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Treasure of Mahabharata: When the Pandavas won after the Mahabharata war, the biggest challenge they faced was that the treasury was empty. The disastrous battle of Kurukshetra not only destroyed the warriors but also destroyed the wealth of Hastinapur. In such a situation, the abandoned treasure of an ancient king came in handy for the Pandavas. Let us know who was King Marut and what was the secret of his divine treasure.
Who was King Marut?
According to Mahabharata and Puranas, King Marut was a great and pious king of ancient times. He was famous for his justice, charity and grand yagyas. It is said that King Marut was as glorious as the gods and his wealth was so much that even the wealth of great kings seemed small in front of him. It is believed that King Marut gave utmost importance to religion and the welfare of the people during his lifetime. For this reason, he performed such a huge yagya, which is still discussed in religious stories even today.
Why was there a pile of gold lying in the Himalayas?
King Marut had organized a huge yagya during his reign. This Yagya was so grand that the utensils and decorative items used in it were also made of pure gold. At the end of the Yagya, King Marut donated such a huge quantity of gold, gems and jewelery to the Brahmins that it became impossible to carry it. The Brahmins took as much gold as they needed, but the rest was so much that they could not pick it up. In the end, all that gold remained lying there in the caves and valleys of the Himalayas. With the passage of time, that treasure got buried in the soil, but its discussion remained alive in traditional folklore.
Maharishi Vyas’s advice
After the Kurukshetra war, Maharaja Yudhishthir wanted to perform Ashwamedha Yagya for mental peace and atonement for his sins. But this huge yagya required immense money. The treasury was empty and the Pandavas were in a dilemma. Then Maharishi Vyas told him about that ancient treasure of King Marut. Vyas ji said, even today the gold of King Marut is buried in the lap of the Himalayas, which no longer belongs to anyone. You can bring him and use him in religious activities.
Gold arrived loaded on thousands of camels and elephants
Under the guidance of Maharishi Vyas, Pandavas reached the Himalayas. What they found while digging there dazzled everyone. There were heaps of gold coins, urns, plates and amazing jewellery. According to mythological texts, this treasure was so huge that an army of 60 thousand camels and thousands of elephants had to be deployed to carry it. On the strength of this wealth, Yudhishthir performed such a grand Ashwamedha Yagya, whose example was given for centuries.
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