Mahabharat interesting story: The war of Mahabharata is full of many emotional and inspiring events, but the most poignant moment among them was when Arjun’s son Abhimanyu died. At a very young age, Abhimanyu was brutally murdered by several maharathis.
This incident was not only the tragedy of a hero on the field of Kurukshetra, but also the beginning of a father’s anger and vengeance. When Arjuna received the news of Abhimanyu’s death, he took an oath that if he could not kill Jayadratha before sunset the next day, he would jump into the fire and give up his life. This vow of Arjun was not just a charge, but was a rigorous resolution taken for religion and justice.
Conspiracy to protect Jayadratha
This announcement by Arjun spread a wave of concern in the Pandav side. Everyone started to fear that if Arjun failed in his goal, he would have to lose. On the other hand, the Kauravas took a strategy to protect Jayadratha by taking Arjun’s pledge seriously. He was hidden in the depths of the army and made a circle of powerful warriors all around, so that Arjuna could not reach.
When Shri Krishna created Mayajal
Time was passing fast and sunset was coming near. The hope of the Pandava side was almost over. Then Shri Krishna used his divine knowledge and Maya. He created an elusive shadow in the sky, which seems that sunset had happened. Seeing this scene, a wave of happiness ran in the Kaurava camp. Jayadratha came out of his safe place, thinking that now the danger has been averted. At the same moment Shri Krishna ended his Maya and the sun again appeared.
Arjun’s retaliation and the end of Jayadratha
On the sign of Shri Krishna, Arjuna left an intense arrow with his divine bow. This arrow went so fast that Jayadratha’s head broke away from the torso and went away and fell into his father’s lap.
In fact, Jayadratha’s father gave him a boon that if his son’s head fell on the earth, then the head of his slaughter would immediately burst. Sri Krishna’s advice and Arjuna’s archery also neutralized this curse.
Role of Shri Krishna
This whole incident is proof that not only valor, Vivek and God’s grace also play a decisive role in war. If Shri Krishna did not support his divine Leela, Arjuna would have to commit self -immolation to fulfill his vow. Arjuna not only retaliated the murder of his son, but also fulfilled the vow while protecting religion.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general beliefs and information. NH does not confirm it.)