PANDU BROTHERS KAKINADA CODE

When Bhishma had given his consent, Satyavati immediately thought of her son, Vyasa, and within moments, the great sage appeared before her. Upon hearing the name of Vyasa, Bhishma joined his palms in reverence saying, This sage has true wisdom and sense control, and would be a fit person to continue the Kuru dynasty. Previously, Vyasa had promised me, зMother, when you are in difficulty simply remember me, and I will come to you by the speed of the mind.' If you are willing, Bhishma, I will call him this very moment. If I ask him, then certainly he will generate good children by the wives of your brother. He is truthful in speech, sense controlled, and freed from all sins. Because he compiled the Vedas, he is known as Vyasadeva, and because of his blackish complexion, he is known as Krishna. Because he was born in the middle of a river, he became known as Dwaipayana. He has compiled the Vedic knowledge, and expounded the science of devotion to God. The child born of our union was the eminent erudite sage, Vyasadeva. The sage assured me that by bringing forth a child in the middle of the river, I would still remain a virgin. He satisfied his sensual desires and was very pleased with my submissiveness.īefore that time, Satyavati continued, a fishy odor emanated from my body, but after the rishi's touch, a celestial aroma radiates from my person. The sage brought me under his control, and in the middle of the river Yamuna, he created a dense fog. However, I was afraid of my father's wrath, but I was also afraid that the rishi might curse me.

While I was rowing the boat, the sage became attracted to my beauty and requested fulfillment of his passionate desire. One day the great sage Parashara came and requested me to take him across the river. My father was an honest man, and to maintain pious activities, he kept a boat for rowing passengers across the river Yamuna. I now understand what is to be done in this connection. Smiling brightly, Satyavati agreed with Bhishma and informed him, O descendant of Bharata, I agree with this proposal. Therefore, a purified brahmana should be invited with an offer of wealth, and let him raise children by the wives of Vicitravirya. When the earth was devoid of great warriors, the queens approached the great rishis and procreated children by them and thus the kshatriya race was revived. Not only did he kill the followers of Kartavirya Arjuna, but he destroyed the entire kshatriya race twenty-one times. In a former millennium, Parashurama, killed Kartavirya Arjuna in battle for the sin of slaying his father. Listen to this narration and then decide the right course of action. Renunciation of a vow is never acclaimed in the shastras (holy scriptures). Bhishma again emphasized his duty to truth, O Queen, do not sway from the path of virtue. Hearing Bhishma's determination, Satyavati replied, I know the vow that you have taken is on my account, but considering the present emergency you should accept this order as duty to the ancestors. The moon may lose its cooling rays, or Indra his prowess, but I will not renounce this vow. The earth may lose its scent, water may lose its moisture, the sun may lose its glory, and fire, its heat. I may have to renounce kingship of the three worlds, the kingdom of heaven, and anything greater that exists, but this vow I will never renounce.

PANDU BROTHERS KAKINADA CODE

However, Bhishma replied to his stepmother, O mother, what you have said is certainly sanctioned according to the code of virtue, but you forget my vow regarding marriage and children.

Upon hearing Satyavati's request, the relatives and friends of the Kuru family agreed.

You should duly marry a wife of good character and enthrone yourself as king. The wives of your brother, Ambalika and Ambika, desire progeny, and under my order you should procreate children by them to continue this dynasty. Upon realizing the possible extinction of the dynasty, Satyavati approached Bhishma requesting him, The perpetuation of the Kuru dynasty now depends on you. Ambika and Ambalika were also greatly overwhelmed at the untimely death of their husband. After the last funeral rites were performed for Vichitravirya, Satyavati wept and lamented for her deceased son.

Pandu brothers kakinada