Jananat Purvam Pitru maran yoga: The story of Parikshit

By Sri Chiraan 2009/09/04

Sun in eighth twelfth or sixth, eighth lord with ninth, twelfth lord in lagna and sixth lord in fifth, such a person ‘s father will have died before his birth. 

Duryodhan fell on the ground, he was troubled by dogs and wolves, which were preying on his wounded body. Just then Ashwaththama along with Kritavarma and Kripacharya came near him, looking the plight of Duryodhan Ashwaththama was deeply moved and asked Duryodhan if he can do anything for him. Duryodhan asked Ashwaththama to produce a child through his wife and install him on the throne after killing all the sons of Pandavas. To bind Ashwaththama to is words, he took the dust on the ground on poured it onto Ashwaththama to give him Deeksha to his actions, Ashwaththama accepted.

Just then Ashwaththama saw an owl killing many crows, inspired by this, he decided he can kill single handedly all the remaining people and Pandavas. He went towards the Pandavas camp, there He saw Rudra himself guarding the camp, he fought with Rudra. [Ashwaththama is Rudravatara, how could he fight himself, for this Acharya says this is akin to suicide where a person tries to kill himself].

All the weapons fired by Ashwaththama, Rudra promptly swallowed it. Vexed Ashwaththama performed Manas Yagnya and offered himself in the Yagnya, pleased Rudra let him through the camp and took away Bheemsena’s son from Kalidevi by name Sharvatrat with him to Rudraloka [because Kalidevi’s father Kashi Raja had prayed Rudra that his grandson should be one without death, as Ashwaththama would kill all the Pandava sons, and Krishna wanted Parikshit to assume throne. Rudra took him to heavens with him, Sharvatrat is still surviving son of Bheemasen].

Aswaththama went into camp and Dhrishtadhyumna was sleeping, he kicked him, Dhrishtadhyumna seeing his death near pleaded Ashwaththama to give him time to get hold of his sword so that he can have veermaran, but Ashwaththama said good death is for good people and not for Guruhatya or Brahmaghati, he deserves death like animal. Ashwaththama dragged Dhrishtadhyumna and slit his throat. But before his head could fall off, Dhristadhyumna left the body through Yoga and reached Agni Loka [he was incarnation of Agni].

Ashwaththama then killed his brothers Shikhandi, Yudhamanyu, Uttamataijas, and Janmayjay. Then he killed all the sons of Pandavas. To kill all the remaining people in the camp he torched the camp with fire. All those who came out of the camp in panic were killed by Kripacharya and Kritavarma at the entrance.

Dhristadhyumna’s Sarathi escaped in the night and told Bheemasen. Bheemasen went after Ashwaththama. Ashwaththama ran towards the forest but after he felt running would be of no use, he stooped and used Bramhastra .

Krishna the Lord has already set the order that Bramhastra would never go waste, and at the same time Krishna also never lets Bheemasen to be ever lose battle. So in this situation both could not be possible, so he asked Arjun to counter Bramhastra with another Bramhastra with a sankalpa that let this pacify astra, safeguard guruputra ashwaththama, all the Pandavas and the world in general.

Ashwaththama had sankalpa of Bramhastra that I kill the Pandavas. Nakul and Sahadev had no knowledge of this Astra, leaving Astra on those who are not aware would also harm the one who uses it i.e. Ashwaththama. Thus Arjun made sankalpa that it safeguard Guruputra Ashwaththama also [so kind of Arjun], he safe guareded self brothers, when two Astras collide it brings harm to world also, thus he also made sankalpa to safeguard world.

Yet even after all this care the Astras would have caused more harm to the surrounding, thus Shri Vedvyasa appeared in between the two Astras. Temporarily holding it, Vedavyasa said earlier also there were people who were knowers of Astra, but they never used such irresponsibly, Arjun said I have used in distress, Ashwaththama also said the same. Then Vedvyasa asked to withdraw the Astras. Arjun took back the Astra, but Ashwaththama could not take it back.

Krishna said even being Kshatriya Arjun had conserved Bramhacharya, but Ashwathama though being Bramhachari had lost his Bramhacharya [by giving word of raising son in Duryodhan’s wife]. Thus he failed to take back astra.

Arjun though married was Bramhachari How? [After marriage if one copulates with wife leaving ashtami tithi chatushtaya parvakala remains a Bramhachari].

Vedvyasa asked Ashwaththama to at least change his Sankalpa to safeguard Uttara’s womb. Ashwaththama refused out of anger. Sri Krishna then said I have already made up my mind to get the Pandavas [their sons] rule the earth for 1000 years, so even if your Astra is used I shall get the son in Uttara [Abhimanyu’s wife] womb to survive. Thus Lord cast a protective spell around the womb, this spell was Lord himself protecting the child in the womb. Inside the womb child used to always inspect with curiosity as to who this strange person is who is protecting me. This curious inspection of his led him to be called "PARIKSHIT", one who has been inspected [tried tested] thoroughly. Parikshit was born after the death of his father Abhimanyu, and was installed on the throne of Hastinapur as successor to Yudhisthir after 36 years of Rule By BHEEMASEN [as guided by Krishna] which was akin to RamRajya.

Vedvyasa cursed Ashwatththama to suffer from bad odour of wounds till one thousand years and then return to NARAYANASHRAM resuming the shishyatve of Vedavyasa, and then in the next cycle be born as VYASA to bifurcate VEDAS.

Krishnarpanamastu

Summary of Debate Arjun vis a vis Karna - 2

By Sri Chiraan 2009/06/13

Debaters
Surya | Chiraan

Observers
Sonu | Renu | Nilesh | Sundara | Neeraj 

Jury Hariprasad

Surya wants to settle the issue of Translation and original Sanskrit before going to new points.

He cites! 1. Ganguly, 2. M N Dutt, 3. R C Dutt, 4. Lal, to say Karna stringed the Bow.

Chiraan says all these authors have different versions, and they do not match with Sanskrit.

Hariprasad shows where Ganguly mentions Radha's son as failed for a shloka, R C Dutt shows it Shishupala failed, and MN Dutt shows it as Jarasandha Failed.
If Surya says they are all authentic, how these are different translation for same shloka.

Surya says: Although he does not know Sanskrit, they are all correct translations, and jury Hariprasad has no ability to read. There is no difference at all. He challenges to show the verses in Sanskrit by Chiraan where Karna failed or made an attempt.

Chiraan shows the verse, Surya says it is fabricated.

Chiraan says it is same Shloka which is mentioned in his site where Ganguly translation resides.

Surya says: The Sanskrit version at site is not acceptable, but Ganguly is acceptable.
If Chiraan can show same Sanskrit for MN Dutt [or if he proves M N Dutt translated from so and so Sanskrit] he would accept.

Hariprasad jury shows, In Sanskrit name Karna failed, and M N Dutt by the side of English he skips the name Karna. This is dubious.

Surya claims its the publishers mistake, he has pulled one Sanskrit version and printed against Dutt translation.

Chiraan says, Dutt mentions that it is Kolkata edition Sanskrit from where he has derived,
Ganguly says he has derived from Neelkantha and resorted to Bengali rendition.

LAL also confirms this in his book. P N Mullick also criticizes the interpolation and incidentally this book is co authored by MN Dutt .
So Ganguly shows error in writing Radha's son. LAl and Dutt agree Ganguly has interpolated. All these have derived from Bhasa. Who has written two plays [not translation] making a hero out of Duryodhan and Karna.

Such plays and its views cannot be accepted as authentic translation.

Surya feigns, he cannot see any such proof provided by the links. Whereas all the observers find them a learning experiences.

Surya says he accepts Vyasa Sanskrit, but is not ready to accept the shloka given by Chiraan, as there is scope for misinterpretation.

Chiraan says same shlokas are available in all sites on the internet, and no other version is available. And hence they have to be Vyasa Sanskrit shlokas, and the word "Karna" is clearly visible, and hence there is no scope for misinterpretation for word "Karna".

Surya says, all the sites showing that shloka are corrupt versions of Sanskrit including his own sacred-texts site [self contradictory].

Sundara exclaims Surya is wrong in his logic.

Renu feels Surya has clearly failed.

Neelesh finds Surya's logic utter nonsense. He admits he was fan of Karna after watching BRC tele-serial, but now after learning Karna debacles he has a change of mind.
He concludes Arjun is the best among the warriors and Karna is least evil among evils.

Neeraj finds it difficult to understand as why Chiraan is quoting Vivekananda, when he is not accepting his views .
Hariprasad unanimously says the logic of Surya is untenable.

Sonu puts forward following questions:

1. After Draupadi swayamvar Karna is defeated by Arjun.

2. Karna was defeated in Gandharva episode. He was captivated [fled by some] abandoning Duryodhan and army. He was rescued by ARJUN.

3. In Viraat episode Arjun single handedly defeats Drona, Bheeshma, and Karna all put together, and Karna flees from the battlefield.

4. When Drona demands gurudakshina to capture Drupada. Duryodhan along with Karna attack Drupad, but is defeated and rooted, and driven away. Arjun wins Drupad.

Why did Karna lose here [he had kavach kundal and boons everything]? Doesn't these loses prove him to inferior.

Surya defends: 

1. Karna was unprepared, he did not expect Bramhin to be serious adversary and hence lost.

2. In Gandharva episode, Karna was surprised [if you are expecting Veerappan and suddenly if you find Israelis what can you do], so because of element of surprise [gandharva was superior] was there he lost. Show similar incident for Arjun and I shall accept.

3. In Viraat parva too he was not aware Arjun was before him, hence he was unprepared.
Unpreparedness makes a warrior vulnerable. It is common and need not hamper Karna's greatness .

Chiraan shows: Arjun similarly fought chitrarathj gandharva when he did not even have a bow and arrow, and surprising attack in night, he hurled torch as astra and defeated gandharva.

Surya how can a gandharva be thought of formidable opponent. You must show some serious incident [Karna lost to Gandharva because gandharva was superior, yet when Arjun wins without weapons, it is just gandharva] [self contradictory].

Hariprasad jury points out,
How come Bramhin [Arjun in disguise] was not taken seriously by Karna, he had just demonstrated a superior skill, which all kshatriyas and Karna himself could not achieve [stringing of bow and hitting of fish]. Having witnessed superior skill Karna should have been more prepared, and Karna led the attack. So did he lead without preparation.

Surya says Karna thought it was roadside Bramhin who could have got a boon to win swayamvar, but will perform miserable in duel. [self contradictory].

Chiraan says if that was true why did all kshatriyas together fought one single Bramhin. Jarasandha was most feared demon in those days, when he failed and Bramhin succeeded that means he was superior to Jarasandha. At least Karna should have estimated that and he was prepared and defeated.

Hariprasad, shows in Viraat, Drona declares its Arjun coming to fight, and then Karna says even if it is Arjun he can vanquish, these words show he was well prepared, and he did see Arjun before him and knew it was Arjun. And he lost pathetically and fled the battlefield.

Surya, says karna was expecting Viraats, but he saw Arjun at the last moment, and there was no time for preparation, hence Karna was unprepared, and hence lost, but that does not show him to be less than Arjun.
Otherwise Why Yudhisthir will say he lost sleep for 13 years thinking about Karna despite these setbacks.
Chiraan Yudhisthir has said same thing about Krishna too, he said how can we vanquish Jarasandha, as Krishna himself could not vanquish him.
Yudhisthir is known to worry unnecessarily, his worry does not make Karna a great. By his worry even Krishna is susceptible to Jarasandha [which is clearly unacceptable].

Hariprasad, jury asks In Drupad war, it is clearly mentioned that Duryodhan and Karna, and all brothers get into competition as to who will first get to Drupad. Here Karna is well prepared. Karna knows the opponents as Drupad and Panchalas. He knows their strength, and he was fully equipped with kavach kundal, and bow VIJAY everything.
Then why did he lose ?

Surya says this was Drona's war, and Karna was not interested in winning it. He was less enthusiastic so he lost. We cannot consider this loss as mark of inferiority. [Self contradictory]. Karna lost even when prepared. And opponent Surya accepts it.

Haripasad, Jury says Surya's remarks defies elementary logic. 
Karna lost to Drupad, Arjun thrice, Gandharva, Bheemasen, Ghatotkach, Satyaki, Abhimanyu. He also failed to string the bow in Draupadi Swayamvar. So with so many failures Karna cannot be declared as supreme warrior.
Arjun is undoubtedly a superior warrior than Karna, as he never lost a battle until Krishna was there on the earth.

Krishnarpana

Summary of Debate on Arjun vs Karna - 1

By Sri Chiraan 2009/06/04

Debator
Surya | Chiraan
Jury
Hariprasad, Amit, Nilambar
Obsever
Sonu, Nilesh

Chiraan invites Surya to a debate on:

Whether is Karna is Superior to Arjun? 
Was Karna Evil?
Chiraan starts the debate with invitation to decide which is authentic translation of MAHABHARATA! Surya refuses to be drawn into debate on what is authentic, and what is unauthentic? He also refuses to be drawn into deciding what is evil?

Chiraan concludes that authentic translations should not contain anomalies, and should remain faithful to the original Sanskrit Mahabharat by Vyasa, and translation should conform to traditions of India.

Chiraan offers Surya to raise questions!

Surya opens debate with the birth of Karna:

1. Had Kunti not abandoned Karna at birth, Karna would have been taught by Drona .Would not have attracted curses.
2. He would have occupied the throne.
3. He would not have been abused racially.
4. He would have married Draupadi.
5. Duryodhan would not have waged war.
So Kunti is irresponsible mother and the main reason for the debacle of Karna.

Chiraan argues:

1. Kunti is solely responsible for betterment of Karna. She is one woman who never had sex in her Life. Karna was not born out of premarital sex, but as a boon from Durvasa through SUN, who himself incarnated through her womb. Both Karna and Sun were uninvited guests to her house, she was all but six years of age. When she was not in a position of raising the child, she ensured him better upbringing:
a. By giving him Kavach Kundal [physical protection].
b. Protection of Father [Sun always spoke to Karna in distress].
c. Enough money / diamonds to ensure RADHA raises him.

Surya argues: Had she confessed to Pandu about her son, he would have agreed to make him King.

Chiraan: Even if she had agreed, Karna would not become King as he is not son of Pandu.

Kunti having given him up saved him from being called KANIN, and people of Hastinapur would not accept a KANIN to be a King, as was evident when Duryodhan raised doubts over Yudhisthir none objected until Vedavyasa came, and told that they were born in presence of PANDU.
Since he was not suspected as KANIN, Karna got best education from Parshuram [GOD] himself better than Arjun.
He got best astras and weapons than ARJUN.
He got better education is known from the fact that he exhibited all that Arjun exhibited during tournament.
Karna could not have become KING.
Duryodhan made him a king against the rule of land.

Surya: when his archery was exhibited why was he not eligible to become a king. Why did Bheema abuse him.

Chiraan: A suta is not kshatriya, he is charioteer but a higher caste. A suta cannot become King. only kshatriyas become King, a caste is determined not by birth but by sanskar [rites] that are performed. Karna had rites of SUTA so he remained a suta. A suta cannot challenge a Prince, so unequal warfare was stopped between Karna and Arjun.

Surya Drona rejected Karna on grounds of caste? Injustice.

Chiraan: Drona did not reject Karna on basis of Caste, but he rejected him because the he was teaching only princes of Hastinapur.

Surya: Parshuram would have rejected Karna had he told he was Kshatriya or suta, so he lied to him as Bramhin and got education ! He was smarter.

Chiraan: God is all knowing, he knew Karna was Kshatriya and hence he taught him, but since he lied, he was cursed. Had he told he was suta he would have got education as suta is higher caste and given education in gurukul.
But Karna wanted to excel in astra vidya more than other kshatriyas, hence he lied as Bramhins had more astra vidya than kshatriya. Proof Ashwaththama showed more proficiency in tournament than Karna and Arjun.

Surya : What’s wrong in zeal ?

Chiraan: Teacher never teaches looking at zeal of the student, but at the capacity of the student, zeal is not virtue!

So it was good fortune of Karna he had better education than Arjun, and God gave him so, and not because Karna tricked him, else that would raise doubts over all knowing quality of GOD, which is clearly unacceptable.

Surya: Karna would have married Draupadi, as he would not have been rejected by Draupadi as suta, and he would have hit the fish in swayamvar.

Chiraan: Karna failed in Swayamvar, he could not string the bow leave aside hitting the mark.
Surya has been all along debating upon relying on Kisari Mohan Ganguly Translation of Mahabharata.
But the same translation shows in one passage Karna as being rejected by Draupadi, just as he strung the bow and was ready to hit the mark. In the very next passage Ganguly writes Karna along with Shalya failed in stringing the bow.
This constitutes anomaly and renders the translation as unauthentic.

Surya: The verse where People failed to string the bow are: Radha’s son, Vakra and Shalya, here Radha’s son is another son of RADHA [Karna’s brother and not Karna].

Chiraan: Was this Radha’s son not suta, then how Draupadi did not object to this one participating .

Surya says Draupadi had a double standard.

Chiraan: If Ganguly’s version is translation, then in original Sanskrit it is written as “KARNA’ and “SHALYA” as failed to string and not Radha’s son. Ganguly has tampered the text by translating KARNA as Radha’s son .

Surya accuses Chiraan of being like mullahs and evangelist, who resort to Arabic or Hebrew when cornered.

Chiraan: Whether Hebrew or Arabic or Sanskrit, a word Karna would mean Karna only.

Chiraan gives alternate translation from Russian library and ISCKON writings. This version of ADI parva Mahabharata says Karna did not string the bow, and failed in Swayamvar and there was no abuse from Draupadi.

C.Rajgopalachary renowned Sanskrit scholar says Karna did not string the bow but failed by hairs breadth.
Swaminathan in his book also says Karna failed. This book is read in universities.
Swamy Vivekananda expresses Karna was not rejected by Draupadi.

Surya says, these are all abridged versions and drawn from internet dustbin, and cannot be taken as authentic. Ganguly is authentic because it is approved by Wikepedia.
Chiraan shows Wikepedia is not authentic as anyone can change contents.

Jury Amit agrees Radha’s son is Karna only. But raises a doubt if Karna could string VIJAY a bow given by Parshuram then how could he not string relatively lesser bow. So common sense suggests Karna strung the bow.

Chiraan: Though Vijay is superior bow, it is a boon from Parshuram and Karna could lift it with boon. So could Arjun lift Gandeev because of boon, so also Drupad’s bow was presented with a rider only Arjun could string. Moreover Gandeev and Vijay were celestial bows did not require stringing as they were auto strung.

Surya says: Karna stringing is there in authentic RC DUTT translation, why it cannot be deemed that Chiraan is fabricating incidents, rather than Ganguly who is acclaimed by scholars?

Jury Hariprasad says, R C Dutt has also fabricated as, instead of Radha’s son, he has written Shishupal, if Ganguly is authentic then it becomes Radha’s son as failed, and RC DUTT says Shishupala. How come two authentic translation give different translation of same verse.
It shows anomaly. He gives verdict as Karna did not abuse and did not string the bow and failed in swayamvar.

Chiraan says:
The whole of Mahabharat is recited by SUTA, the son of Lomaharshan. The very first verse in Mahabharata starts with Saunaka asking Oh Son of Suta, please recite Mahabharata.
Suta is born to Bramhin mother and Kshatriya Father. If both parents are higher caste, how s the child relegated to be abused caste. Then how come Saunaka rishi and other Bramhin rishis are learning from SUTA the great epic of Mahabharta.

The Ganguly text translates the first verse as SAUTI say's instead of Suta uvacha.

The first verse itself has anomaly. So Suta is not a racial abuse, and pseudo sympathy for Karna as being abused as SUTA does not stand logically as he never was abused.

He clearly failed in Swayamvar. If Draupadi were not interested in him, then he would not have been invited, twice DRUPAD and Dhristadhyumn mention his name as invitee to the swayamvar. If he was unwelcome his name would have been struck or never mentioned. After mentioning his name, Drupad and Dhristadhyumn makes a vow that whoever strikes will get Draupadi. So Draupadi could not have gone against the words of Father and Brother as she was epitome of virtue.
So Karna clearly failed in Swayamvar and thus HE was inferior to ARJUN.

Neutral Jury Nilambar upholds the view of Chiraan. Observers Sonu and Nilesh also feel the arguments by Surya are insufficient to Prove Karna succeeded in Swayamvar.

Krishnarpana

Lord Krishna Praises Karna

By Sri Chiraan 2009/05/18

One of the strongest points that followers of Karna [as invincible] have is the words of Krishna praising Karna, on the eve of death of Ghatotkach. Krishna say’s:

• Karna is given to austerities
• Karna is one abiding by Bramhins and Devatas
• Karna is not given to falsehood
• [He says to Parshuram, I am anatha, all orphans and other creatures as well are children of GOD, you are GOD and YOU are Bramhin, thus I said I am Bramhin]

Karna cannot be slayed by INDRA, YAMA, VARUNA

Karna, cannot be vanquished with even Sudarshan Chakra 

All this because He has Kavach Kundal.

What was so great about Kavach Kundal. It was an armour given as boon to KARNA by SURYA.

Can a boon by Surya make Karna invincible even to Devatas and Narayana? let us analyse:

• Nivat kavach rakshas too had boon of kavach, nothing could pierce the kavach. Kavach could not be cut or destroyed by Devatas. This was the boon given to nivat kavach by BRAMHA.
• Indra gives his vajrayudh and Kirit [hence ARJUN is called KIRITI] to ARJUN and sends him to fight with nivat kavach. Arjun destroys the Kavach of nivath kavach and makes Indra happy. [Boon is overtaken].
• Jarasandha had boon of Shiva, never to die and be immortal, but Bheema kills him [boon is surpassed].
• Jayadrath had boon that he would be invincible to all Pandavs, but as Pashupat astra was given to Arjun, Shiva made it clear that except Arjun he would be invincible over Pandavs but only for a day. Bheema earlier had overtaken Shiva boon, but here HE let the boon happen, for Abhimanyu had to die. [Boon honoured].
• Kaalyavan had a boon by Shiva that He would kill Krishna, but contrarily he died at the sight of MUCHIKUNDA. [Boon overtaken][Boon to Muchikunda honoured].
• Samshaptakas had boon from Shiva [not to lose in a battle] but lose terribly to Arjun.      [Boon overtaken].
• Kritavarma had a boon from Krishna, that he would be Invincible on a chosen day. [Boon honoured ].
• Satyaki had a boon from Krishna, that he would be invincible for a day. [Boon honoured when he defeats all the kauravas].
• Bhagadatta had a vaishnav astra from VARAHA Vishnu. [Boon honoured, as no Pandav ventured as long as he had the astra, when Krishna took on himself, he was killed by PAndav]. [Boon nullified].
• Shrutdhanva had a mace which would make him invincible but would hit him back if he used it on unarmed, it fell on Krishna and his head blew up . [ boon nullified ]

So at times boons were honoured and at times boons were dishonoured to show that KRISHNA is the master of the UNIVERSE, and not the bestower of these boons. Thus he indiscriminately, randomly, honoured or dishonoured at his will. The fact that boons were dishonoured shows mere boons does not make one INVINCIBLE.

Krishna’s Sudarshan has never come back without destroying the enemy when used. So karna cannot be immune to it, as even greater Rakshasas having boons of invincibility are known to have succumbed to SUDARSHAN CHAKRA. Bhagavat is testimony to it. Entire puranas sing glory of VISHNU with CHAKRA having never failed.  Krishna has shrouded SUN himself with the Chakra [Jayadrath killing], when SUN himself was overpowered, where his boons stand.

KARNA is mere a mortal and pitiable mortal at that.

With KAVACH Kundal on he was vanquished by many. There is a incident in the Mahabharata where, Bheema hits the Kavach during RAJASUYA digvijay, it hurts Karna to the point of death, just to honour Parshuram’s words and Surya’s boon, he does not break it.

Karna accepts the sovereignty of YUDHISTHIR and pays taxes. Rajsuya yagya is completed .[without Karna accepting defeat, this Yagnya would not have deemed complete as Raajsuya is meant for rulership of all the world, Karna was part of world.

No great warrior gives /accepts superiority till his life / death, only when HE has love of LIFE, he accepts defeat. Karna feared losing LIFE despite KAVACH KUNDAL. This is also reflected in GANDHARVA episode, KARNA was captivated, a warrior will give life rather than get captivated. One gets captivated when he is helpless and fears life. Otherwise war takes place unto death.

So kavach and Kundal were not something that could save Karna’s LIFE. Sudarshan is a highest weapon, its use would definitely KILL KARNA, but as Lord VOWED not to use weapons, using SUDARSHAN was unwarranted. ALSO as PArshuram Lord has promised protection to KARNA as long as he is without jealousy. BUT KARNA could never get rid of JEALOUSY towards ARJUN to the point he could not abide by LORD KRISHNA and KUNTI and SURYA [the giver of KAVACH].

It was Karna’s inability to overcome SHADVAIRI [ KAAM KRODHA LOBHA MADA MOHA MATSARYA] that made him lose despite all the boons. All the good fortunes became useless:

• His repentance of not having Drona’s tutorship was well compensated by PARSHURAM [Drona ‘s guru] that made him equal to Drona himself [is it not good fortune].
• He was made KING of ANGA even before YUDHISTHIRA could acquire a KINGDOM [is it not good fortune].
• His skills were acknowledged and was praised everywhere [is it not good fortune].
• He acquired Another half of ANGA rajya from JARASANDHA [is it not good fortune].
• EVEN when Pandavs were languishing in forests, HE always had a Kingdom of his own and an emperor as a friend [is it not good fortune].
• He had the protection of highest Kind [ KAVACH and KUNDAL] [is it not good fortune].
• His father SURYA always spoke to him in the times of distress [is it not good fortune].
• He was recognised by the whole world as a potential rival to ARJUN by whole world [ Takshak’s son chose him to take revenge] [is it not good fortune]. [Getting support of enemies enemy].
• He was even offered a chance to Rule over his Rival ARJUN by KRISHNA [is it not a good fortune].
• Except for the sanskara of SUTA, all his life he led a life akin to a glorified  KSHATRIYA.[is it not a good fortune].

He turned a blind eye to all these fortunes and out of ego, pride and jealousy, sided with the evil and lost all the fortune and perished. KAvach KUndal were for his safety till he grew into an adult, boons are meant for doing good in this world, when one misuses them they are taken back. INDRA took back the KAVACH because Karna had to be killed for his misdeeds. Boon of SURYA would be falsified. GOD CHOSE TO HONOUR SUN . [ALSO IT SAVED KARNA FROM UTTER DISGRACE again good fortune].

MORAL : Never succumb to shadvairi [KAAM KRODHA LOBHA MADA MOHA MATSARYA], all your good fortunes notwithstanding you shall perish unaided by LORD KRISHNA .

Krishnarpana

Karna - The Astrologer

By Sri Chiraan 2009/05/18

When Krishna the lord of Universe offers Karna the lordship of the World to leave Duryodhan and side with Pandavas .

Karn said – “You are right, Krishn, I now know that whatever you have said to me that  Kuntee bore me when she was a maiden through her connection with Soorya. At the command of Soorya she abandoned me as soon as I was born without thinking of my welfare. Soot Adhirath found me and took me home. There his wife Raadhaa brought me up with all her affection. Adhirath gave me the name Vasusen. When I grew up, I married the wives according to his selections. I have now sons grandsons through them. My all rites and religious duties are performed with Soot. With Duryodhan I have enjoyed sovereignty for over 13 years. Now when Duryodhan has decided to fight with Paandav considering me as against Arjun, I cannot go back because of fear, death or bloodshed. If I do not indulge with Arjun in single combat, it will be an insult to both of us. 

I am sure that Paandav will do whatever you have said but for now, you must hide this for the benefit of both of us. Let Yudhishthir be king for ever. He has collected a great crowd of warriors. I am repenting for what I said to Paandav. Duryodhan is going to do a Yagya. When you will see me slain by Arjun then Punachiti of this Yagya will begin, when you will see Bheem drinking the blood of Dushaasan’s chest then the Som drinking of this Yagya will take place, and when the two sons of Drupad – Shikhandee and Drishtdyumn will overthrow Bheeshm and Drone, then this Yagya will be suspended for interval. When Bheem will kill Duryodhan then the Yagya of Duryodhan will be concluded. When all Kuru women will lament for their husbands and sons in the battlefield without their protector, it will be the last bath of this Yagya. [ Karna predicts the future ]

I just pray you that don’t let these Kshatriya be perished miserably for thy sake. Let them die by weapons in the most sacred place among the three worlds. Whatever you have in mind, accomplish it on this spot only. Till I face Arjun in the field, keep our talks secret.”

Krishn said – “O Karn, Don’t you wish to rule over the whole world? You know that Paandav’s victory is certain. Divine Bhaum has set up Hanumaan banner like Indra’s banner. Extended for one Yojan it will never be obstructed by any thing. When Arjun will twang his bow then that signs off all Yug (Sat, Tretaa and Dwapar). All kings will get excellent state after dying for Duryodhan in the battlefield.” Karn worshipped Krishn and said – “Knowing everything why do you want to baffle me? This war is going to happen. The great fierce planet Shani (Saturn) is afflicting the Nakshatra Rohinee which indicates the destruction on Prithvi. Mars is coming to Nakshatra  Anuraadhaa through Jyeshthaa indicating a great a slaughter of friends. Certainly a great calamity will come over Kuru family when the planet Mahaapat will afflicts the Nakshatra Chitraa. Moon’s position has changed and Raahu is also proceeding towards Soorya. A black circle surrounding the solar disc appears to view.” [ Karna’s command on astrology can be seen here ]

Krishn said – “Yes, The destruction of the world is at hand but you are not agreeing for it.” Karn said – “If we have come out of the war then we will meet here again, otherwise we shall surely meet in Heaven.” and embraced Krishn very hard. Keshav dismissed him and he came back with us.”

Kunti went to Gangaa River where she heard Vedic mantra chanting by her son. Karn was standing facing east, so Kuntee stood waiting behind him burning in hot Sun. Then she shifted under the shade of upper cloth of Karn. And Karn continued his prayers until his back was very hot with Sun. Then he turned back and was surprised to see Kuntee standing there. He saluted her properly and bowing his head Vrish (Karn), the son of Vikartan (Adhirath), said to her – “I am Karn, Raadhaa and Adhirath’s sson. Why have you come here and what can I do for you?”

Kuntee said – “You are Kuntee’s son, not Raadhaa’s, nor your father is Adhirath, nor you are born in a Soot family. I bore you when I was a maiden. You were born in the palace of Kuntibhoj. I gave you birth in my father’s house along with Kavach and Kundal on your body. You stand in Duryodhan’s camp not knowing your brothers, is not proper. Duryodhan has wickedly snatched Yudhishthir’s wealth. You take that wealth back from them and enjoy it. Let people call you like Raam Balraam. If you both are united what is in this world which cannot be accomplished?”

As Kuntee finished, Karn heard a soft loving voice coming from Soorya – “What Prithaa is saying is true. Follow her words, it is for your good.” Karn could not answer immediately because his heart was following only truth. He said – “I cannot accept what you have said to me. Although I should obey you as you are my mother. You abandoned me as soon as I was born. This was the greatest injury you did to my life and fame. Thus I was deprived of all the rights of Kshatriya. You have never thought about my good before this and you are telling me something for my good today? Who is not afraid of Arjun? And if I go to Paandav today, people will say that “I did so because of fright”. Just to fulfill my own desires how can I leave Duryodhan’s friendship? They always respect me, bow down to me and wait on me. I will surely fight with Paandav. However except Arjun, your other four sons will not be slain by me. I will fight only with Arjun. Whether he will be slain, or me, in both cases my life will be glorified and your five sons will always be alive.”

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Points to be noted in the above speech by Karna:

• Karna knew he was going to be slained by ARJUN.
• Karna had complete knowledge of the Planetary scenario at the Mahabharata WAR, he was great astrologer as he completely predicts the future about Bheem slaying Kauravs.
• Karna was chanting Vedic mantra [Only higher caste chant Vedic mantra. Karna was not considered low born as depicted, soota is not low caste or untouchable].
• One’s birth is not alone important in determining caste as much as his sanskara, Karna had sanskara as SOOTA, mark Karna’s words, and hence he remained a SOOTA all along, even if Duryodhan gave him Kingdom, even if he was born a Kshatriya. This was the point made in Vidyapradarshan BY BHEESHMA, when he objected to Arjun fighting Karna. That a Kshatriya should not fight with Soota at the competition .
• Karna admits to Duryodhan’s Sovereignty to as recent as 13 years, and not from the day He was made the King - why?

• Karna was made the King when Yudhisthir and Duryodhan were around 25 years of Age.
• Then intermittently Pandavas suffered treason in Varnavat.
• Then they were married in disguise.
• When Pandavas went to Vanvas, Yudhisthir was 57 years old.
• When they came back Yudhisthir was 70 years old.
• So Karna should have told 50 years of sovereignty, why 13 years .
• Because After Raajsooya Yagnya his Kingdom was snatched by BHEEMASEN and given back to him after his  acceptance of sovereignty  of Yudhisthir .
• The kingdom of Yudhisthir was usurped in dice by Duryodhan, and hence 13 years of sovereignty.

Karna is persuaded by Lord, but to only fight Arjun he refuses Krishna’s Proposal [ Lord’s command is not so important for him than his prestige [ego] that he will be declared coward. Lord could have as well made him a hero had he accepted, NO faith!].

Karna is persuaded by Kunti and SOORYA. He admits he must obey them, but cannot for the desire of fighting Arjun. Karna does not grant what his MOTHER asks for, only for his good! [DAANVEER of no use to MOTHER ].

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Superiority of Arjun vis-a-vis Karna - A Debate

By Sri Chiraan 2009/05/17

Karna failed in Swayamvar. He failed to even string the bow. 

Surya, counters Radha’s son is not KARNA but brother of Karna.

“And that bow which Rukma, Sunitha, Vakra, Radha’s son, Duryodhana, Salya, and many other kings accomplished in the science and practice of arms, could not even with great exertion, string”.

Views of Prof Pandurangi –

HOD Sanskrit  Bangalore University Rashtrapati awardee , MAHAMAHOPADHYAYA Tirupati Sanskrit University

“First Shishupala tried and failed. Then, Jarasandha, Shalya tried and failed. In the case of Karna a ticklish point is raised. According to North India recession of Mahabharatha Draupadi remarked that “Naham Variyam Sutham” I do not like to marry a charioteer. On the other hand when Arjuna asks Dhristadyumna whether a Brahmana can participate in the svayamwara contest, Dhristadyumna replies that “Brahmano Vatha Rajanyo Vaishyo va shudra aeva va?” Whetehr one is Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya or Shudra if he can wield the bow and hit the mark, I shall give my sister. From this it is clear that Karna lost the chance by his incapacity bit not on the ground of his caste. The North Indian version seems to be interpolation.

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C Rajagopalachary view 

Sisupala, Jarasandha, Salya, and Duryodhana were among these unsuccessful aspirants. When Karna came forward, all the assemblage expected that he would be successful but he failed by just a hair’s breadth and the string slid back flashing and the mighty bow jumped out of his hands like a thing of life.

Vivekananda View

Now, there came kings and princes from different parts of India, all anxious to win the hand of the princess, and one after another they tried their skill, and every one of them failed to hit the mark. When all those princes failed in hitting the mark, then the son of King Drupada rose up in the midst of the court and said: “The Kshatriya, the king caste has failed; now the contest is open to the other castes. Let a Brahmana, even a Shudra, take part in it; whosoever hits the mark, marries Draupadi” Among the Brahmanas were seated the five Pandava brothers. Arjuna, the third brother, was the hero of the bow. He lifted the bow in his hand, strung it without any effort, and drawing it, sent the arrow right through the wheel and hit the eye of the fish. 

Then there was great jubilation. Draupadi, the princess, approached Arjuna and threw the beautiful garland of flowers over his head.

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Nara Narayan and Karna

By Sri Chiraan 2009/05/14

Karna was a demon by name Dambhodbhav in his previous birth. Dambodbhav did penance to Sun for many years. Pleased with his penance, Sun appeared before him and asked him to partake a boon. Dambodbhav asked for immortality. Sun said no one can become immortal, as all those who have taken birth should die, this the law of the nature set by NARAYANA, thus he can ask for something else.

Dambodbhav asked something that would be akin to immortality. He asked "oh Lord Sun kindly give me a 1000 KAvach – Kundal that should not break for at least 1000 years, and one who breaks it should die immediately". Sun grants him the boon. 

Dambodbhav smitten with pride created havoc in the world, and none could kill Dambodbhav, and none dared to fight as that would mean definite death. So when the world was besieged with the cruelty of Dambodbhav, sages and devatas went to Lord Narayana asked for the relief.

Lord Narayana took the form of two sages along with NARA. NARA-NARAYANA. The sages confronted the Demon, Narayana sat in meditation tapasya, for a 1000 years with mrit sanjeevani vidya, while nara would fight with Dambhodbhav. After 1000 years Nara would break the kavach and die, Narayana would bring him back to life and continue the fight. Nara would complete the tapasya for 1000 years as Narayana fought the battle and break another kavach, thus each would alternatively fight and practise tapasya and cut the kavach. This continued for 999 times in 1000000 years. The fight went on for 1000000 years, and when the last Kavach was left, Dambhodbhav fled the battle field and hid behind SUN in surya mandal, Sun gave him shelter. Nara Narayana demanded the demon to be handed over but SUN pleaded on behalf of him. Thus Nara cursed SUN to be born along with the demon and be killed.

For having given shelter to Demon and going against Narayana, Sun took the birth as KARNA along with suryavarman demon [ Dambhodbhav]. This time he was born with the 1000th kavach kundal naturally by the grace of previous boon by SUN.

Nara and NARAYANA were born again as Arjun and Krishna.

This kavach whoever breaks it would die and hence, had to be begged back by Indra. As demon would not give it, Karna had SUN also born in this birth as Amsa. With the quality of giving dana readily, SUN gave back the KAVACH he had been tricked to offer by DAMBHODBHAV, and created havoc in the world. Thus Indra tricked Dambhodbhav, and SUN rectified his mistake.

The presence of Dambhodbhav and Narkasur in the Karna made him undergo untold misery and misfortunes. But his previous tapasya and presence of SUN made him a hero as well. Apart from that due to immense devotion that Sugreeeva had done in Ramayana. Krishna himself manifested in KARNA to make him unparalleled due to Parshuram’s chariot and Bhargava astra. Whenever the whole Pandava ARMY trembled on account of KARNA, it was actually Krishna in him that made the balance in the WAR. At all such times, Karna won and became difficult to conquer like swayamvar of Jarasandha’s daughter, use of Bhargav astra, use of shakti, use of Bramhastra, riding Chariot of Parshuram etc.

As with Kavach on, had Arjun killed Karna, even Arjun would have lost his life, just like previous birth fight. Thus Kavach was taken away and returned to Suryaloka. Now Sun had to be released from runanubandha of Indra, on account of shelter to demon and also on account of killing VALI.

Thus he was killed unarmed to set right the score and make way for sun to go back to Surya Loka and NARA NARAYANA to return to NARAYANAASHRAMA in upper Badri .

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Effects of Mantra - My Experiences - Continued

By Sri Chiraan 2009/05/03

In the previous post we had come to conclusion that mantras do have effects. Then again the perennial question arises, does that make a owner of mantra a invincible. 

• Can he change things? And achieve indiscriminately anything and everything he wants?
• Does he supersede the law of Karma?
• If yes why and if no then how these laws of Karma apply to the owner of the mantra?

Man attains mantra siddhi during the period and sub periods of the planets having relationship with the ninth lord or Jupiter. Mantras do not show effect during six and eight lord dasha bhukti. Mantra also does not work while Saturn or mandi is in lagna.

Mantras do not work when used on more powerful people. Mantras do not work on a person having excessive punya [even if he is evil]. Mantras do not work on people under vrata niyama etc. Mantras do not work in the state of impurity. Mantras do not work when used against wishes of elders. Mantras do not affect person in yogakaraka dasha. Mantra siddhi can never be achieved by persons who are, pardararat, paranna bhakshi, paradhanlolu!

Once in Vanavasa when Bheemasen urged Yudhisthir to wage a war on Kauravas, Yudhisthir replied, "Bheem you are foremost among bhagavatas, you will never wrestle with Bheeshma and Drona etc, at the same time even if you know you don’t use Astras, so Bheeshma and Drona etc can be won only by astras, Arjun is yet to acquire astras to vanquish these. After he acquires them we shall wage the war". But having said that Yudhisthir was in deep thoughts about prospect of war and Arjun’s capability. By then Vedavyasa appeared and calmed Yudhisthir by saying "don't’ worry I shall give you the mantra, you in turn teach it to Arjun, this will enable him to win over Bheeshma and others, with this mantra Arjun will never be defeated".  Yudhisthir taught the mantra to Arjun. Arjun then embraced his brothers and went to Indrakeel parvat to worship Shiva antaryami Vishnu.

After intense tapasya, one day mukasur a rakhshasa took the form of a wild boar and came to kill Arjun, Arjun  released many arrows simultaneously. At the same Rudra [Shiva] along with his wife took a form of hunter [Kiraat] and also chased and killed the boar, mukasur died but both arrows from Shiva and Arjun struck it simultaneously. Thus Kiraat spoke, since you have attacked my prey, you must fight with me to claim it. Arjun exclaimed you shall never be successful, come on for a fight .

Arjun used many astras, Rudra nullified it, Arjun finally hit Rudra with the gandiva itself, Rudra swallowed it. Then they wrestled each other, Arjun used his fist with the Mantra of Vedvyasa, but Rudra used another and flung him in the air, and Arjun fell unconscious on the Ground.

Arjun was defeated - How?

• Arjun had mantra siddhi
• Krishna had given boon to Indra [during the episode of Parijata], that till HE is on the earth Arjun will never be defeated.
• Vedavyasa had given a mantra that would give him ever winning power.

Why did Arjuna lose here? The answer given By Acharya Madhwa is thus:

1. Shiva is greater than Indra in valour and qualities.
2. Shiva had asked a boon from Krishna that if ever he gives boon of invincibility to any of his subordinates, they should still be defeated by Shiva. Krishna had granted it.
3. Vedvyasa had given Arjun the Vaishnav mantra, but it was not a "KEVAL VAISHNAV" mantra.
4. There is difference between a mantra and Keval Vaishnav mantra. A Keval Vaishnav mantra posses the quality of having all the rishi chandas and Devata as Vishnu. But when the rishi changes, then it becomes a just Vaishnav mantra.
5. Rudra had used Keval mantra.
6. Arjun had no knowledge of  KEVAL mantras up till then.

Then Arjun getting up from slumber, made a sand linga and prayed with all the mantras he knew to the Rudra antargata Vishnu in Linga. But as he was offering the flowers to the Linga, it went onto the jata of Kiraata [Shiva]. Arjun realised, his aradhya devata [nija guru] was Rudra and standing before him as Kiraata. He made a sashtanga namaskara [bowed] to Rudra and prayed him with devotion.

Rudra happy with Arjun, gave him Pashupata astra – a Vaishnav Mantra with Rudra as rishi. Thus suddenly all the devatas appeared and gave him their respective astras. Thus Indra happy with his son’s performance took him to Swarga and taught him many more astras. Arjun spent next five years of Vanavaas in swarga vana.

The same Arjun when he forgot mantras as Sri Krishna left the earth, could not even defeat ordinary thief's [aabhirs] and save Krishna’s Wives. Thus Mantras don't make a person always invincible. They also are governed by the laws of Karma, and are subservient and under the control of NARAYANA.

• When Durvasa used mantra against Ambareesh, it boomeranged to give extreme bruises and heat to Durvasa muni himself.
• Vishvamitra expressed his inability to use mantras against Khar Dushana, and asked Rama to kill him.
• All the rishis giving shapa to RAVAN did not affect him, even Rambha’s curse also did not affect him.
• Nahusha became immune to mantras of the rishis around him.
• Chandra could not be subdued by mantras of Brahaspati himself.
• Dyut mantra of Yudhisthir did not help him on a fateful day.
• Abhimanyu’s forward mantra could not help him come out of Vaishnav PadmaVyuha mantra of Dronacharya.
• Bheema and others could not penetrate Shakatabj Vyuha mantra of Drona.
• But at the same shakatabja mantra could not ensure safety of Jayadrath.
• Drona’s yantra to Duryodhan on the arms still could not save Duryodhan’s palms being slit by Arjun’s arrows.

So one must not undertake abuse of people around them with mantras. Mantras have to be used for only for good and self protection only like:

• Vashishtha resisted entire army of Gadhi [Vishwamitra] with the help of Bramhaneya mantra.
• Vishwamitra created artificial swarga [Trishanku swarga].
• Vishwamitra created vegetations.
• Vishwamitra taught Bala and ATIBALA to Ram and Lakshaman [this mantra gives one power to live without food and water for ages].
• Arundhati gives Seeta a mantra that could prevent her only dress in vanavasa from tearing and soiling.
• Parashara uses mantra to make Satyavati Yojanagandha.
• Durvas gives Devavashikarana mantra to Kunti.
• Arjun uses a wick of the candle as agneya astra with agni mantra.
• Arjun creates water fall to quench thirst of his horses.
• Vichitravirya teaches Arjun Adrushyatva Mantra [becoming invisible].
• Yudhishir uses his swatmataijas mantra to kill Shalya.
• Ashvaththama uses Bramhastra to kill Uttara’s womb. [ Abhimanyu’s son].
• Krishna uses Sudarshana to Protect Uttara’s womb.

Lord says even bramhastra will not kill Pandava’s progeny because HE has resolved so that their progeny rule for 1000 years .

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Rebirth - 2

By Sri Chiraan 2009/04/11

When twelfth lord, twelfth house and 22nd drekkana all are exalted and aspected by benefic only then the subject achieves moksha. In all other cases one has to take a rebirth. 

As Mahabharaha war was being fought fiercely, Arjun with his Gandeeva, [with Srikrishna as charioteer, Bheema by his side and Hanuman on the Flag] was moving at a blazing speed vanquishing his enemies. Arjuna for a moment felt proud about his achievements and said to himself, "oh what a great warrior I am ! There is none to defeat me, I am the best and look I am responsible for this win".

Immediately Hanuman on the flag cautioned Arjun of incoming astra and said, "hey! Pashu, watch out". Arjun immediately regained his self and realising he was carried away by pride apologised to Hanuman and insisted to explain, why Hanuman had chosen to address him as Pashu [Animal]. As Guru Hanuman does speak anything in vain  there must be something hidden in his  words.

Hanuman explained, "if anyone is given a chariot [invincible] from Indra, possess a divine Gandeeva and With Sri Krishna as guide and protector, and supervision from Hanuman the Vayu, is there anything special about such man being invincible. Yet Arjun you are attributing your success to your self. So conscious are you about the Lord’s presence and your dependency on him, yet you have acted independently! You have heard Geeta so carefully, yet you have forgotten its primary message. Thus you will be reborn as animal to fortify your knowledge about Bhagvadgeeta".

Thus when Bheem came to the earth again as Madhvacharya, Madhvacharya wrote many commentaries on Vyas sutras and Geeta, totalling 37 in number. In order to understand them, one requires immense intelligence and concentration. A bull has supreme concentration. Thus Arjun [Indra ] chose to become a bull to capture these teachings from Madhvacharya. Everyday this bull sent to carry all the granthas on its back and during pravachan, it recapitulated Geeta with complete concentration sitting opposite Acharya.

Once all the pupil curiously asked Acharya as to who would be lucky enough to write notes and commentaries on Acharya’s works. Everyone was nourishing a thought that he would be assigned the job. But Acharya pointed to the bull.

Years later bull died and was reborn as king of deccan in the Village of Mangalvedha, in maharashtra. The boy was named Dhondurai, by his father Raghunath. The boy was skill full in archery and horse riding. He had abundant riches and was married to two beautiful women at the age of 17, he had everything a person would long for in a material life.

Once when he was hunting by the banks of river sandhyavalli, he was thirsty and he rode along with his horse deep into the river and suddenly leaning down from the horse, he drank the water without getting down from the horse and riding it at high speed, cutting through the river waves and water pouring into his mouth as a result of ride against the river flow.

On the banks was seated the disciple of Madhvacharya, Sri Akshobhyateertha swamy. The swamy looking at the lad asked "were you an animal in your last birth that you are drinking water like an animal".

This sentence stunned the young boy, who at once shed his boyish nature and recaptured his past birth and he being Arjun the Sesha. His purpose of the birth to read and write the commentaries on Geeta and Sutras and gain better understanding of Principles taught by Sri Krishna, became clear to him. He decided to take sanyasa from the Swamiji then and there itself.

Raghunath the father came abusing towards the Swamiji and accused him of brainwashing his young son to take up sanyasa. Swamiji denied the allegation and allowed Raghunath to take his son back if he can. Father took back his son and took to task his daughter in laws for failing in their duties to attract his son towards the Material life.

So a lavish room was adorned with all pleasurable articles to woo the boy towards the charms of life, and wife was sent with all the decoration and bridal grandeur. But the wives instead found a 1000 hooded snake in the room rather than the 17 years boy, this terrified them and entire gathering along with the father witnessed the 1000 hooded Sesha [Arjun] seated on the cot, thus accepting the destiny, Raghunath brought the Boy back to Swamiji, and the boy was ordained to Sanyasa as Sri Jayateerth Swamy . This is the highest form of Vairagya displayed by Arjun [a rich family, kingdom, youth, two wives and plenty of wealth and enjoyments, renunciated in minutes for the love of study and sadhana].

The Acharya Jayateertha wrote the magnum opus "Nyaya Sudha" a commentary on the Anuvyakhyana of Shri Anandteertha [Madhvaharya]. Jayateertha wrote what he had listened to under the tutorship of Madhvacharya as bull. This book is commentary and thus he is also known as Teekaacharya.

It is said of Nyaya Sudha that "there can be only two meaningful purpose of life, one has to be either born as king of entire Jambudweepa and lead a pompous life, or one has to be intelligent enough to keep diving and surfing in the ocean of logic of Nyayasudha".

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5th House - Putrika Putra Dattaputra Yoga

By Sri Chiraan 2009/02/15 

If 5th house be owned by Saturn or Mercury and be occupied or aspected by Saturn and mandi, one will have adopted issues. 

Once there was a king named Pratip in the lineage of Kuru. He had three sons, Devapi, Balheek and Shantanu. Devapi the eldest was disinterested in the worldly affairs, and hence seeking the permission from father went away to other lands for tapasya. He will be under penance till the end of this Kaliyuga and come back for the procreation of subjects in the new mahayuga.

Balheek was a very auspicious birth, as he took birth there was a loud roar in the heavens, and this roar created a fear among the rakshasas at the time, and they fled away to caves and forests, and many horses and animals vomited blood, as the earth shook with tremors. Thus Balheek was the most powerful of his time, very strong by the grace of Vayu and terror for evil during his times. Balheek was the reincarnation of Prahlad. Balheek was given as dattak putra to the in-laws of King Pratip, and thus became king of Balhik country beyond Gandhar [modern Afganistan]. Balheek had son by name Somadatta who had three sons Bhuri ,Bhurishravas and Shalya.

As Balhik was given away in adoption, Shantanu became king of Hastinapur even though he was the youngest. Balhik was elder to Bheeshma, as he is his uncle and the oldest warrior in the Mahabharath. He was the only Vishnu Bhakta whom Bheemsena killed. Balheek had the capacity to die at will, he was more aged than Bheeshma. Balheek requested Bheemasena to kill him. Balheek had a wonderful chariot which could fly into heavens. He donated this chariot to Bheemasena when struck with mortal blow as mark of respect and obsolvence of sins to have fought against Krishna and his devotees. He happily accepted death at the hands of Bheemasena.

Similarly Babruvahan was also adopted by Chitrangada’s father, ruler of Tripura and Kaamrupa desha. Babruvahan, though son of Arjun and was alive after Mahabharath war, did not ascend the throne of Hastinapur. Because when Arjuna was being married to Chitrangada, her father took a promise from Arjun, that if a son would be born to his daughter, he be known as his son, as he is without a son. This is known as Putrika Putra vidhana. { One can accept the son of the daughter as adopted son, but this has to be done before marriage of daughter}. In such cases, daughter never goes away to the land of husband, but remains with her father, and her lineage is continued as father’s. Thus Babruvahan was not made heir to the throne of Hastinapur.

After the battle of Mahabharat was over, Pandavas decided to perform Ashvamedha yagnya. Thus Arjun took up the mantle of winning the world again. Winning across the world, he came to the land of Babruvahan. Babruvahan came with kamandalu and sandal paste flowers to welcome Arjun his father. Arjun felt unhappy that a lad being kshatriya is devising ways to avoid war. He challenged the boy to fight then resort to worship. Babruvahan enraged fought bravely. But unable to contend Arjun by mere arrows decided to use astra's. [He was also anxious whether his astra's that he had learnt were really potent]. Thus remembering a astra taught by Uluchi, he used it on Arjun. Arjun died on the spot. Babruvahan bereaved at father's death and his own folly prepared to kill himself, just when Uluchi appeared and with her mantra shakti brought Arjun back to life. [She was a nag kanya and was aware of mrutsanjeevani vidya].

Arjun happy at the prowess of his son and was immensely delighted seeing his son cross over the valour of father. Blessing his son to be worthy and accepting supremacy of Hastinapur [Victory of son is Victory of Father] Babruvahan prayed his Father. Apsara and Gandharvas showered flowers on him.

Worthy son of a Worthy Father

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5th House, Siddhi and Arjun - The Savyasaachi

By Sri Chiraan 2009/01/11

Siddhi is about executing things faultlessly. Consider following scenarios 

• Astrologer A studies a horoscope and mutters some predictions recollecting from the few combination that strikes his mind.
• Astrologer B takes a paper pencil writes down some calculations refers few books and gives better prediction than A.
• Astrologer C has a computer and a very good software of astrology and an online predictive notes, he browses through a series of notes and gives perhaps even better predictions than B.
• Astrologer D looks at a horoscope, closes his eyes and then after deep contemplation reveals startling incidents about the person. Every word he says is nodded in affirmation.
• Astrologer E looks at the person even before he places his natal chart before Dr.E, E starts smiling telling about the life incidents about the person as if he was visualising the whole thing.

What’s the difference between these astrologers? Each has better siddhi than the previous one

A has just  knowledge of astrology, B has deeper knowledge, C has an aided knowledge, D has siddhi, E has paroksha.

The level of expertise is greater in each of them than the previous one, so what is siddhi?

• Expertise depends upon the practice of the knowledge.
• Knowledge that is not practiced is akin to a sword that has lost its sharpness and killer edge.
• So when one practices his knowledge, knowledge itself offers better understanding to the student.
• When knowledge is practiced with devotion tools become available to the student.
• When practiced with zeal, one gets hold of advanced tools and also gets knowledge of its usage.
• When one’s mind is in unison with the knowledge by constant such practice with advanced tools one’s dependence on tools vanishes. This is Siddhi.
• When such expertise is put to the use of the mankind as a service to God, one attains the vision of the knowledge. This is known as paroksha.

So is all this happening in a mechanical way with only one condition of practice, practice and practice? Well both YES and NO.

Yes because practice is the important tool to gain siddhi.

No because it is not the only and sufficient condition. It should be accompanied with the grace of the abhimani devata of the vidya that we are seeking siddhi for.

What is the devata of vidya? Yes every vidya that we seek is presided by a devata. It is the grace of this devata that gives us proficiency. These devata are assisted by Vidhyadharas, these are celestial beings living in the sphere around 50000 yojanas above earth and are assistants of the Devatas. They bestow grace on the student who is relentless in studies. These give blessings just if you make an attempt to study sincerely. So you can get one level of expertise.

Chanars are another set of celestial beings that grace when one practices hard. These give special tools for upliftment of vidya to a level of expertise.

Siddhas are celestial beings living around meru and bless with Siddhi to the devotee who considers his job as worship and practises day and a night.

All these are under the service of Vidya abhimani Devata, who when completely satisfied by the relentless abhyasa of the vidyarthi grants him Paroksha. [One can also attain siddhi by chanting the mantra of the relevant Devata for the Vidya].

When one surpasses his devotion he is blessed by Goddess Saraswati to attain Aparoksha, the divine Vision.

If there is a relationship between lagnadhipati and fifth house then the person will be Medhavi, Pratibhashali  When second lord, fifth lord and lagna are all powerful and mutually related in kendra simultaneously attains 8 or 9 good amshas then one attains siddhi.

Arjuna was an ideal student. He was practising day and night Dhanurvidya, without sleep. He practised to master the use of  the bow and arrow by both the hands [left and right]. Thus he was known as SAVYASACHI. Because of this dedication, Agni gave him GANDEEVA bow [tool].

Gandeeva was actually used by Bramha, it was 220 quintals in weight. Its string was so strenuous that its recoil would kill a 10000 warriors. it could dispel arrows at a speed 100000 times faster the normal warriors in the battlefield. Thus even before 100000 ordinary warriors could fasten their bows they were killed by the arrows of Arjun from Gandeeva. The arrows appeared automatically and infinitely on the bow string of Gandeeva. It made a thundering sound and lightning when pulled. Its string re-joined automatically when cut and regenerated when slit.

No human or devata could even lift Gandeeva, Bramha gave this Gandeeva to Shiva to kill Tripurasur. From him it came to Indra and then to Chandra and finally Varuna got it. Now this Arjuna being Indra himself could lift the Gandeeva by the grace of Sri Krishna.

Arjuna practised Roudri mantra in the dark caves on the INDRAKEEL mountain . There he spent six months without food, water and sleep and hence achieved the name GUDAKESHA. Shiva happy with his penance gave him Pashupatastra.

After Abhimanyu was killed in Padmavyuha due to Jayadrath using his boons. Arjun vowed to kill him before sunset next day or commit suicide by jumping into fire.

Dronacharya assures Duryodhan that he will specially protect Jayadrath from Arjun. So he creates shakataabja vyuha and  puts Jayadratha at the end of it in the last quarter, appoints Karna and Ashwaththama to specially protect him. He gives Duryodhana a Yantra on his wrist to render his invincible in the middle. At the intersection he sets Shrotayudh [who had a special weapon, which would never fail but would kill himself if used on somebody who doesn’t fight], and Alambusa and himself stands at the gate and entrance to avoid any lapses .

Arjuna enters the battlefield and after making a pradakshina to Guru he forces his chariot inside at a lightning speed. He knew if he fights Drona it would be sunset by then, so he takes a peripheral route. Soon he is attacked by Alambusa. Ghatotkacha gives him covering and takes on Alambusa in an aerial fight. Soon Arjuna confronts shrotayudh, they fight a fierce battle, in an ecstasy he throws his weapon on Krishna, as Krishna is non fighting Sarathi, the weapon returns and kill Shrotayudha.

Duryodhana comes to fight with Arjuna, as Arjuna’s arrows does not hurt Duryodhan due to yantra, Arjuna decides to use astra, Ashwaththama swiftly intercepts al the astras of Arjuna and both fight a day long battle.

Karna and Ashwaththama and Duryodhana, one after the other ensures a tough battle with Arjun and sunset draws near. Seeing Arjuna’s words go in vain to save him Krishna creates a [TAMAS] by his maya, thus night engulfs everywhere on the battlefield. Ashwaththama and others stop the battle. Arjuna prepares for suicide, Jayadratha elated comes out of tent to witness the suicide of Arjuna. Just as Jayadratha is seen in the open, Shri Krishna orders Arjuna to Kill Jayadrath. Arjuna’s Arrow cuts of the head of the Jayadrath. [But Jayadrath’s father had given him a boon that whoever throws his head down on the earth, his head would blow off into thousand pieces]. Shri Krishna advices Arjuna to use Pashupatastra, in such a way that, Astra releases arrows one after the another keeping the head high in air, till it falls into the hands of Jayadrath’s father on the banks of river Ganga, where he was observing sandhya. As the head fell on the palm of the father, he suddenly terrified threw it onto the ground and simultaneously his head blew off into thousand pieces. Shri Krishna withdraws tamas and Sun is seen in the sky and every kaurava shook his head in disbelief. Bheemasena roared like a lion, Krishna blew Panchajanya shankha, and Arjuna blew Devadutta Shankha [conch]. All of the Pandava army knowing Jayadratha to be dead rejoiced, such was the Vidya siddhi of the Arjuna – Savyasachi .

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