HOW REAL IS MAHABHARATHAM ?

- Adithya Krishna R

What is Mahabharatham?

A Sanskrit epic principally concerning the dynastic struggle and civil war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas in the kingdom of Kurukshetra about the 9th century bc , and containing the text of the Bhagavad-Gita, numerous subplots, and interpolations on theology, morals, and statecraft. The epic narrates the story of the Pandava and the Kauravas, the paternal sets of cousins who fought against each other to win over their kingdom. The Pandava were five in number and the sons of King Pandu. The Kauravas were 100 in number and the sons of King Dhritarashtra, Pandu's brother. The Pandava won the battle, leaving every son of Dhritarashtra dead.

Brahmastra – A modern nuclear missile?

As mentioned in our shastra, Brahmastra is a celestial weapon created by lord Brahma (Brahma - astra), astra referring to the concept of missile weapon. Upon properly chanting a mantra, the desired can call upon the weapon and use it against anyone. Also, on chanting a retrieve mantra, the one can stop the effect of a brahmastra.

In the Mahabhratham era Parasurama, Bhishma, Drona, Karna possessed the knowledge to invoke this weapon.
Later Parashurama, who had sworn to teach Brahmins only, laid a curse upon Karna because he lied about his real identity, that he would forget all the knowledge required to wield the divine weapon Brahmanda astra, at the moment of his greatest need when fighting with an equal.

“If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the mighty one. Now, I have become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”

- Bhagavat Gita

mentioned about Brahmastra

Bio Engineering and evolution in medical science.

We are all familiar with the story of Gandhari and the birth of her 100 children. Kunti ( Pandu’s wife ) and Gandhari ( Dhritharashtra’s wife ) were both expecting birth of their children. Short after Kunti gave birth to Yudhishtira, Gandhari started feeling jealousy as her pregnancy was prolonged for two more years. Due to her rising rage, she beat her belly which then resulted in a miscarriage of the child. Later she gave birth to a lump of flesh. Seeing her grieve Vyasa took the flesh and cut it into hundred pieces of the flesh and immersed in it pot( of ghee ). After one year each pieces of them grew into a son. There are three aspects to this statement.

IVF concept:

In Vitro Fertilization is a complex technology used in treating fertility and genetic complications. Vyasa’s procedure of bringing back the children of Gandhari was similar to embryo splitting and IVF.

2. Maybe there were no 100: There is a equal chance that the number “hundred” is just a metaphor that symbolizes the amount of bad deeds that they have executed.

3. Consider it actually happened: Back in 1760, Valentina Vassilyeva, wife of a Russian peasant has a record for giving birth to 69 children including 4 sets quadruplets, 7 sets triplets and 16 pairs of twins within a span of 27 years (1725-1765). This can also be contradicted with the fact that they were all the same age.

Where Mahabharatham
happened ?

In the Vedic tradition, Ramayana and Mahabharata are called Itihasa or history.

4000 years old civilization ‘Mahabharat era’ by ASI (Archeological Survey of India)

We know historical events have their proof, so the history where occurred where is the proof of war conducted by Pandavas and Kauravas

- Arjun Kumar H

Sinauli village in Uttar Pradesh has become an archaeological hotspot for excavations. In a first, the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed two decorated ‘legged coffins’ during an excavation process in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. Officials claim that this is the first of a kind discovery in the Indian subcontinent. This excavation is a continuation of the work started in 2018, at Sanauli, this being carried out under the direction of SK Manjul, Director, Institute of Archaeology of ASI to understand the extension of the burial site and habitation area in context with earlier findings. The site’s proximity to Hastinapur, and its period time had raised the possibility that the site may be related to the Mahabharat era. If we look into the fact Sinauli is one of the five villages that god Krishna unsuccessfully negotiated with the Kaurava princes to avoid the war at Kurukshetra.

Chariots wheels

Two chariots were significant because it is the earliest such finding in the Indian subcontinent, dating back 3,800 years to 2000-1800 BC. One of them had two wheels decorated with triangles, suggestive of the sun.

An antenna sword

An antenna sword, a shield, a torch, and a dagger were also found. These are markers of a warrior class. According to SK Manjul(Archaeology director) these three chariots, some coffins, shields, swords, and helmets had been unearthed, pointing towards the existence of a “warrior class in the area around 2,000 BCE. “The hypothesis given by BB Lal and others on the basis of archaeological findings in the lower strata at Hastinapur and similar findings from other sites mentioned in the Mahabharata correlated Painted Grey Ware Culture with the Mahabharata Era.”

The Lost City of Dwaraka

The modern city of Dwarka, which in Sanskrit means ‘Gateway to heaven’, is located north-west of the state. Marine scientists say archaeological remains discovered 36 m (120 ft) underwater in the Gulf of Cambay off the western coast of India could be over 9,000 years old. excavation between 1983 to 1992 was sent to Laboratory for research. By using carbon dating, thermo-luminescence and similar modern techniques, this artifacts were dated to 15th century B.C. In his article "Lost City of Dwaraka", Dr. Rao has described all details of his underwater marine research with evidences and various recovered artifacts. One such detail is on discovery of well-fortified town Dwaraka, covering an area of half mile from the sea shore. Dwaraka City's walls erected on huge boulders is the proof that the city was built after reclaiming the land from the sea. General layout of dwaraka specified in ancient texts matches exactly with the submerged city researched by the MAU.

Jarasandha Ka Akhara

Jarasandha Ka Akhara, located near the Vaibhava Hill, was previously a wrestling arena and place for martial arts training for the armies which stood against Lord Krishna and the Yadava clan for King Jarasandha of Magadha. The great battle between Bheema and Jarasandha took place right here. The battle lasted for a month, according to legend, and in the end Bheem tore Jarasandha's body into half to defeat and kill him. Now a deserted ruins with overgrown flora, it is a favourite spot for picnickers.

Temple of Duryodhan

In Kerala is located the Malanad temple where Duryodhan is revered even now. Turns out that once Duryodhan was going towards the south. He managed to reach this place and asked a lady for water. Due to his tiredness he did not notice that she was a Shudra. The woman gave him refreshing liquor to drink because he was so tired. When he was about to thank her he noticed that she was from a down caste. But he said that “Mother Hunger and thirst have no caste”. He then gave them 101 yojan land and asked them to make a temple there. Even now the woman’s descendants maintain the temple where Duryodhan, wife Bhanumati, Karna and Gandhari are prayed to.

Krishna’s Presence

Astronomer Narhari Achar has revealed the other dates of Mahabharat as follows.

Krishna reaches hastinapur

28 September 3067 BC

Lunar eclipse

29 September 3067 BC

Krishna meets Karna

8 October 3067 BC

Solar eclipse

14 October 3067 BC

War starts

22 November 3067 BC

Balram comes back

12 December 3067 BC

Death of Bheeshma

17 January 3066 BC

Krishna goes back

3071 BC

Vedvyas writes the book

3000 BC

WHAT DID MAHABHARATHAM TEACH US ?

- Kashyap G

1. Being kind, humble and generous is not enough to live life.

The manner in which Karna's life moved, we understood, usually, that the world is a evil place to survive in. What's more, to expert it, we should see how it truly functions.

2. Bad company can ruin your life beyond imagination.

We as a whole hate Shakuni, isn't that right? He in a real sense destroyed all that the Kauravas had, and he affected them to be negative. If not for him, the war wouldn't have occurred by any means.

3. Unconditional support and loyal friends can take you places.

The Pandavas had Lord Krishna, and the Kauravas had Karna. The two of them generally sponsored the two gatherings, regardless. Indeed, Duryodhan was truly weak without Karna.

4. Such a large number of children can be problematic.

100 Kauravas were hard to control. Also, for all intents and purposes, how would you partition a whole domain when there are countless children?

5. Learning household chores like cooking and cleaning can really be helpful.

Such abilities certainly make your life simple, less distressing and keep you involved. We took this from the 'Pandavas' experience of an exile in the forest.

6. You have to battle for what you think belongs to you.

The Pandavas fought constantly for what legitimately had a place with them. Their courage and determination is certainly something to respect and gain from.

7. Being too enthusiastic can be a bad idea.

Dhritrashtra's affection for his child was blind. All through the epic, he stayed conflicted between his principles and keeping his child glad. By one way or another this made Duryodhan much more evil than what he previously was, prompting terrible results and the war.

8. Learning all through life is simply the best gift you can give.

Arjun grasped whatever came his way. In addition to the fact that he learned the best of military science from Drona, yet he was additionally keen on finding out about heavenly weapons from Indra. He found out about Pashupatastra from Mahadev also. Additionally,he treated Yudhishtira and Krishna as his mentors as well, and kept realizing whatever they had to offer.

9. Sometimes, enemies come in the form of friends.

Despite the fact that the Kauravas were more in number, their allies were not generally for them. Bheeshma, Vidura and Drona secretly admired the Pandavas. Particularly Vidura, who was a ultimate guide in everything the Kauravas did.

10. No man can satisfy all a ladies needs or requires.

Draupadi had five spouses. They were solid and rich, however they all became helpless when she was disgraced by various other men. They had everything, except failed to show courage.

11. Half information can be more risky than no information.

Or then again Abhimanyu wouldn't have died. In spite of the fact that we recollect him for his bravery and undying courage, he eventually lost his life.

12. Never make a woman angry.

Or she’ll curse you and destroy you. Draupadi's anger and desire for revenge prompted the war and defeat of the Kuru tribe.