Pandu
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Pandu | |
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Chandravamsha | |
Weapon | Bow and arrow |
Family | Parents (see Niyoga) Half-Brothers Sons from Madri |
In the
Birth
When
Reign and marriage
Pandu was taught in the fields of archery, politics, administration and religion by
Kindama's Curse
While hunting in a forest (looking from a distance, his vision partially obscured by plants and trees), Pandu saw a couple of deer in the process of
Exile and death
Upset and seeking to repent his deed, Pandu handed his kingdom to Dhritarashtra and left for exile in the forest. There, he started to lead the life of an ascetic with his wives.[4]
Birth of Pandu's foster sons
As a consequence of Kindama's curse, Pandu became incapable of fathering any children. One day, Pandu was regaling the story of his birth and his wish of becoming a father to his first wife,
Death
One day, Pandu forgot about the curse and was suddenly filled with lust for Madri. Despite her pleas, he proceeded to engage in sexual intercourse with her. After the act, his curse was fulfilled and he died. His body was cremated within the forest. Attributing her husband's death to herself and swept by remorse, Madri took her own life after handing her children over to Kunti.[6]
See also
- Pandava
- The Pandeism of Godfrey Higgins
- Historicity of the Mahabharata
References
- ^ "The Mahabharata, Book 1: Adi Parva: Sambhava Parva: Section CVI". www.sacred-texts.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ISBN 978-1-5437-0576-8.
- ISBN 9780595401871.
- ^ ISBN 9788170814320.
- ^ "The five pandavas and the story of their birth". aumamen.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ISBN 978-981-4459-88-4.