Sudeshna
Sudeshna | |
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Family | Malavi ( Mother ), Kekaya ( Father ), Kichaka and 105 Upakichakas ( Younger Brothers ) |
Spouse | Virata |
Children | Uttara, Uttarā, Shankha |
In the
Sudeshna was the daughter of Queen Malavi and a lord of the Kekayas.
Role in the Mahabhartha
During the
Kichaka notices Sairandhri and is overcome by her beauty and inquires Sudeshna about her. Sudeshna conveys Kichaka's interest in Sairandhri. Sairandhri rebukes Kichaka, telling her that she is already married to a
Later, when Kichaka dies under mysterious circumstances (actually killed by Bhima), Sudeshna becomes terrified and begs Sairandhri for forgiveness. Having seen her words come true, Sudeshna recognizes that Sairandhri is no ordinary woman. Believing that Sairandhri's words will become truthful, Sudeshna counsels her husband against punishing Sairandhri for Kichaka's death.[3]
When the
After the skirmish, the Pandavas reveal themselves. Sudeshna is horrified that Draupadi endured such treatment under her roof. However, Draupadi and the Pandavas quickly forgive them, thanking the royal pair for giving them shelter. Uttara is married to Arjuna's son, Abhimanyu. Virat immediately pledges to support the Pandavas' cause to regain their kingdom, and his army as well as Sudeshna's children fight with the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra war.
On the first day, Sudeshna suffers the loss of two of her sons killed. By the war's end, her husband, her children, and the entire Matsya army are wiped out in a Pandava victory. However, her grandson,
References
- ^ Rajagopalachari, C (2010). Mahabharata. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 174.
- ^ Rajagopalachari, C (2010). Mahabharata. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 203.
- ^ Rajagopalachari, C (2010). Mahabharata. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 204.
- ^ The Modern review, Volume 84, Ramananda Chatterjee, Prabasi Press Private, Ltd., 1948 - History.
- ISBN 81-7018-447-9.
- ^ C. Rajagopalachar, Mahābhārata, pp 215