Monday 7 October 2013

preparations for war on both sides

duryodhana requested  balarama to help him assemble and unite other kings. accompanied by Balarama, he went to Kruthavarma for help in the ensuing war.Kruthavarma accepted his and gave word to him that he would be on his side and he would come with one akshouhini of army.Duryodhana was happy and he returned home.
Krishna enquired Arjuna as to why selected Krishnas presence to army of well versed warriors.he asked him in what way it was beneficial to him.Arjuna then replied that he had all the strength to defeat the enemies.he just anted his moral support.more over it is very difficult to stand against Krishna and win the war. so,his presence  is essential to win the war.it would be enough if he simply maintained and managed his chariot.he would be blessed if krishna accepted his request.Krishna was also happy to heed to his friends request.Krishna and arjuna went to Dharma raju regarding further developments.

ambassodors of pandavas aproached Salya and requested for his involvement on their side.Salya was the king of madra.he was the brother of Madri,mother of Nakula and sahadeva.Salya accepted their request and started to visit Dharma raju.
in the mean time,Duryodhana came to know of these developments. he sent his men to attend to salya on his way. Salya was happy and announced that he would help them in return for their hospitality. all that time Duryodhana was behind and under cover. now he came to the fore front and introduced himself.Duryodhana then asked salya to help him in the war and be on their side.Salya could not go back on his word .so he accepted. then,he just went to pandavas to meet them.

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