Janamejaya enquires about fate of Karna,Duryodhana and others

Janamejaya asked Vaisampaayana maharshi regarding what had become of Duryodhana,Sakuni,Saindhava ,Karna and Ghatothkacha and others.Will they be living in the places allocated to them?Or would they be born again as human beings ?To these doubts of King Janamejaya,Vaisampaayana replied like this. Hey Knig!this is a top sevret.Vyaasa maharshi told about this aspect.I will tell you now.Pradyumna joined Sanathkumara.Dhrutharashtra lived in Kuberas world.Pandu raju lived with his wives in the house of Indra.Abhimanyu joined moon.Dronaachaarya joined Bruhaspathi.Sakuni joined yuga devatha of Dwapara times.Duryodhana lived in hell and heaven for a long time and joined Kaliyuga deities.His brothers joined in demons.Karna joined Sun.Bheeshma joined in Vasuvulu.Drupada,Viraata,Dhrushtakethu,Bhoorisravudu,Salya,Sankha joined Deities named Viswulu.Dhrushtadyumna joined fire deities.Dharmaraju and Vidurudu who joined in Dharmaraju joined Dharmadevatha.As per the directions of Brahma ,Balarama reached the ocean and joined Almighty God.Yaduvrushti,Andhaka ,Bhoja warriors joined guhyaka deities.Sixteen thousand wives of Sri Krishna immersed themselves in River Saraswathi and vecame Apsarasas and served Sri Mannaaraayana.Rukmini and other eight queens of Sri Krishna mingled with Sri Maha Lakshmi.Remaining people joined deities,Guhyakulu,Yakshulu,demons,and other sects. I told you the story of Kouravas and Pandavas. On Vyaasas permission,I told you the story of Maha Bharatha.Your Life has attained salvation after hearing the story. Vaisampaayana sage told the story of Maha Bharatha to Janamejaya king.Sarpayaagam came to an end. Janamejaya king praised Astheeka mahamuni and pleased him. Romaharshanudu also named as Ugrasarvadu ,son of Soothudu,who in turn disciple of Vyaasa maharshi,told this Maha Bharatha story to Sownaka and other sages in the Naimisaaranya forest.Romaharshanudu went to visit Mahaa Yaaga .There in between intervals of Yaaga,Sages requested him to tell Maha Bharatha story.He told them the story,which was told to him By Vyaasa. Vyaasa maharshi was a great sage among great sages.He has vast knowledge of every thing. He always percieved rightness and went in that path all the time.He knew peace,penance and piousness.He understood well all the Vedas and their gist.He preached Righteousness and followed it to last detail.He is part of Almighty .It took him three years to write this Maha Bharatham.He entrusted his disciples to tell this story to the common man ,in the broader interest of humanity. One can understand all the four porushaardhas..Dharma,Ardha,kaama and Moksha..if one studies Maha bharatha. Romaharshana was grateful for the oppurtunity given to tell the story at the time of Yaaga.Hey sages!if any one hears or reads Maha Bharatha,he will be washed off all his sins.He would attain salvation.One will be freed of Brahma hathya paathakam.This Bhaaratham is also called as Jayaakhyaanam, because it would bring happiness and victory. I took help from Sri Mallampalli Durgaa mallikaarjuna Prasad Sasthris book on Mahabharatham. here ends the story of Maha Bharatham!!!!!!

Dharmaraju sees his brothers among deities

Indra continued telling Dharmaraju about his brothers.Karna attained a very high position.You leave your sorrow seeing the respect given to talented archer,Karna.Bheema and others have acquired positions as per their talent and aura.Be happy about them.Because it is written in Vedas that kings should visit hellatleast once,you had been brought here.From now on wards,your life is full of happiness and luxuries.You have conducted so many vrathas,yagas,gave many donations to the brahmins and poor,performed aswamedhayaaga,so you are fit to be accepted in heaven.You will get the utmost position that is acquired by good charactered people like Maandhaatha,Naludu,Harischandrudu, Dileepudu,Dushyanthudu,and Bharathudu.SEE!all these sages and deities have come to praise you welcoming you to heaven.Dharmaraju saluted those devamunulu,siddhulu and Gandharvulu. Next.Indra showed Dharmaraju pious river,Aakaasa ganga.Please bathe in these pure and pious waters and then you can go to heaven.Dharmadevatha came before Dharmaraju and told him like this. Dharmaraja!I have tested you three times and all the three times you have passed my tests with flying colors.First ,when you came to Dvaithavanam for Arani ,I put you to test. When you insisted that the common dog ,too,should accompany you to heaven ,just because it followed you all along.Last time is when even after coming to heaven,you have insisted on seeing your brothers and determined to stay in hell with them than go heaven and enjoy later life.You have never changed your priorities. Your righteousness, quest for truth,impartiality,kindness and bhakthi of God are impeccable.You are shining like a diamond after my tests. Now,you can safely enjoy the luxuries of heaven and be happy. Every king has to come hell .That was the reason we showed you hell first.Sufferings of Karna and others ,which you witnessed earlier are illusions made by us.So,now you know that is not real.So,happily bathe in the river Aakaasa ganga and your mortal attributes would be lost and you would acquire celestial powers and celestial nature which is devoid of anger, and other emotions.Then,You can see your people who also have acquired celestial powers.Dharma devatha took Dharmaraju with her to the Aakaasaganga,while Indra and other deities followed them. Dharmaraju bathed in those waters.As soon as he bathed there he lost he lost his physical body.He acquired celestial body.He lost human emotions like enmity,jealousy and proudness.He was bright like smoke less fire. He went along with Narada,Indra,Dharmadevatha and other sages. He saw Nara naaraayana and found Arjuna and Sri Krishna in them.He was satisfied. He saw Karna bright in Soorya mandalam.He saw Bheema in maruththula ganas.He saw Nakula and Sahadeva in ASWINI DEITIES.H e saw a most beautiful woman and asked Indra who she was. Indra told him that she was Mahaalakshmi. She was born as Droupadi to Drupada as his daughter.Shiva has directed her to be born to Drupada and she obliged.There were five Gandharvas beside her nad Indra introduced them Droupadis sons. King of Gandharvas was none other than Dhrutharashtra.He was born as you fathers elder brother.Yadava warriors, Sathyaki and Kruthavarma could be seen among Siddhulu and Saadhyulu.Abhimanyu was shining in the moon.He was born with Moons aura.Are you seeing Pandu raju roaming in the sky with Kunthi and Madri?You can see Bheeshma among Vasuvulu.Dronaacharya was born with the aura of Bruhaspathi ,So you can see him with Bruhaspathi.Drupada,Viarata and their relatives were born with Yaksha nad Gandharva amsa and you can see them there.Kekaya warriors and Paandya warriors who were killed in the war attained the form of deities.See all of them .

Swargaarohana parvamu

Indra wanted to fulfill Dharmarajus wish to see his brothers,wherever they were. So,he directed one of his assistants to accompany Dharmaraju and show him his brothers. Out of CURIOSITY Narada and other sages also accompanied them.Dharmaraju saw Duryodhana at one place seated on a reputable chair and enjoying life.Dharmaraju was astonished. He told Narada that why Duryodhana was there. Duryodhana was stringent,he had no fore sight. Because of him only,so many kings died along with their armies.Why are great people mingling with him?Dharmaraju was eager to see his younger brothers and his wife,Droupadi. Narada answered him that Duryodhana died like a warrior in war.He killed kings as per the rights and rules of Kshathriyas.How can any one say it is a sin?This is heaven .Every one is treated equally without any partiality.If you feel hurt for any thing,please do not think about those things here. Dharmaraju replied Narada that why should he talk about the the person who is the root cause of collapse of kuru dynasty.My mother told me that Karna was her first son. From the moment I knew about it,I wanted to salute him and fall on his feet with respect. Earlier I wanted him killed and I suggested to Arjuna to kill him,many a time.Dharmaraju was eager to see his brothers and wife and requested them to show them fast.AS per his wish they took along a path where the passage was filled with mosquitoes,bacteria,arthropods and other poisonous creatures.That path was filled with blood and flesh and crows ,with sharp beaks were flying there.On either side of the path,Dharmaraju saw oil like water was boiling in the heavy cauldrons and forests filled with spiny and sword like leaves.He saw many people suffering in the Vaithariny river which had these banks.Dharmaraju sked his aide ,how much distance still they had to walk to see his brothers. He replied that they were living here only. That place was filled with foul smell.He could not see the tortures inflicted to the people there.He moved to go away from that dirty place. He heard pleas from people to stop there. Hey great soul!because of the scents from your celestial body,our sufferings have subsided.After seeing you,our punishments have diminished.So,please stay and do not leave this place.Dharmaraju was sorry for their plight and asked them who they were.They replied that they were Karna,Bheema,Arjuna,Nakula,Sahadeva,Droupadi,Dhrushtadyumna,and sons of Droupadi.Dharmaraju was aghast to know that his people were suffering in hell.Why did God do like this? What sin had they done to suffer like this in hell?How could Duryodhana find a place in heaven ,who did not even a single good thing in life?Dharmaraju was sorrowful knowing that good people like his brothers,wife and children were suffering in hell.Dharamaraju sent Indras assistant back saying that he would stay with his family members only in hell.He would not come yo heaven.Indra,other sages and Dharmadevatha came there to convince Dharmaraju to return to heaven. As soon as Dharma devatha had come grotesque sinners have become normal,foul smell had gone and the sufferings of the sinners had nullified. Vaitharani river has disappeared. Indra came with other deities and sages and requested him to come to heaven. He explained his act like this.Brother!do not feel angry for my doing. King has to come and see hell. Vedas have specified this.There are two things..good and bad deeds.One who enjoys life in heaven is going to suffer a longer time in hell.Those who suffer in hell are supposed to enjoy long life in heaven permanently.The reason for my sending you here first and see these sufferings is to make sure that you enjoy your life at heaven permanently.Just because I could not with stand your sorrow,I am explaining all this to you.

Dharma raju put to test by Indra and Dharma devatha

Dharama raju was moving forward and Indra came to him.Dharma raju saluted him.Indra requested Dharma raju to alight his celestial chariot. Dharmaraju told him that he could not accept his offer unless his people who followed him till then too were granted the permission.To that Indra replied that his brothers and Droupadi left their bodies and reached swarga. so,Dharmaraju need not feel for them. Once he too reaches Swarga,he can meet them.But,Dharma raju said that the dog was accompanying him all along. So,it should also be permitted to come to heaven.Indra smiled and said how could a dog attain salvation and come to heaven. It was not wrong in leaving it and Dharmaraju alighting the chariot.But Dharma raju was adamant in his decision.Indra would lose his special powers as king of deities if he touched dog. Dharmaraju was firm and told that he would not accompany Indra to heaven without the dog.He told him to go to heaven and Dharmaraju and the dog would stay on the earth and he would practice penance. Actually ,the dog was the deity of righteousness. THEY WANTED TO PUT Dharmaraju to test.They praised his impartiality and love for all creatures.Dharmaraju saluted them as soon as they appeared in their real forms.They told unitedly like this.Dharmaraja!you are free to go to heaven along with your body and live in swarga as per your wishes.Then,Gandharvas,rishis,aswini deities ,vasuvulu and maruththulu came .They made Dharma raju to sit on the chariot.They sat beside him and praised him for his greatness.They took him to heaven.But,Dharmaraju was not happy. He requested them to show his brothers. Until then he was not happy.

Droupadi and others fall down

Power of yoga had diminished for Droupadi and she fell down.Bheema told his elder brother that Droupadis yoga power has diminished and she fell down. He wanted to know the reason behind her weakness.Dharmaraju told that she was partial towards Arjuna. That was the reason behind her depletion of strength.He moved on in an impassionate manner. Next,Sahadeva fell down.Bheema asked his elder brother that among all of them Sahadeva was the best one who lived a pious life and in a right manner. Then why did he fall down.Dharmaraju replied that Sahadeva was proud that there is no one better than him who has more knowledge than him in this entire world. That was the reason behind his fall.After some time, Nakuludu fell down and died. Bheema asked why should his younger brother fall and die. Nakula was arrogant that there is no one who can equal him in all the respects. His arrogance is the root cause behind his fall.Next,Arjuna fell down .For Bheemas questionas to the reason behind his brothers fall,Dharma raju replied that Arjuna declared that he would kill all the hundred kouravas in one single day.but failed to do so.After some time,Bheema also fell down.He cried and asked his brother why ,he too fell down.Dharmaraju replied that he ate heavy meals in large and huge quantities. He is short tempered and angry all the time. Because of this nature,he does not care any one.Dharmaraju said that just because he had asked ,Dharmaraju had to reply him and walked away. Dog alone followed him now.

mahaa prasdhaanam of Pandavaas

The way Pandavas and Droupadi left the royal palace in cotton dresses reminded every one the earlier time they went to the woods as part of Aranya vaasam .Yuyuthsudu and Pareekshiththu followed them with their soldiers.Women in the palaces also followed themfor a period.Dharmaraju was walking keeping his head low.He would not turn that side or this. He would not look back and tell them to stop.They crossed out skirts of Hasthinaapuram.They crossed forests. Yuyuthsudu and and others could not walk along with them.They were fainting.They revived and rounded Pandavas and saluted in respect and returned to Hasthinapuram. Uloochi went to her father in naaga lokam.Chithraangada went to Paandyadesam,where her son,Babhruvaahana ,was ruling the country.Other Pandava women stayed with Pareekshiththu.Krupaachaaryudu,Dhoumyudu pacified Pareekshiththu,who became the king.Civilians slowly started to do their daily chores normally.Hasthinaapuram was coming to normalcy. Dharmaraju was walking in the front.He was followed by Bheema,Arjuna,Nakula,Sahadeva and Droupadi.Dog was following them in the last.They reached the banks of river Ganga and by power of yoga reached sea shore on the eastern side.Agni appeared before them. Arjuna was having his Gaandeevam. He told that Sri Krishnas celestial chakra has reached heaven. Why does Arjuna leave his Gaandeevam? Arjuna told this to his brothers and sank it in the sea with utmost respect.Agni disappeared after this incident.From there,Pandavas neared Meru mountains. They were crossing all these distances with the power of Yoga .

Mahaa prasdhaana parvamu

Hearing about Sri Krishnas niryaana and Yaadavaas destruction,Dharmaraju decided to opt for prasdhaanam ie leaving every thing and living a life of sage in the woods.Arjuna also agreed to follow his brother. Similarly,Bheema ,Nakula and Sahadeva also agreed to follow suit.Dharmaraju told about his decision to Yuyuthsudu. He explained the tips and directions to rule the kingdom successfully to PAREEKSHITHTHU AND yUYUTHSUDU.Vajradevudu was made the king Indrapasdham for YAADAVAS. Dharmaraju gave the responsibility of looking after YAADAVA AND kURU DYNASTIES.dHARMARAJU DIRECTED pAREEKSHITHTHU TO BECOME THE DISCIPLE OF kRUPAACHAARYDU.hE CALLED ALL THE CIVILIANS AND TOLD THEM THAT THEY SHOULD ALL THE FIVE pANDAVAS IN pAREEKSHITHTHU AND HELPHIM IN RULING THE COUNTRY.hE TOLD THEM TO PRORECT HIM AND MAKE HIM HAPPY. Dharmaraju discarded his ornaments and wore cotton dress.His brothers and Droupadi,too,adopted the same attire.They did prayers and came out of the royal palace. Dharmaraju,his borthers and Droupadi came out and a dog also followed them to the forest.

Tribals snatch away yaadava women

Tribal thieves saw Arjuna at Panchavatam. They observed that all were women,children,aged people and soldiers were not there.Arjuna was the only one who had arrows and bow for their protection.They came in groups to loot them.Arjuna stated that he would protect them and started to fight. But,alas!,he could not use any of the powerful arrows. He forgot the manthras that are to be chanted while using them.Even those arrows which he released had lost their power and they could not harm the thieves and dacoits.He could not give them a stiff fight. He understood that it was the fate that was doing the trick. With utmost difficulty,he could save eight queens of Sri Krishna,Balarams wives and few yaadava women.Kiraathaka tribals took away other sixteen thousand wives of Sri Krishna and other beautiful yaadava women.With utmost difficulty ,he took them to Kurukshethra and informed his people of his arrival. Arjuna handed over Mruththikaavathapuram to the son of Krutha varma and told him to rule that place as a king.He handed over city Saraswathi to son of Saathyaki.He took Vajradevudu to Indraprasdham and made him the king.He distributed the elephants,horses and treasures equally among the three of them. Now ,he wanted to tell about the niryaana of Sri Krishna to his eight wives .Along with his people he went to Rukoni and other wives of Sri Krishna and told them about how he had found the dead body of Dri Krishna and Balarama and how he completed the last rites to them. They all wept.Just because he did not want them to die when sea engulfs Dwaaraka,he took them out,he said.They understood his plight and pacified him. Rukmini,Jaambavathi and Balaramas wives wanted to follow sathi and Arjuna made all the aarangements with heavy heart. Sathyabhama and other wives wanted to do penance.Vyaasa came there and Arjuna fell at his feet with grief. Vyaasa askedhim ,why he was like that and how he could not identify him. Arjunas face was so pathetic. Arjuna explained him the latest developments and about Sri Krishnas niryaana.Vyaasa consoled him that it happened due to the curse of sages. Sri Krishna already knew about it and was calm and composed.No One could change time and fate.Vyaasa advised Arjuna to try and attain salvation without any further thought.Arjuna reachedHasthinapura and told about these things to Dharmaraju.

Arjuna conducts last rites to Sri Krishna

Arjuna went in search of Sri Krishna,along with Daarakudu. There he saw Sri Krishna ,lying under a tree,dead.He fainted seeing him dead.His assistants revived him by giving water and attending to him.They asked him if they had to take Sri krishnas body to Dwaaraka or bring the people from Dwaaraka to this area.But on calculation,Arjuna arrived as to the correct time when sea was going to immerse Dwaaraka. It was just the next day. They did have time neither to take the dead body to Dwaaraka nor bring the people of Dwaaraka to this place.It was almost evening by then. So,Arjuna decided to perform cremation and do last rites there itself.He decided not to tell fact to PEOPLE OF dWAARKA because their evacuation to safer place would be delayed.They searched for Balarama and found his dead body also.They cremated his body also and performed last rites. Arjuna ,then,went to Dwaaraka. He collected sixteen thousand wives,eight queens of Sri KRISHNA, REMAINING PEOPLE OF yADU,vRUSHTI,bHOJA AND Andhaka ,their chariots,elephants,horses,nad theri treasures and started for Indraparsdha.As soon as they came out of Dwaaraka,sun was just rising in the east. Immediately they saw sea engulfing entire Dwaaraka into its womb.Arjuna took those people to a place called Panchavatam. There they stayed that day.

Arjuna reaches Dwaaraka

Arjuna observed that Dwaaraka lost its charm since Sri Krishnas niryaana. He went to the kings palace along with daarakudu.Sixteen thousand wives of Sri Krishna came and wept,seeing Arjuna. Arjuna ,too,lost his composure and broke down.Even eight queens of Sri Krishna,starting from Rukmini and Sathya bhama ,too wept,lying on the ground.Arjuna regained himself and consoled all of them. He went to meet Vasudeva.As soon as he saw Arjuna,Vasudeva also broke down and wept.He hugged Arjuna and cried for a long time. Vasudeva told Arjuna like this. Arjuna!my people were valiant enough not only to win over men ,but also deities.But,unnecessarily,they fought amongst themselves and lost their lives.Saathyaki,Pradyumna,and Kruthavarma started this fight.Sri Krishna gave life to Pareekshiththu ,but now he kept quiet. He was impassionate.He felt that the death of yaadavas was inevitable. Vasudeva told that that from the bits of Musalam,wooden bits,entire yaadava dynasty came to an end.It was caused due to the curse of sages.Sri Krishna,alone ,saved the women and elephants and brought them to Dwaaraka. Arjuna asked him where did Sri Krishna had gone.To This Vasudeva replied that Sri Krishna consoled him. Andhaka,Vrushti dynasties have collapsed.I sent people to bring Arjuna. He would be coming here soon. There is no difference between myself and Arjuna. He would drfinitely help you.Please save your kith and kin and elephants with his help.In few days,sea is going to engulf this entire Dwaaraka.Before yaadavas fight among themselves,Balaranma went for penance. So,please give me permission to go for penance.You do as Arjuna tells you to do.Conduct last rites to the deceased Yaadavaas.So,Arjuna!save these yaadava women.Arjuna told him that he would take them to Indraprasdha.He directed the ministers to make arrangements for their travel .He asked Daarakudu that they should go and find Sri Krishna. Arjuna directed the ministers to call all the civilians.He told them that on the seventh day from that day,Dwaaraka is going to be immersed in the sea.Vajrudu is going to become the king of Vindra prasdham.You can be happy under his rule as before. So,be ready for the travel to Indraprasdha along with your family members.Aged people,children and women should be given top priority while shifting.Do not repent for what has already happened. Sri Krishnas grand son,Vajra devudu is there to rule you. Arjuna stayed that night in the Krishnas palace.That night,Vasudeva ,adopting yoganishta, left his body and went to heaven.Wives of VaSUdeva were ready to go for Sathi. Arjuna conducted the last rites of Vasudeva in a grand manner and his wives,Devaki,Rohini,Bhadra and Madira had gone for Sathi sahagamanam.

Niryaana of Sri Krishna and Balaraama

Sri Krishna was thinking that Gaandhaaris curse has been fullfilled. No one remained except himself and BALARAAMA.Sri Krishna ,with the help of Daarukudu and Babhrudu,went in search of Balarama.He saw Balarama under atree.Sri Krishna told Daarukudu to go to hasthinapura and tell PAndavas about the destruction of Yaadava dynasty and bring Arjuna fast.Sri Krishna told Balarama to stay there itself .He would go and see that all the women reach Dwaraka safely and come back to him.Sri Krishna turned towards Vasudevudu,the king and told him like this.Hey father!you have seen the destruction and elimination of entire Kourava dynasty. Now,you are seeing the collapse of yadava dynasty. Myself and BALARAMA HAVE DECIDED TO DO PENANCE. sO,YOU RULE THE COUNTRY AND LOOK AFTER THE CIVILIANS.Arjuna is going to come here in one or two days. He would help you and do things according to your bidding.Saying so,Sri Krishna saluted his father in due respect.Vasudevudu fainted hearing this news.Evry one was weeping these words of Sri Krishna.Sri Krishna pacified his father that Arjuna was about to come there very soon and took permission from him to return to Balarama. He told Balarama that he has taken his fathers permission and returned. From BAlaramas face,a great snake had come out and went along the sky and reached sea. Varuna, Vaasuki and Thakshakudu came along with great many snakes and welcomed this snake.Ananthudu accepted the aura of Balarama in him. As soon as Blarama left this world,Sri Krishna was quite confirmed that all his duties were complete on this earth.He came to the conclusion that time has neared for his departure from this earth.so,He concentrated all his senses and lied down on the ground in yoga nishta.Demon named Jara entered a forest man and made himfeel that Sri Krishna lying behind trees was a deer. the archer released his arrow pointing to the feet of Sri Krishna.Tip of the arrow was made of Musalamu.The archer came to take the deer but saw Sri KRISHNA lying down . He wept for his deed. but Sri Krishna consoled him and left this world. Sri Krishna went to swargam. Celestial rishis,siddhas,Rudras,vasuvus,maruththulu,came to welcome himand praised him.Brahma came and saluted at his feet and cahnted vedas.Daarakudu reached Hasthinapura and told pandavas what all happened at Dwaraka.He explained the curse of sages, destruction of yaadava dynasty, demise of Balarama and Sri Krishna.He told that Sri Krishna had sent him to bring Arjuna to help Vasudeva. Pandavas wept for these bad developments. Taking Dharmarajus permission,Arjuna accompanied Daarakudu to Dwaraka.

Yaadavaas kill one aanother

Sri Krishna was observing all these incidents.He undrestood that the curse of sages and that of Gaandhaari was about to materialise.Thirty six years were completed from the day Gaandhaari cursed him. Thirty seventh year has set in. If death was inevitable,he wanted to die in a pious and religious place.He was sure that Yaadava dynasty was going to rooted out.Festival had to be conducted near sea shore.So ,he told every one that they had to go the sea shore with religious bent of mind and pray there. That night,every one dreamed that grotesque dark skinned woman had entered their houses by force and dragged their women clutching at their hair.Demons had also entered and took away their weapons and money.Next day they all saw that the wheel given by Agni went into the sky from Dwaaraka.Similarly Sri KLrishnas Garuda dhvajam,Balaramas Thaala dhvajam,nad chariot having Horses named Saibya,Sugreeva,Valaahaka,and Megha pashpa also went along the path of the sky. Yaadavas were not affected by these bad omens.They alighted horses,elephants,chariots and started for the sea shore.Sri Krishna had no chariot of his. So,he alighted another chariot and went without any interest.Balarama clad himself normally and walked along with his friends.Udhdhavudu,minister of Sri Krishna told that he was going to do penance.Balarama also told that he too wanted to do penance. Sri Krishna saluted both of them and started on his journey.Balarama sent Uddhava in one direction and he went in another direction.Sri Krishna sat under a tree with disinterest.Yaadava women prayed Brahmins and the food which they should give to Brahmins was distributed to monkeys.TRhey drank fully and started behaving without any restrictions and inhibitions. Saathyaki killed Kruthavarma with the asthra which was made of the tip of Musalam.He killed Naagaka and Bhoja dynasty warriors also.Sri Krishna wanted to ward off Saathyaki from killing the warriors but in the mean time,Andhaka warriors surrounded Saathyaki.Because Sri Krishna knew every thing, he kept quiet and was silent. Pradyumna,son of Sri Krishna went to help Saathyaki.Before Sri Krishnas eyes only, Bhoja,Andha warriors killed among themselves.They quarreled and fought with each other with neither nor reason. Sri Krishna lost his composure and killed those warriors with Musalam bits,which became stout sticks.Like this,Yaadava,Vrushna,bHOJA AND aNDHAKA WARRIORS DIED OF mUSALAM ,AS PER THE CURSE OF SAGES.

Mousala parvamu...curse of sages

Vaisampaayana maharshi was telling the story Bharatham to Janamejaya king.Dharmaraju ruled the country for thirty five years after Kurukshethra war.After that he saw bad omens.He received information that all yaadavas fought among themselves and got killed except for Sree Krishna and BALARAM.He told this information to his brothers.Vaisampaayana maharshi explained this to Janamejaya king. One day,Kanva maharshi,Naarada and Viswamithra had gone to Dwaraka to visit Sree Krishna.Sons of Yaadavas dressed Saambudu like a pregnant woman and took him to these sages. They saluted them and asked which child,whether girl or boy was going to be borne to that woman.Sambudu was son of Sri Krishna.Sages understood that they were making fun of sages. They got angry and cursed like this.that man was going to give birth to musalam which is going to be detrimental to the entire yaadava dynasty.Our words are not a joke! except Sri Krishna and Balaram,entire yaadava dynasty is going to bedestroyed by the musalam.Musalam is a stout stick.It is also called as rokali.Balarama is going to immerse himself in the ocean and leave his body.While Sree Krishna would lie down, a demon named Jara ,would slowly engulf him.Sages thought it would not be right to meet Sri Krishna and so returned back to their abodes without meeting Sri Krishna.Sri Krishna came to know about this affair later. Sri Krishna knew what all was going to happen in future but he was not interested in reverting back .He told his people that it was Gods act and they should not think it was the fault of his fellow men.Next Day, Sambudu gave birth to Musalamu.Vasudevudu was aghast to know this. He powdered Musalamu and sprinkled it in to the sea.They could not understand that no one can alleviate sages curse.Yaadavaas were afraid of Gaandhaaris curse also.So many bad omens appeared in Dwaraka. All the yaadavas and Brahmins were troubled for no known reason.

Dhrutharashtra and others die in the forest fire

Dhrutharashtra told Dharma raju that he wanted continue with his penance and requested Dharmaraju to return to Hasthinapura and rule the country.Dharmaraju could not deny the wish of his father.Dhrutharashtra hugged Dharmaraju and blessed him. He MADE Bheema happy with his talk.Dhrutharashtra praised Arjuna and hugged him and hugged him. He blessed Nakula and Sahadeva.Pandavas saluted the elders and took their blessings.Gaandhaari also blessed them.Droupadi and others saluted the elders and took their blessings. All of them returned to Hasthinapura.As usual, they ruled the country effectively. One day, Narada came to visit them.Dharmaraju asked him what all the places he went and news from those places.Narada started telling them about Dhrutharashtra. Dharmaraja!you went there and stayed for few days with Dhrutharashtra and others.One day, when they went to bathe in river Ganga and returned,fire of the forest engulfed them.Because Dhrutharashtra and others were observing fasting and doing penance,they were weak and could not run away from those intense fires.Dhrutharashtra advised Sanjaya to save himself from the fire. Sanjaya was bent on saving all of them,but Dhrutharashtra convinced him that he could not save everyone and made him agree to save himself.Gandhari,Kunthi and Dhrutharashtra sat facing East and went into penance.Dhrutha arshtyra adopted Yoga . Sanjaya went to Himalayas and saved himself of the forest fire.The intense fire engulfed all the three of them and Narada saw their dead bodies. Hearing this news,Dharmaraju hugged his brothers and wept for a long time. Even civilians wept learning about the news of Death of Dhrutharashtra ,Gaandhaari and Droupadi.We are all here and our father had to die like a common man in the fire and our mother Gaandhaari followed her husband. Even Droupadi met similar death like a destitute.Narada consoled him. Dhrutharashtra died in the fire which came out from his Aathma ie soul. Kunthee devi served her sister and brother in law as if they were her father in law and mother in law.They are all good souls. You ahve to perform last rites to them.Dharmaraju went to the banks of Ganga along with his brothers and wives and performed last rites to Dhrutharashtra and others in a pompous way.He gave heavy donations to Brahmins.Narada stayed with Dharma raju for all the twelve days and performed the procedures correctly. After that Dharma raju ruled his country impartially.

Vyaasa maharshi shows all the deceased warriors to Dhrutharashtra and others

Dhrutharashtra replied Vyaasa maharshi that it was not difficult for them to adjust to the life in the woods.Dharmaraju was looking after him and Gaandhaari very nicely. Dhrutharashtra was having affection for Dharmaraju and his brothers.Kunthee devi was looking after their welfare in the woods in a satisfying manner.They could achieve knowledge and calm and composed mind with Vyaasas blessings.Droupadi saluted the great sage and he blessed her. Vyaasa asked Dhrutharashtra that he would fulfill their desires if at all they had any with his power of penance. Dhrutharashtra told Vyaasa that his son,Duryodhana was cruel and was the root cause of the entire destruction of Kourava dynasty. He wanted Vyaasa to tell and explain what happened to all of them after their death in the war. Gaandhaari ,then,told Vyaasa that since their death in the war,Dhrutharashtras one and only desire was too see all his children in flesh and blood. So,hey great sage1if youcan show them ,in whatever place they might be,we would all be happy.Vyaasa maharshi accepted to show all of them to these people. He went to the banks of Ganga and took all of them along with him.All the sages also accompanied them .Civillians ,who accompanied Dharmaraju and his family to Dhrutharashtra,also went along with them.Next day morning, Vyaasa promised to show all the dead warriors to them. That whole night,no one could sleep properly. Next day morning, he went into the Ganga waters and called every one to come there. As soon as he called them,from the river Duryodhana and all his brothers,their sons, Abhimanyuand other grand sons of Pandu raju, KARNA,Bahlikudu,other kourava warriors,Virata and Drupada kings,Sakuni and his sons,theirrelations, Bheeshma and Drona ...all came one by one. They were all clad in celestial clothes, their bodies were glowing and with aura,.They all came with their families. Vyaasa gave sepcial sight to Dhrutharashtra to see his children and relatives.Gaandhaari also removed the cloth ,she usually ties across her eyes to see her children.All those deceased warriors ,who were coming from the river Ganga,were happy and talking with each other. There was no enmity among themselves.They were not proud. They were clean minded. They spent that entire day happily with their grand parents,teachers,mothers,grand mothers,fathers,brothers,brothers in law,and sons in law.Next day ,they started to go in to the river.Then ,Vyaasa maharshi told that who ever wanted to do sathi sahagamana with their husbands could do so.widows of the deceased warriors took permission from Dhrutharashtra and Gaandhaari and did sahagamana by going into the river with their husbands.They all went to devalokam. Vyaasa then advised Dhrutharashtra like this.Dhrutharashtra!you have seen your dead sons and their families and their children.So,do not pine for them from now on wards. You advise Dharma raju to return back to HASTHINAPURA AND RULE THE COUNTRY. DHARAMA RAJU TOOK PERMISSION FROM THEM AND WENT TO Hasthinapura along with his brothers.

Vidura passes away

Sages near the banks of Yamuna told Dharma raju that Viduruda was wandering in the forests without taking any food.Dharma raju saw him there.Vidurudu was unclean,dust all over his body, his hair was tangled and unclean.He was nude.Vidurudu saw the sages in aashram and ran away from that place.Dharmaraju warded off his people and he alone went in search of Vidurudu.Vidurudu observed that Dharmaraju alone was coming for him and he stood under a tree at a far off place.Dharmaraju went and stood before Vidurudu. Vidurudu was silent and stood before Dharmaraju. Dharmaraju requested him to look up and see him.Vidurudu looked up in a calm and composed manner and seeing Dharmaraju in a concentrated manner relieved himself of the body and joined his aathma ie soul with that of Dharmaraju.As soon as the soul of Vidura joined Djarmarajus soul,Dharmaraju became more strong,more ascetic and more strong.Dharma raju was awe struck with this development. He wanted to perform last rites to the body of deceased Vidura.But a celestial voice from the sky warned Dharmaraju from performing last rites to vIDURAS BODY.dHARMARAJAA!Vidura is a great maharshi.It is not apt for such a great soul to perform last rites as if he were a common man. So,do not do any thing to him. Dharma raju came back and told others what had happened in the woods.Every one was astonished.all the sages went to their abodes. Dharmaraju and his relatives stayed with Dhrutharashtra and others for another month.One day,Vyaasa maharshi came there. HE enquired DHRUTHARASHTRA.hEY KING!have you accustom yourself to the life in the woods?Are you indulging yourself along Gaandhaari in penance?Did you forget the sorrow for your deceased sons?Are you aware that Kunthee devi has forsaken her children and the kingdom to serve you with Bhakthi and respect?Dharmaraju is inacarnation of deity of Truth,himself.That was the reason why the aura of Vidura has joined him.

Pandavas visit Dhrutharashtra duringbhis Vaanaprasdha

Pandavas were in Hasthinapuram. But all the time ,they were worried about the welfare of Dhrutharashtra and Gaandhaari.They were repenting for their acts of killing their relations.One day,Sahadevudu came to Dharmaraju and told him that he wanted to see his mother,Kunthee devi,who accompanied Dhrutharashtra and Gaandhaari to the woods.Droupadi also requested Dharmaraju that she too wanted to see her in laws.Dharmaraju deputed Krupaachaaryudu and Yuyuthsudu to look after the city and went to see his mother and other elders,along with his people. They came across sages ,who told them that Dhrutharashtra and his people gad gone to River Yamuna for taking bath.These people moved in that direction. There they saw all of them. Sahadevudu saw his mother first and went to her weeping.Kunthee Devi hugged him and informed Gaandhaari that Sahadeva came.Other pandavas introduced their arrival to Kuntheedevi,Dhrutharashtra and Gaandhaari and saluted them.Droupadi followed them.Sages and rishis ,in the near by vicinity also came to see pandavas. They asked Sanjaya to explain them who was who.Sanjaya explained them that the lean person with golden tan,who was like a lion with so much aura that no one could see straight into his eyes was Dharmaraju.The person with reddish tan and heavy shoulders and wide chest and long arms was Bheema. The dark skinned,stunning person who is regal like an elephant with lotus like eyes was ,none other than Arjuna.Two elegant and beautiful persons who were sitting on either side of Kunthee Devi were Nakula and Sahadeva.THey were like Vishnuvu and Indra sitting side by side.Woman ,who was dark skinned and so beautiful,even in her middle years,was Droupadi.other woman ,who was fair skinned and glowing like white lotus was Sree Krishnas sister,Subhadra.Besides these,Arjunas wuves,Uloochi and Chithraangada were also there.Bheemas wife,Nakulas wife and Shadevas wife were also there.Other women who were sitting there in white sarees with undone hair were widows of Kouravas.Abhimanyus widow,Uththara was also sitting near by Subhadra. Dhrutharashtra enquired Dharmaraju as to how he was ruling the country.Dharma raju replied him favorably and enquired how they were engaging themselves in the woods ,without any difficulties.Dhruatharashtra replied that he could do penance confortably and Kuntheedevi was looking after them as if she served her inlaws.Even Gaandhari was doing penance following in the foot steps of her husband.Sanjaya was a knowledgeable man. He was not afraid of doing penance. Vidurudu would be moving around in the woods. He would take in only air and water. He would not eat anything. Some times ,he would forsake even water and air and still live.

aasrama vaasa parvamu

Dharma raju conducted Aswamedha yaaga in a majestic fashion.Every one praised him. He was ruling the country in the best interests of his people.He was giving due respect to Dhrutharashtra and Gaandhaari.Dhrutharashtra was also reciprocating his love and affection towards pandavas.Dharmaraju was letting Ddhrutharashtra to give alms to the poor and donate to Brahmins.All the kings who visited Dharamaraju were also meeting Dhrutharashtra a nd paying their respects.Dharmaraju conducted the annual rites of deceased Duryodhana and his brothers in a huge fashion. But Bheema was giving respect to Dhrutharashtra,just because he loved and respected his elder brother,Dharmaraju.It really never came from his heart. He was angry at the way Duryodhana and his brothers humiliated them and made them suffer,all those past years.No one used to tell these things to dharmaraju for fear of Bheema.When ever Bheema was near the, Dhrutharashtra used to remember the way his sons were killed in the hands of Bheema cruelly.When ever Bheema came near Dhrutharashtra and Gaandhaari,Bheema used to remember the way their sons ill treated them and Droupadi. When ever ,Dhrutharashtra was alone ,Bheema would hurt him by saying that just because his sons were fools,they were killed in his hands.Dharmaraju,Arjuna,Kuntheedevi and Droupadi were unawars of these incidents.Nakula and Sahadeva would feel happy whenever Bheema humiliated Dhgrutharashtra in this fashion.Gaandhaari and Dhrutharashtra were feeling sorry for their plight. Like this fifteen years have passed away. One day Dhrutharashtra called every one and told them that all the kouravas died because of his inefficiency.His uncontrolled love towards his son,Duryodhana was the actual cause of entire destruction.But they all died like warriors in the war.Now,he wanted to go to the woods and live the life of sages.Dharmaraju also wanted to go with them.Vyaasa maharshi came and told Dharmaraju not to be adamant on his demand.Vyaasa maharshi gave permission for Dhrutharashtra to go to Vaanaprasdha aasramam.That night,Dhrutharashtra taught all the knowledge he has on ruling and rules of kings.He taught him how to win over his enemies.He requested his people to permit him to go to the woods. For the last time he performed rites to the deceased people,his sons,relations,friends and gave donations to the poor and needy.Along with Gaandhaari,he started for vaanaprasdha. Kuntheedevi also accompanied them and told that she would serve them as if they were her in laws.Krupaaacharyudu,Vidurudu and Yuyuthsudu also accompanied them. But ,Dhrutharashtra sent Vidurudu and Yuyuthsudu back. They crossed RIVER Ganges and reached Kurukshethra.There they built thatched huts and lived there. There Dhrutharashtra was doing penance and every one was awestruck seeing his seriousness in performing it with utmost concentration.Narada,Devala and Mounjaala sages came to visit Dhrutharashtra.They praised his penance.

Dharmaraju completes Aswamedhayaagam

Dharmaraju was following how ARJUNA WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING HIS TASK. He was happy for his brothers accomplishment.He called his other younger brothers on maagha poornima day and explained Arjunas success story to them.Next they had to invite sages and other kings for the yaagam. They had to complete yaagasaala construction .They had to make arrangements for accomodation of sages and kings.Bheema sent Brahmins to invite all the sages,kings for the yaaga.He completed all the tasks entrusted to him by Dharmaraju.He welcomed every one who came to attend the yaaga with full respect.There was no shoartage for food and beverages. Lakhs and lakhs of people attended the yaaga and they were satisfied with the arrangements made .For every one lakh people who completed meals,bells were ringing. and they were ringing continously. It means that almost entire country was present there. Bheema,Nakula and Sahadeva gave warm welcome to the kings.Balarama,Sree Krishna and Sathyaki also came to attend the function. In the mean time,a servant came and told Dharmaraju that Arjuna was about to arrive at HASTHINA PURA IN SHORT TIME. dHARMA RAJU WAS VERY PLEASED TO HEAR THE NEWS AND GAVE HIM PRESENTS.Dhamrmaraju,Gaandhaari,Dhrutharashtra,,Sree Krishna and his other brothers went to receive Arjuna.Arjuna took the blessings of his elders.Every one was happy. Babhruvaahana came along with Chithraangada and Uloochi.kuntheedevi,Subhadra,Droupadi Gaandhaari and Dhtutharashtra and all others were happy to meet Babhruvaahana ,Uloochi and CHithraangada. Vyaasa maharshi came and advised Dharmaraju to start the yagna.He told Dharmaraju that he was very rich and he is supposed to give donations to the tune of three times of his wealth.By doing this mahaa yagna, sin caused by jnaathi vadha, ie killing of kith and kin and close relations ,would be wiped out.Every thing that is good would come to him.Ruthviks and yaajniks performed the yajna according to the procedure correctly.Dharmaraju gave crores of his money to those who attended the yajna.He gave his entire land to Vyaasa maharshi.Vyaasa maharshi told Dharmaraju to take the land and give gold in return to the value of land.Dharmaraju told him that he,along with his brothers would go to the woods and live there. he would not take back the land he donated to Vyaasa maharshi.Every one was happy with the proceedings. Sree krishna advised Dharmaraju to do as per the wish of Vyaasa maharshi.Dharmaraju gave gold equal to the value of land to Vyaasa maharshi. Vyaasamaharshi took it and gave it to the Brahmins and Ruthviks.Golden pillars that were made for the construction of yagna saala were given to Brahmins by Dharmaraju.Remaining gold ,Dharmaraju gave it to the people of other castes.Every one praised Dharmaraju that he did the yagnam like Maruththu emperor.Vyaasa gave his portion of gold to Kunthee devi. She in turn donated to the brahmins and other castes.Dharmaraju fell on the feet of Vyaasamaharshi and expressed his gratitude for helping him in performing this great yagna successfully.Vyaasa maharshi took leave of them and left the place. Dharmaraju gave ornaments studded with diamonds and pearls ,elephants and horses to the kings like Kubera.He showered his affection to Babhruvaahana.Uloochi and Chithraangada stayed with Arjuna and Babhruvahana left for his kingdom.Dharmaraju gifted Sindhu desam to the grand son of Dussala.Dussala was very happy with these happenings.Dharmaraju gave back the kingdoms which he won to those kings respectively.Dharmaraju gave so many gifts and prsents to Sree Krishna and prayed him whole heartedly.He gave costly presents to BALARAMA AND sATHYAKI ALSO.eVEN DEITIES WERE HAPPY FOR THE WAY,DHARMARAJU CONDUCTED THE yAAGAM.

Babhruvaahana goes to war with Arjuna

Babhruvaahana was ruling Manipoorapuram at that time. He was the son of Chithraangada and Arjuna.He was happy that his father was coming to their kingdom. He went to receive his father and give warm welcome to him.But Arjuna did not reciprocate his love and affection towards his son.He was aloof.He humiliated his son,Babhruvaahana.Babhruvaahana was let down with this behaviour of his father towards a son. Uloochi came to know about this affair by her extra ordinary powers. She was a nagarajakumari,who married Arjuna while he was roaming.She came to pacify Babhruvaahana and introduced herself as his mother.She advised Babhruvaahana to capture theyaagaaswam and fight with Arjuna. Then only,Arjuna would realise his sons strength and valor and respect and love him.Babruvaahana went to war with Arjuna. They fought with each other using powerful arrows and both collapsed at one time. Chithraangada and Uloochi came there knowing that both father and son have fainted.Chithraangada fainted seeing both her son and husband unconscious in the war field. After some time,Chithraangada regained her conscience and blamed Uloochi. Ullochi!because of you only ,both my husband and son are unconscious and lying on the ground.Why have you done like this? why did you instigate my son to go to war with his father?What should I call you?Are you not loyal to your husband?Chithraangada wanted to perform Sathi with her husband and she sat near his feet. After some time,Babhruvaahana woke up.He felt sorry for all these developments.He was ashamed for his act ,due to which his father was lying on the ground,defeated.He expressed his unhappiness and agony for heeding Uloochis words.He too wanted to leave his body along with his father. Uloochi thought of Sanjeevani mani and it was prsent in her hands in no time. She gave it to Babhruvaahana and told him to touch that stone to Arjunas chest.He would revive with in no time. Sh etold them that Arjuna would never die. He was one among Nara naaraayanas. He is a great leader and warrior. Arjuna got up as if from sleep.As soon as he got up he enquired welfare of Babhruvaahana. He was surprised to see Uloochi and Chithraangada there.He was happy to see them.He enquired if anything wrong had been done to Uloochi,either by Babhruvaahana,Chithraangada or Arjuna himself.She answered him in negative. Arjuna requested all of them to to aatend the aswamedhayaagam on the coming Chaithra poornima.He took leave of them and started on his journey again with his yaagaaswam. From there,Arjuna reached Magadha .Meghasandhi,grand son of Jaraasandhudu captured the yaagaaswam. Arjuna told him in good words to release the aswam.But the boy did not oblige.Meghasandhi started to fught him.Arjuna was just defending himself but did not attack the boy.Meghasandhi was under the impression that it was his supremacy that was doing the trick.Arjuna broke his flag mast and killed his chariot horses. Meghasandhi came to attack Arjuna with his mace but Arjuna broke that too. Then the boy realised his strength and pleaded for his life.Arjuna told the boy that his elder brother had given instructions not to kill any one.That was why he was not killing him. He welcomed the boy to the yaagam. Yaagaaswam went to Vanga,Pundra,Mlechcha kingdoms. Arjuna won over those kings and welcomed them to the yaagam.Son of Sakuni gave stiff fight and was killed by Arjuna. Sakunis grand son came to attacvk Arjuna and could not withstand him. In the mean while,his mother and other ministers came and requested Arjuna to save the boy.He gave some good advice to the boy and told them to attend the yaagam.Finally,yaagaaswam reached Hasthinaapuram.

Arjuna goes to protect the yaagaaswam

Dharma raju called Arjuna and told him that he was the only capable person to protect the yaagaaswam. He directed Arjuna to tell the kings that Dharmaraju could not come in person because he was yaagadeekshithudu ie observing yaaga.Dharmaraju directed Bheema and Nakula to look after the welfare of the state.He took permission from Gaandhaari,Dhrutharashtra ,and Kuntheedevi and started the yagna.Vyaasa performed the yagna along with other ruthviks.Dharmaraju discarded his kings attire and put on the clothes fit for a yaagadeekshith.Arjuna followed the yaagaaswam. Yaagaaswam went northern side and reached Thrigartha.Sons of Thrigartha king came to seize it.Arjuna requested them to release the horse and they should live like friends and relations amicably. But they did not heed his words. They started to attack him. Arjuna did not lose temper but was giving them fitting reply with his Gaandeevam. But at one time, they succeeded in tripping Gaandeevam from Arjunas hands. Arjuna became angry and released so many arrows at them that ran away in different directions. Their relations came running to Arjuna and sought his protection.Arjuna requested them to attend the yagna performed by Dharmaraju . He took the yaagaaswam and left the place. THehorse reached Narakas Pragjyothishapuram.Son of Bhagadaththa captured the horse and came on an elephant to fight with Arjuna. The war went on for four days.On the fourth day ,ARJUNA killed the elephant and told the boy to attend the yaaga performed by Dharma raju. Arjuna told him that Dharmaraju had specifically told him not to kill any kings or their children. That was the reason he fought with the boy so long so as not to harm him.He was not angry with Bhagadaththas son. Yaagaaswam reached Sindhudesam.Saindhava was its king.A big army had come on chariots to fight with Arjuna.For a time,ARJUNA was on low king. But he revived and fought back. Their army ran away. But they came again and fought with Arjuna.Arjuna had no other go but to kill them.Saindhavas wife was Duryodhanas sister. She came along with her grand son to meet Arjuna and wept. She requested Arjuna to save her grand child.Arjuna was affected by her words. He said these words in pain. Kshathriya dynasty in merciless by nature. Duryodhana was very cheap and crooked.But we are worst still. Dussala!DO NOT be afraid. Go home!I will not harm your grandson. Dussala was happy and returned to her home. Yaagaaswam roamed about and reached Manipoorapuram.

Aswamedhayaagam started

Dharmaraju returned to Hasthinapuram from Himalayas with huge treasures.Sree krishna directed Vidurudu and Yuyuthsudu to decorate the city.Balarama and Sree Krishna gave warm welcome to Pandavas.Pandavas and Yadavas hugged each other with so much love and affection.Happiness and josh was every where.Pandavas learnt that Sree Krishna gave life to Pareekshiththu and praised Sree Krishna profusely.They were very grateful for his blessings and help. One day Vyaasa maharshi came to see them. Yudhishtara requested his permission to start Aswamedhayaaga with the treasures they brought from Himalayas.Vyaasa gave his permission.Dharmaraju then turned to Sree KRishna and sought his help and approval to start Aswamedhayaaga as he was their guru,teacher,father and mother,minister,god,and relation. He was every thing to them.Sreen Krishna told Dharmaraju that he too wanted to involve himself in performing Ahwamedha yaaga.Vyaasa maharshi told Dharmaraju to start the yagna on Chaithra poornima.Yaajnavalkyudu,Pailudu and Vyaasa would look after the formalities of the yagna.He directed Dharmaraju to select a good and efficient horse as yaagaaswam. He told him make every thing needed for performing the yagna in gold.Vyaasa maharshi approved the horse and told them to release the horse to roam the entire country. Vyaasa directed that Arjuna should follow the horse and protect it at any cost.Bheema and Nakuludu were deputed to look after kingdom and its welfare.Sahadevud was directed to look after their families.