Aswamedha parvamu

After performing last rites to Bheeshma.Dharmaraju could not control his grief.He was about to fall to the ground. Bheema caught him and slowly made him lie on the ground.Arjuna and others attended to him.Sree Krishna pacified him.Dhrutharashtra came and sat near him. Dharmaraja!You won this kingdom according to Kshathriya rules and regulations only.Oh son!do not weep!main reason for all this calamity is that I have never stood by what was right.That is the main why why Gaandhaari and I are in such a despicable condition.We are aged and we are alone.Think of us.Do not be sorrowful.Sree Krishna also pacified him. Dharmaraju!if kith and kin weep ,departed souls also would not be happy.all your people died in war and reached heaven.So,you need not be sorry for them.YoU conduct a great yagna and give donations profusely.You pray deities and pithrudevathas. Vyaasa maharshi also chided him. Dharmaraja! we have been brain washing you since so much time. aGAIN YOU ARE LOSING YOUR CONFIDENCE. Are our teachings and preachings full waste?Dharma raju replied him.You are all telling me that I can wipe off my sins by conducting Aswamedha yaagam and by giving donations to Brahmins profusely.But let me put my point before you. All the kings died in the war.It is not right to take money from their sons who are still in grief.Duryodhana utilised the entire amount in the treasury and that too ,which was saved by people.So,at present I do not have any money.I do not know any way out to earn so much money to conduct Aswamedha yaagam.In this condition,How can I conduct it?So,please give me permission to go to vaanaprastham. To this Vyasa maharshi smiled and gave a suggestion. Dharmaraja!earlier a king named,Maruththudu, did a yagna and gave donations and offerings profusely to all the great Brahmins.Brahmins could not carry such huge amounts. So,they carried whatever they could and left what they could not carry.While leaving that place they gave the word that who ever comes across that money and riches can take it.They would not be in the wrong,if they take that money.That king perfomed the yagna with golden vessels and articles. That king left all those golden appliances there itself and told that any one can take them and use them.So,Dharmaraja!go ,collect and bring them and use them.Dharmaraju learnt about the story of King Maruththudu.Sree Krishna advised Dharmaraju to win over his enemy named sorrow.He told him to be happy and told him Kaama geetha.Vyaasa,Narada,and other sages,bHeema,Droupadi and others saw to it that Dharmaraju came out of his sorrow.Dharmaraju told that he would find that riches and they had to come again.They all blessed him and went their ways.Dharmaraju gave donations to Brahmins in the name of Karna and other great warriors.He lived along the banks of Ganga for some time and returned to Hasthinapura. Sree Krishna and Arjuna stayed at Indraprastham.They were moving along the rivers,mountains and forests and discussing about many things. Arjuna would think of Abhimanyu and would become sad. Sree Krishna would pacify him.Arjuna was grateful for his friends help in bringing back the kingdom to Pandavas and he would show his gratitude to Sree krishna. Like that,both friends were happy.

Sree Krishna pacifies Ganga

Dharmaraju and his brothers,along with Yuyuthsudu and Vidurudu placed the body of Bheeshma on sandal wood blocks .The bathed the dead body with scented waters and pious Ganga waters.THey put silk clothes on the body.They decorated his body with reverence.They gave donations on a large scale to Brahmins.Nakula and Sahadeva carried him holding his head. Dhrutharashtra and dHARMARAJU HELD HIM towards his feet. Bheema and Arjuna placed white cloth over his body. Yuyuthsudu held an umbrella.Dhoumyudu presided the formalities.Pandavas did last rites to Bheeshmas body in a grand manner.While Vyasa was accompanying them,they performed thilodaka pradaanam along with their wives ,on the banks of Ganga. At that time,Ganga came out from the waters ,weeping for her son.Hey Krishna!You all know about my sons valor.He has determination.He won over his teacher,Parasurama ,also .But at the end,he was killed in the hands of Sikhandi.I am still alive,seeing all these atrocities.To her wailing,Sree Krishna pacified her.Hey Ganga!do not pine for your son.Your son went to heaven.Actually,he is one of the Vasuvus.But ,due to a curse,He was born as a human being.He has no one equal to him.Do not be sad.Even Indra can not defeat him. How can Sikhandi win over him?On Bheeshmas request only,Arjuna felled him,but it looked as if Sikhandi defeated him.Arjuna himselfprepared the bed of arrows on Bheeshmas bidding.Bheeshma is such a great man, that he had death in his control.. he left this world according to his wish. Ganga devi was convinced and left them with clear mind.

Anusaasanika parvamu

After fifty days,Yudhishtara came to Bheeshma,after the onset of Uththaraayana punyakalam. He came along with Gaandhaari,Dhrutharashtra,his brothers,Krupaachaarya,Dhoumyudu and other Brahmins. By the time he went,already,Vyaasa and many great sages were there.Yudhishtara and his brothers saluted each and every one of them in reverence.He went to Bheeshma and told him that he came along with all his people as per his request and pleaded him to open his eyes and look at them.Bheeshma opened up his eyes and expressed his happiness in seeing all of them. He turned towards Dhrutharashtra and gave him piece of advice.Dhrutharashtra!you are a great man. You studied vedas.You respected elders .You know what is right and what is wrong.Do not feel sorry for what has happened.Because they were bound to happen in that fashion only.Pandurajus sons are also your kids.You helped them,protected them and looked after them ,since their childhood.Be afather figure to them and look after their welfare.Accept their offerings of service to you. You direct them as what to do and what not to do. Your brothers children are your children too. never forget that that fact. Bheeshma looked at Sree Krishna and praised him profusely.He saluted him and requested him to have soft corner towards him.He said,Hey Krishna1you are my strength.I am your disciple.You give me permission to leave this body and leave this world. You are the only strength to pandavas.You protect them all the time.You and Arjuna are great sages named as Naranarayanas.Krishna was very happy to hear these words. He told Bheeshma that he was a very good soul. He had done nothing wrong. He had done many good things in his life.He loved and respected his father to the utmost extent. That was the reason,why even death was waiting at his door steps for his permission and is in his possession.Krishna had given Bheeshma permission to leave this earthly body and reach heaven. Bheeshma took [permission from every one there to die and told them to follow righteousness, nonviolence all the time.He donated all his possessions to Brahmins.Bheeshma told Yudhishtara that Brahmins,Ruthviks,teachers,old people are to be respected all the time.slowly,he left this materialistic world.

Bheeshma tells stories of so many great people

Bheeshma told sages and Yudhishtara the stories of Naadee janghudu,importance of righteousness,story of a brilliant man,story of a brahmin ,Manky.He told Ajagara sory,how five most important elements have evolved,symptoms of death nearing us,dialogue between Sulabha and Janaka,Story of Suka maharshi,dialogue between ,Nara and Narayana,good advises given by Vishnu told deities,and importance of Hayagreeva. Yudhishtara told Bheeshma that Duryodhana has denied kingdom to Yudhishtara out of greed and he in turn fought with greed for kingdom.Then ,Bheeshma explained about death and how powerful it is.Bheeshma told him ABOUT story of Sudarsana,importance of Brahminism,fighty between god and the mortal,importance of protection other person,story of Garutmantha,places where wealth would stay and saw to it that Yudhishtara came out of his sadness. At that time, sages like Athrivasishta,Bhruguvu,Pulasthya,Pulahudukrathuvu,Angirasudu,Agasthyudu,Kanvudu,Gouthamudu,Viswamithra,Jamadagni and many others came to visit Bheeshma ,in his last stages.Pandavas saluted each and every one of them and praised them profusely.They saw him and disappeared in the split of a second. Bheeshma explained their greatness.He explained in detail the greatness of Ganga,the river.He explained the dialogue between Narada and Vasudeva ,and,Bhoomi and Vasudeva. Dharmaraju asked him how people would go after death.Bheeshma told him that it was a secret and only Bruhaspathi could tell him. Bruhaspathi was about to come there. So,Bheeshma advised Yudhishtara to ask that question and get answer from Bruhaspathi.Bruhaspathi clarified the doubts of Yudhishtara and went to Amaravathi.Bheeshma told Yudhishtara about Ahimsa,ie nonviolence,dialogue between Vyasa and Mythreya,Dialogue between Kaikeyi and Sandili,Dialogue between Narada and Pundareeka,story of Sree Krishna,dialogue between Uma and Maheswara,caste system as told by Siva and its rules and regulations,Vishnu sahaasranamaavali,dialogue between Pavana and Kaarthaveerya.Bheeshma told that Sree Krishna would explain Brahminism and its effects.Sree Krishna told him that and greatness of Siva. Bheeshma then explained intricate and delicate dharmasookshmas,reasons for good and bad in ones life.Bheeshma then told Yudhishtara to come out of his agonised mind and rule the kingdom peacefully. He told that Vyasa maharshi was God himself personified.Sree Krishna is God himself ,but your man now.He blessed pandavas and directed them to go to Hasthinapura and be happy.

Bheeshma explains virtue and righteousness to Dharmaraju

Bheeshma said these words of praise to Dharmaraju. When Dharmaraju was born,all the sages were very happy.No one equal him in righteousness in the entire world. If he still has some doubts and wants to clarify them with me,I would be most obliged to help him.Krishna told like this. Dharmaraju is under the impression that he has killed his teachers,relations ,friends and elders in the war.Crores of people died with the effect of war,either directly or indirectly.He is afraid how you would react to him.To this Bheeshma repliedthat it is the duty of Brahmins to learn Vedas.Similarly,it is the duty of the king to war against those who are in the wrong.It is not wrong even if he kills near and dear,when they arein the wrong.So,Dharmaraju is in the right path only. Dharmaraju ,then,got up and saluted him and touched his feet with reverence.Bheeshma called him with affection and made him sit near him.Dharmaraju saluted Sree Krishna ,Vyaasaand other sages and took their permission to question Bheeshma regarding virtue and righteousness.He asked Bheeshma to tell him about the duties and rules of kings.How should they behave.Next day morning Pandavas came to Bheeshma,along with sages. Bheeshma explained about Danda neethiie how a king should punish if the other person has done something wrong.He told the stories of Vainyudu and other kings.He told about the rules and regulations of caste system.He told about Maandhaatha story. He explained about rights of civilians.He told him rules of kings as told by Bruhaspathi.He told about Kubera and Muchikunda converasation.He told how one should do penance.He explained truth and how to control temptations.He explained about Khadga prabhavam ,when Nakula asked.Dharmaraju discussed with Vidura differences and distinguishing features of Dharma,ardha and kaama. Next day ,they again came to Bheeshma.

Sree Krishna advises DHARMARAJU to SEEK BHEESHMAS HELP

Dharmaraju handed over the kingdom to Dhrutharashtra and Gaandhaari and told them that he would rule the country according to their wishes and likes.He used to take their advice before implementing any thing.He saw to it that widows of the war were never sorry.He respected elders like Yuyuthsudu,Sanjaya,ministers of kouravas,Dhoumyudu and others.He attended to his mother Kuntheedevi and wife ,Droupadi. One day,He went to see Sree Krishna.At that time,Sree krishna was in dhyaana.Later ,he saw Dharmaraju and told him that he was thinking about Bheeshma,who was on the bed of arrows for many days. Bheeshma was praying him.Sree Krishna suggested that Uththaraayana punya kaalam was about to start. So,he should go to Bheeshma and seek help from him. clarify his doubts regarding righteousness.It would be good for Dharmaraju.Krishna told Dharmaraju to call his brothers,Krupacharyudu,Yuyuthsudu and Sanjaya. They should all go to visit Bheeshma. All of them went to Bheeshma in the warfield.There,they saw that Vyaasa,Naarada,Deva sthaanu,vaathsya and maharshis and sages were involved with Bheeshma in debate on righteousness.Sree Krishna told about the story of Parasurama to Dharmaraju on their way to Bheeshma.Dharmaraju and others saluted all the great sages and recieved their blessings.Sree Krishna enquired the health of Bheeshma.He praised Bheeshmas valour,knowledge and his righteous path of living.Sree Krishna requested Bheeshma to give suggestions to Dharmaraju on many issues which were troubling his conscience. Bheeshma saluted Sree Krishna and praised him that he was omniscient all knowledgiable.Sree Krishna told that he understood his bhakthi. He also told that after fifty six days from then,sun will enter uththarayana punyakaalam,then he could leave his body.VaSUVULU WOULD WAIT FOR HIS ARRIVAL ON PLANES.After you leave this world,righteousness should not be lost in this world. So tell all about it to DHARMARAJU. BHEESHMA told Krishna his inability to talk and explain things to Dharmaraju and so,requested Krishna to tell those things,himself .To that Krishna gave Bheeshma three boons. Bheeshma would not feel the pain or exhaustion caused by the arrows.He would not feel drowsy and thirsty.he would feel as if he is in fit state of body and mind.his mind would be so clear that he would neither waver nor get confusion in explaining things to Dharmaraju.Vyaasa and other sages praised Sree Krishna for his foresight. Next day,pandavas,Sree Krishna took Dhrutharashtra also along with them. By the time they went,Vyaasa and other sages were also present there.Narada told them to clarify everyones doubts as Bheeshma was about to leave his body soon.Then they said that Dharmaraju was the apt person to start the dialogue with Bheeshma. Bheeshma was fit and fine like a boy.He asked Krishna why he has selected him to tell them about righteousness. He himself could have told them.To that Sree Krishna told that he wanted him to give that credit to Bheeshma.

Dharmaraju crowned the king of Hasthinapura

Sree Krishna advised Dharmaraju .Dharmaraju!wage war against those who attack you. respect Brahmins.Be affectionate towards relatives.Be happy with your family members.Get yourself enthroned. It is long due.Sree Krishna directed Arjuna to organise and look after the crowning celebrations.Dharmaraju was also happy.Sree Krishna and Sathyaki sat in front of Dharmarju. Bheema and Arjuna sat besides Dharmaraju. Nakula and Sahadeva sat behindDharmaraju.Kunthee devi and Dhrutharashtra sat beside Sree Krishna.Vidurudu and Dhoumyudu sat near by.Behind Dhrutharashtra ,Gaandhaari,Yuyuthsudu and Sanjaya sat.Sree Krishna welcomed Krupaacharya and Dharmaraju respectfully saluted him.Kings and civilians attended the grand function.Taking Sree Krishnas permission,Dhoumyudu prepared the dias and invited Dharmaraju to come and sit along with Droupadi. they performed many rituals.Dharmaraju was made the the king officially. Dhrutharashtra also approved it by bathing him with pure and pious waterd.Dharmaraju gave alms to the civilians. He respected Dhrutharashtra and Gaandhaari.Dharmaraju made Bheema the prince of Hastinapura.He delegated various powers to Vidura,Sanjaya,Nakula,Sahadeva,Arjuna and Dhoumyudu according to their capabilities.To supervise things that are entrusted to all,he selected Vidura,Yuyuthsudu,and Sanjaya.He was Grateful for SreekRISHNA FOR HAVING HELPED THEM SINCE THE BEGINNING. Dharmaraju told his younger to be happy and enjoy life atleast now.He allotted Duryodhanas palace to Bheema,Dussaasanas palace to Arjuna,Durmarshana and Durmukhas palaces to Nakula and Sahadeva respectively.He requested Vidura,Yuyuthsudu and Sanjaya to stay where they were earlier. He requested Sree Krishna and Sathyaki to stay with Arjuna. Like this,they were living happily.