Thursday, October 22, 2020

Reading Notes: PDE Mahabharata, Part D

69

    As Duryodhana was dying, Ashwatthaman, Drona's son, Kripa, and Kritavarman were given permission to attack the Pandavas while they slept. As they approached the gate, they encountered Shiva and retreated. Ash then there himself into a fire to receive the good graces of Shiva. Shiva then entered his body and helped them slay the sleeping Pandavas as revenge. Duryodhana died happy knowing of what his son did.

 

Ashwatthaman propitiates Shiva

before the night raid on the Pandava camp. Source: British Museum


Bibliography

"Mahabharata Online: Public Domain Edition" Part 69 by Dutt and Mackenzie.

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