Week 11 Story: Krishna Shows His True Self

Author's Note:
This is a story of Krishna trying to make peace yet again between the Pandavas and Kauravas. It also shows Krishna in his true form and as a powerful being. I really liked this story and recreated it. I did not think of or make up this story!

This story is about Krishna's visit to the Kaurava's. It was the Pandava's turn to rightfully get what they had lost back. They had even spent thirteen years in exile as told. They sent a message to the Kauravas. It was as following:

    "Tell thou Duryodhana that we will accept that portion of the raj which we ourselves have conquered and settled: he can retain the rest. My desire is for peace."

Many days went past, and the Pandavas waited in vain for an answer to their message. Krishna was still trying his best to make peace between the two parties and avoid war. Therefore, Krishna went to address the situation.

"I will now journey unto Hastinapura and address the maharajah and his counsellors on thy behalf."
He went up to their door modestly and said, "I have come hither not to seek war, but to utter words of peace and love."

Duryodhana became angry. He was a haughty man who had cunningly taken the Pandava's Kingdom and was refusing to give it back or respond to anyone asking him to. He was a jealous man full of envy and hatred. Him and his closest team of people wanted to lay hands on Krishna to weaken the Pandavas but he found out. He was Krishna after all and read their wicked thoughts.

Krishna spoke eloquently and powerfully. His speech shook the room and left the Kauravas in shock. His words were no less than a sharpened sword that pierced through Duryodhana's heart.

 "Ah! Thou of little understanding, is it thy desire to take me captive? Know now that I am not alone here, for all the gods and holy beings are with me."

His body was transformed into a tongue of flame; gods and divine beings appeared about him; fire issued from his mouth and eyes and ears; sparks broke from his skin, which became as radiant as the sun.

"O Dhritarashtra, thee I forgive freely, but alas! A father is often cursed by the people because of the wicked doings of his own son," said Krishna. It was then that Duryodhana's father knew his son was cursed and there was nothing he could do to change the sins his sons had committed in the past and the mistakes he kept repeating in the present. Only one word knew him: Doom!




Image Source:

       https://indus-meetindus.blogspot.com/2016/09/krishna-imprisonment.html

Bibliography:

     Laura Gibbs, Mahabaratha Reading 

     http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/search/label/PDE%20Mahabharata

Comments

  1. CharlieHorseApril 16, 2021 at 1:01 AM

    Hi Zille!
    I really liked this recreation of the story of Krishna trying to make peace. I liked the way you described everyone and their emotions, it was very powerful! You described Krishna in such a powerful yet calm way. Someone who would never abuse their power, but use it to work to keep the balance. I don't know if you want to add twists to the story but it could be a fun way to experiment!

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