Adi Parvam !! Construction of tunnel inside the Palace of Wax !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rishi Vaishampayana continued “ Oh! King Janamejaya, one of the experts in the construction of passageways and friend of Vidura approached Pandavas in loneliness and spoke “I am experienced in the construction of tunnels was send by Vidura.  I would like to offer my sincere service to you.  Kindly educate me what I should  do?  Vidura has intense faith in me, it was one of the reasons he instructed me to help Pandavas and assist Yudhishtira in the construction of passageway.  It was preplanned by Purochan to set fire on the entrance of this palace in the dark hours of Amavasya on a Chathurthi day.   This deceitful plot was conceived by sinful Duryodhana, son of Drutharashtra to kill Pandavas along with their mother Kunthi.  Oh! son of Pandu, I have understood that Vidura spoke about the treacherous plan in an outcaste language/mlecha and you have answered him in the same slang.  I have mentioned the above words with a sincere intention to obtain your trust.”

 

The righteous Yudhishtira, son of Kunthi who always speaks the truth started to pronounce after listening to Kankan, “Oh! Virtuous one, I know you as an affectionate and trustworthy friend of Vidura,  I know you are faithful to Vidura who is aware of all that happenings.  You will be treated as close associate of us now onwards and serve us in the same manner as you do to Vidura, never differentiate us from Vidura.  We will treat you in the same way as we do to Vidura and protect us from the evils like Vidura.  This palace was constructed by Purochan at the evil command of Duryodhana, who is having all those wealth and evil associates to haunt us.  Kindly provide us your sincere assistance and protect us from the death in the wildfire, the wicked plan of Duryodhana should not be successful.  This palace was constructed close to his stockroom of armaments and ammunition; it has huge walls with no escape route.  Vidura was well aware of the treacherous plans of Duryodhana from its beginning and duly informed us.  Kshathri/Vidura has given plentiful instructions and information about the same and warned us.  You should work without the knowledge of Purochan who is vigilant and cautiously waiting at the entrance of this palace.”  Kankan cordially replied “So let it shall be “.  Shortly, a huge tunnel was constructed inside the palace; it has the mouth at the center of the palace that was skillfully covered with the wooden planks which was not possible to recognize easily for Purochan who was always watchful.  Pandavas were vigilant at all times with their armaments, they slept with their weapons.  They travelled through the woodlands and conducted hunting expedition in the day hours.  Oh! King Janamejaya, they pretended that they have absolute faith in Purochan though they least believed in him.  In this way, they lived safely in the Palace of Wax.  None of the people of Varanavarth was aware of the plans of Pandavas.  It was Kankan, who was the faithful associate of Vidura was aware about the proceedings of Pandavas.”

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Adi Parvam !! Yudhishtira’s wise plan for the survival !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rishi Vaishampayana continued “The people of Varanavarth came to know about the arrival of Pandava’s and it brought them in a state of ecstasy.    They all hurried in various convoys to receive the sons of Pandu, they were carried numerous gifts mentioned in the scriptures to offer the sinless sons of Pandu and they showered blessings on them uttering ‘Victory to you all’, they gathered around the sons of Kunthi with utmost admiration.  Yudhistira majestically stood in the middle of those people of Varanavarth like Lord Indra among the deities,  they were all adorned in various precious gems were highly revered by the people of Varanavarth, eventually they entered in the thickly populated city.  They visited the house of Brahmins who were engaged in their duties of teaching Veda & Scriptures, prominent members of the Varanavarth, and the homes of soothars, Vaishya and shudras.  Oh! The bull of Bharatha dynasty, Pandavas assigned Purochan to proceed to the palace constructed for them and they followed him.  At the arrival Purochan served them with meals, drinks, beddings etc..  Pandavas continued to reside in this palace was highly revered by the people of Varanavarth and Purochan, in this way, Pandavas stayed ten days in that palace.  Though the palace was inauspicious place to live in, Purochan repeatedly convinced them that it was one of the divine palaces to settle.  Later, well attired Pandavas with various gems and jewelry entered like Yaksha in to the inner areas of palace with Purochan.  The sinless Yudhishtira keenly observed the entire palace and informed Bhima that it was constructed with easily burning materials, mostly wax added with high quality ghee and fat.  Yudhishtira spoke to Bhima “ Oh! Destroyer of enemies, it is clearly evident that the palace is constructed with easily burning materials.  It was the plan of our enemy to construct the palace with all those dried materials like grass, straw, woods added with pure ghee by a skillful architect.  It was the treacherous place of Duryodhana, we all believed Purochan who is the wicked servant of Duryodhana waiting to burn us into ashes.  Oh! Son of Prutha, the righteous and intelligent Vidura who was always desired for our good has already informed me about the depraved plan of Duryodhana and the wax house.”  Bhima replied “Oh! Brother, if you are aware of this palace was constructed with easily burning materials, in my opinion it is advisable to leave this palace right now and return to our home.”  Yudhistira answered ‘Oh! Bhima, it is wise to be in this palace, we will continue to live here without giving any suspicion to Purochan, we will remain vigilant and cautious, and at the same time we should find an appropriate way to protect us.  Purochan is an evil-doer living in this palace at the instruction of Duryodhana.  How do Bhishmacharya react to the situation after listening to the news of our death in fire accident? Did he get fuming with anger towards Kauravas? There is a possible chance that all the righteous members in our family of Kurus include our grandfather Bhishmacharya may get wrath and react to this incident.  If we move out this palace with the fear of fire accident, there is a risk that Duryodhana who is desired the throne of Hasthinapur has the power and men to follow his evil instructions, he will send his men to search for us and kill.  We have neither power nor men with us, he has possessed the both.  We have no companion or close association, we have no wealth but Duryodhana has all that in his possession. Is not that clear that Duryodhana will try to kill us by using any of the means, either by wealth or power or men?  Therefore, we will bamboozle Purochan and run our days.  We will continue to live in forests and wander on Earth, conduct rigorous hunting expedition that will help us to find out various routes, which will help us to protect from the enemies in times of crisis.  Today, we will secretly construct a tunnel from our chamber.  Thus, we will do all those needed to protect us in a secret manner; we will definitely win over the fire accident.  We will continue to stay here and do our work without the knowledge of Purochan or the people of Varanavarth, no one should know about our existence.”

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Adi Parvam !! Vidura’s secret code words to Pandavas !!

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rishi Vaishampayana continued “ Pandavas preceded to Varanavarth in an auspicious chariots pulled by fine horses which has the speed of wind.  Before getting into the Chariots, Pandavas reverentially greeted and prostrated before Bhishmacharya, King Dhrutharashtra, Dronacharya, Kripacharya, Vidura and elderly members of Kuru family.  Pandavas affectionately embraced the youngest members of the family, bade farewell to the ministers of assembly and the people of Hasthinapur.   Vidura and elderly members of the Kuru family and the people of Hasthinapur followed the lion like valorous Pandavas for a little distance and returned with heavy heart.  The people of Hasthinapur observed the grief of sons of Pandu while leaving their own land and they screamed in loud voices “The wicked and blind King Dhrutharashtra is failed to pay attention towards the righteousness and impartiality.  The sinless Yudhishtira, valorous Bhima, or Dhanajya/ Arjuna son of Kunthi/Prutha should not have any guilt feelings in future (The people of Hasthinapur had foreseen the great war of Kurushetra).  How could it is possible for the honorable sons of Madhri, Nakula and Sahadeva to react to this situation when Yudhishtira, Bhima and Arjuna keeps silence at this moment? King Dhrutharashtra is jealous of the achievement of these valorous sons of Pandu in their right of their Kingdom.  How did Bhishmacharya remain silent without any grief and keep unnoticed the unfair practises when Pandavas exiled to the sinful land Varanavarth?  The King Vichithraveerya, son of righteous King Shanthanu and King Pandu were ruled this city successfully and took care of its subjects as their children,  but King Pandu attained salvation in the world of deities and King Dhrutharashtra turned self-centered and arrogant towards the sinless sons of Pandu, legal heir to the throne.  Why should we stay in this flourished city?  We will discard our homes and treat that we too exiled from this city and follow Yudhishtira the righteous son of Pandu.”  Yudhishtira listened to the sorrowful words of the people of Hasthinapur, though he was completely devastated at the turn of events, he pacified the people “King is like our father, he is respectable, he is our preceptor and elderly person, we should always follow his instructions without any doubt.  You all are our sincere friends, you have been caring and pouring your good wishes upon us, hence you have pleased us; you have to return to your homes now and sincerely wait for the opportunity to serve us for the betterment at the right time.” after listening to the modest opinion of Yudhishtira, the people of Hasthinapur started to leave, before that they circumambulated and showered blessings on them.  Once the people of Hasthinapura started to leave to their homes, Vidura who is prominent in the Nithi Sastra/impartiality approached Yudhishtira and spoke in the slang of an inferior caste/Mleccha, that was well known to Yudhishtira as well “It is the responsibility of an individual to be cautious and remain well- protected himself against the treacherous plans of the enemies in the regime.  If an individual knows the fact that there are various methods other than the weapons to chop off the body and aware to protect from them, he remains victorious and unaffected by the enemies.  The blaze which swallow the straw and wood, the sun which evaporates the dew drops cannot do harm to the rats or deer sheltered in the hollow of a tree, thus the intelligent ones survive at the time of crisis.  A blind has no knowledge of paths and never bothers to know the same.  A non ambitious individual never prosper in his life.  Keep all that I have mentioned in your memories and protect yourselves.  Your enemies’ evil idea to punish with the non-weapon/wax house should be confronted like a lion which resides in a cavern with various exits to protect it from the hazard; it will help at the time of fire hazard.  An individual attain the knowledge of various routes when he takes up expedition, stars will help to locate the different directions.  Who has perfect control over their senses cannot be defeated by enemy.”   Yudhishtira replied ‘I have understood the truth’ after listening to the inspirational speeches of Vidura.  Later, Vidura followed them for a while and bade farewell and wished them good luck and returned home.   Bhishmacharya, People of Hasthinapur and Vidura stopped following them, then Kunthi spoke “I did not understand anything Kshatri/Vidura has told you, he was not conversing anything but you have replied to him in the same slang.  We did not understand anything, if it’s harmless to know I would like to hear about the conversation.”  Yudhishtira answered “ The righteous Vidura warned me about the wax palace constructed for us which is easily burn into ashes, also instructed me to learn the ways to protect from the danger and advised that who has perfect control over senses would always be successful.  I replied to Vidura that I have understood all that said.”

 

Rishi Vaishampayana spoke “ Pandavas arrived at Varanavarth and met the people of the city on the eighth day with the star Rohini in the month Phalgun.”

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Adi Parvam !! Duryodhana’s conversation with Purochan !!

 

 

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rishi Vaishampayana narrates “ Oh! Bharatha, the wicked Duryodhana was extremely satisfied to hear the instruction of King Dhrutharashtra to send Pandavas to Varanavarth.  Oh! Powerful bull of the Bharatha Dynasty, later Duryodhana invited Purochan, his advisor in isolation, held his hands firmly and spoke ‘Oh! Purochan, the entire flourished land of  Kuru Kingdom is mine and you have equal rights on this.  Thus, it is your responsibility to protect the same; I have no trustworthy and devoted advisor like you. Therefore, the respected one, I want your guidance and support to vanquish my enemies with your intelligence.  Follow my instructions carefully, King Dhrutharashtra has sent the Pandavas to Varanavarth, according to the instructions of the King, they will delightfully spend their time in the festivals going to be held in Varanavarth.  You should reach quickly in Varanavarth before Pandavas arrives and construct a marvelous palace close to the place where the weapons and armaments are stored.  The palace should be well decorated with precious gems and classy materials.  You should utilize sands, ghee, rusted clothes and straws, flesh and flood, wood and large quantity of wax for covering its walls, construct a spectacular palace which should not be recognizable to Pandavas or anyone that it is easily destructible by fire.   Further, receive Kunthi with her sons and relatives to the palace with all the honors.  King Dhrutharashtra should not raise any complaints about the arrangements have been made in Varanavarth.  Provide them with the most luxurious furniture and fixtures and vehicles, none of the people of Varanavath should know about our plans.   Later, wisely execute our plan, set fire on the main entrance to the palace when the Pandavas are in deep sleep and ascertain that Pandavas are killed in this fire hazard.  The people of Varanavarth should speak that the Pandavas died of fire accident in the palace.’  Purochan amicably replied ‘Let it shall be ‘after listening to Duryodhana and hurried in his chariot to Varanavath.  Within in a short period of time, Purochan arrived in Varanavarth and skillfully performed his duties as instructed by Duryodhana. “  

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Mahabharath ! Life of Hidimbi !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

Hidimbi , the sister of demon Hidimba lived in the woodland.  Hidimbi met Bhima and his brothers along with their mother Kunthi in the woodland, on their way back from the city of Varanavarth.  A wax palace was constructed in Varanavarth  by Purochan at the instruction of Duryodhana was burnt into ashes, Pandavas miraculously escaped from the blaze with the advice of Vidura was wandering through the woods.  Hidimbi was assigned to bring human flesh for her brother; eventually she met Bhima and his brothers with their mother.  Hidimbi fallen in love with Bhima at first sight, her heart was not willing to send the handsome young man into the mouth of death.  She transformed herself into a beautiful young maiden with dark-complexioned, embellished in jewels and flower garlands all over her body and enticed Bhima.  The attraction between them turned into extreme fondness, thus Hidimbi completely forgot her task.  Hidimba became impatient and appeared before Bhima, he attacked his sister Hidimbi was protected by Bhima.  Hidimba was killed in the vicious battle between the two.  Hidimbi persistently requested Bhima to marry her; initially it was refused by his mother Kunthi.  Finally, Hidimbi was married to Bhima with a condition that the couple would spend only the hours from dawn to dusk in each other’s company, rest of the hours Bhima would be in the company of his brothers and his mother, this arrangement will continue till she conceive a child of Bhima.  In due course of time Hidimbi conceived with a child and gave birth to a son Ghatolkacha, who was the resemblance of Bhima and has powerful arms like his father.  As promised earlier, the couple had to separate and Bhima had to leave the woodland with his family, before leaving the forest Ghatolkacha gave a word to his father that he would appear to help his father as and when he requires his assistance.

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Adi Parvam !! Pandava’s decision to leave to Varanavarth !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rishi Vaishampayana continued “  Duryodhana and Dusshana tried all their tricks to manipulate the people of Hasthinapur by offering wealth and status, in this way they attracted numerous number of people to stand aside them.  King Drutharashtra persuaded the intelligent members of the assembly to narrate the beauty of the city Varanavarth before the Assembly Hall; they highly spoke about the grand festival of Lord Pasupathi in Varanavarth.  They very well described the grand festival of Lord Pasupathinath which attracts huge crowd was treated as one of the most famous festivals in the world.  This marvelous description about the city Varanavarth attracted the hearts of Pandavas too; they eagerly wished to visit this marvelous place.  Drutharashtra closely observed the state of mind of Pandavas and understood that they are ready to leave to Varanavarth.”

 

Drutharashtra addressed to Pandavas “The ministers of Assembly always praise the beauty of Varanavarth as the most enthralling place to live on Earth.  My dear children, if you really wish to visit this place and witness the festival, you can go with your friends and family to have pleasurable time like deities.  Offer abundance of wealth, pearls and gems as alms to the Brahmins and artists of this place.  You can live like deities in Varanavarth as long as you wish and return to Hasthinapur.”

 

Rishi Vaishampayana continued “ Yudhishtira was well aware of the selfish motive of Drutharashtra, moreover he was known about their helplessness and agreed to leave Hasthinapur.  Shortly, all the members of the family such as Bhishma, Vidur, Drona, Balhyaka, Kouravas, Somadatta, Krupacharya, Ashwathama, Purisravass, Ministers of the assembly, scholarly Brahmins, priests and people of Hasthinapur and Gandhari assembled to bid farewell to Pandavas.”  

 

Yudhishtira solemnly addressed the families and people of Hasthinapur “we are leaving to Varanavarth with all our trusted people and family according to the instruction of King Drutharashtra, seeking all your blessings to attain prosperity and remain blameless in all our life.”  The people assembled blessed Pandavas “Oh ! Sons of Pandu, the five elements of Earth such as Air, Ether, Wind, Fire and Water will protect you always and will remain virtuous forever.”  They preceded their journey to the city of Varanavarth after performing some initial rite.

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Adi Parvam !! Duryodhana’s plan to exile Pandavas to Varanavarth !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rishi Vaishampayana continued, King Drutharashtra was in a quandary after listening to the wicked plans of Duryodhana and shrewd strategies of Kanika, he was not in a position to think or act wisely, he was in a state of utter grief, it was the time King Subhala’s son Shakuni, Duryodhana, Karna and Dusshasana cleverly developed their tactics.  Duryodhana addressed to his father “ Oh! Dearest father, make the most of an intelligent plan to send the Pandavas to a secluded city named Varanavarth, after that we need not worry about them.”  King Drutharashtra immersed in a serious thought for a while and continued “   Pandu was always devoted his life for the righteous deeds, he was remained responsible towards his families and relatives always, especially to me.  He was not given any importance to worldly matters, eventually gave away the Kingdom of Hasthinapur to me.  His son is also following the footsteps of his father, devoting his life for the righteous deeds; he has attained abundance of fame in a short span of time with the virtuous act amongst the subjects of Hasthinapur and the neighboring cities.  How it would be possible to get rid of Yudhishtira who is the legal heir to the throne of Hasthinpur from his own Kingdom?  The ministers of the assembly, warriors of Hasthinapur and their families were well taken care by Pandu, subjects of Hasthinapur were attained highest of prosperities and happiness during his regime will definitely stand for Yudhishtira, won’t they accept our families and friends?”

 

Duryodhana replied “ Oh ! Dearest Father, I am totally agreed with the facts you have mentioned.  We have to think of the troubles imposed upon us and have to take care of our future prosperity and act wisely right now.   We have to offer abundance of affluences and high status to the people of Hasthinapur and manipulate them to stand with us; fortunately we have the complete possession of the wealth of Hasthinapur and the ministers as well.  So, you have to introduce a wise plan and send the Pandavas to Varanavarth.   Oh ! King,  Kunthi and her sons can return to Hasthinapur after my crowning ceremony as the King of Hasthinapur. “

 

King Drutharashtra said “ Duryodhana, I was thinking of the same in my heart, but I know it’s an immoral act, so I refused to disclose it.   I am quite sure that Bhishmacharya, Dronacharya, Kripacharya and Vidura will not support the very idea of exile Pandavas from Hasthinapur, they all are righteous and intellectuals always treat Pandavas and Kauravas are equal.  If we act treacherously, don’t we get killed by the entire Kuru race or illustrious men like Bhishma, Drona, Kripa and Vidura and the people of Hasthinapur?”

 

Duryodhana answered “Oh ! King, Bhishmacharya has no boundless affection towards Pandavas or Kauravas.  If any problem arises, he will not take any sides.  I have the excellent support of Ashwathama, son of Drona and its obvious and certain that his father takes the side of his son always.   Kripa, Son of Sage Sharadhwad will support Drona and his son Ashwathama, he cannot stand against his brother-in-law and his son.  Though Kshatri/Vidura secretly stands by the side of Pandava always, he count on us for his livelihood and he cannot do much damage to us as a single person.  So, don’t think of anything or hesitate to order Pandavas to exile to Varanavarth and take an immediate action to leave them this country right now.  Oh! Dearest father, you will put off my ongoing rage towards Pandavas by this act and my grief as well, which was stealing my sleep and piercing my heart like sharp arrows.”

Jai Sriman Narayana !!