The after effects of Mahabharata – And start of Kaliyuga in Simple sentences.

[Jambunathan Iyer]

The after effects of Mahabharata – And start of Kaliyuga in Simple sentences.

Everyone knows the story of Mahabharata. However, not many knows as to how the events folded after the war got over. Here's what happened post the war.

Rulers of Hastinapur

After winning the war of Kurukshetra, Pandavas are crowned the rulers of Hastinapur with Yudhistira being at the helm of affairs.

Gandhari's curse

A grief-stricken Gandhari curses Krishna wishing for him and the whole Yadav clan a painfull death just like her sons (Kauravas).

A long reign

Pandavas rule Hastinapur for 36 long years. Meanwhile, Gandhari’s curse to Lord Krishna starts taking shape.

Exodus of the yadavas

Witnessing ominous events in Dwarka, Krishna leads an exodus of the entire Yadav clan to Prabhasa.

On a killing spree

In Prabhasa, a murderous rebellion ensues amongst the clan, and the Yadavs end up killing each other to the extent of almost wiping out their entire race.

Only few survivors

Only Shri Krishna, Daruka, Vabhru and Balarama survive. But later on, Vabhru and Balarama leave this world too.

Krishna's death

While trying to extinguish the rebellion, a hunter mistakenly shoots an arrow at the ‘mortal’ Lord Krishna, ultimately killing him. Thereafter, Krishna merges in the image of Vishnu and leaves his mortal human body.

Arjun's woes

Arjuna reaches there. Tries to save widowed queens of Shri Krishna but loses in fight against the barbarians.

Purpose of life

Vedavyasa instructs Arjuna that the Pandavas' purpose of life has been over.

End of Dwapara Yuga

At about the same time, Dwapara Yuga is on the verge of ending, and Kali Yuga is about to start.

Parikshit as the king

Looking at the chaos and adharma creeping into his kingdom, Yudhistira crowns Parikshit as the king.

Attempt to reach heaven

The Pandavas, along with Draupadi, decide to climb the Himalayas as a final penance to reach heaven. A stray dog (Lord Yama in disguise) joins them on their way to the top.

Death of all

As the pack climbs up, one by one, they start falling to their death. It starts with Draupadi, and Bheem is the last to fall to death.

Reasons for their death

The reasons for their death are associated with their desires, issues, and troubles caused by their pride.

Yudhistria making it to the top

Only Yudhistira, who didn’t take pride in anything, along with the dog, makes it to the gateway of heaven atop the Himalayas.

Lord Yama

At the gateway of heaven, Lord Yama, disguised as the dog, reveals his identity and before letting Yudhistira enter heaven, takes him on a tour through the gallows of hell.

Meeting with siblings

In hell, Yudhistira witnesses his brothers and Draupadi redeeming their sins. Lord Indira, then, takes Yudhistira to heaven and promises him that his brothers and Draupadi will be there.

Leaving the mortal world

This is how Lord Krishna and the Pandavas, the most important characters of Mahabharata, left the mortal world. After this, began the Kali Yuga, which is the world as we know today.

The Kali Yuga

After this, began the Kali Yuga, which is the world as we know today.

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