Barbarik who was the grandson of Bhima expressed his desire to watch the war of Mahabharata to his mother and promised that he would join the side that was weaker if he felt the urge to join in. Krishna wanting to examine Barbarik’s strength in person, disguised himself as a Brahmin and approached him. When he asked how long would it take to finish the war if Barbarik were to fight it alone, he replied it would take him only a minute. Krishna was surprised at this answer, considering the fact that Barbarik only had 3 arrows and a bow. To this Barbarik explained that one arrow was to mark all the objects that he wanted destroy, the second arrow was to mark all the objects that he wanted to save and the third was to destroy all the objects marked by the first arrow. Krishna amazed by his prowess, explained that since he was the greatest warrior on the battlefield, which ever side he joined would make the other side weaker. So eventually he would end up oscillating between the two sides and destroy everyone except himself. Krishna then asked for Barbarik’s head in charity to avoid his involvement in the war, which he then placed atop a hill with the battlefield in full view.
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 07:56:17 +0000
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