Sounaka Muni said
The womb of Uttaraa, that was anguished by the heat released by the invincible weapon of Aswasthaamaa, was brought back to life by the Lord Srikrishna. How did the birth of emperor Parikchita, who was highly intelligent and performed as a great soul, take place? What did actually happen at his death and what did he attain thereafter? Please tell us, we all want to hear everything about him as we are full of respect for the one (Parikchita) whom Sukadeva delivered the knowledge of the Supreme.
Suta Muni said.........
King Yudhishthhira treated all his subjects like his children; he had no motives for material gain or sense gratification, as he was in service to the feet of Lord Krishna. His fame about his wealth, sacrifices, his deeds, his caring to his queens, his brothers, all subjects and his sovereignty spread all over the three worlds. His only motive on earth was observing the path of righteousness. Now I am telling you all about the birth of King Parikchita.......
Inside the womb of his mother, the child Parikchit, had seen Srikrishna. At the time of blast of the Bramhastra inside the womb of Uttara, to protect Parikhcit from the heat of the weapon Lord Krishna took the size of a thumb being armored with his conch, lotus, club and The great Sudarshana charka in four of his hands. Vanquishing the radiation of the brahmaastra like the sun evaporating dew drops, He was observed by the child that wondered who He was. While he observed the all-pervading Supreme, the Supreme Lord and protector of righteousness taking away the glare, suddenly disappeared out of his sight. Thereupon, with the gradual evolving of good signs and under a favorable constellation, he took birth as the heir apparent of Paandu. Royal priests like Dhaumya and Kripa performed the birth ritual with the recitation of auspicious hymns. King Yudhisthira with a great joy, in charity rewarded Brahmins and the learned ones with gifts of gold, cows, land, housing, elephants and horses, and good food, for the occasion. The Brahmins being glad addressed the king, that they felt very obliged to the descent in the line of the Purus (Yudhisthira). They said: 'This son has been saved by the all pervasive and Omnipotent Lord from destruction by the supernatural weapon. Therefore he will become well known in all the worlds as one protected by Vishnu; and he will be a most fortunate supreme persona endowed with all good qualities.”................
The brahmins further added: 'O king, he will be the maintainer of subjects, exactly like King Ikshyaaku, son of Manu, and he will be loyal in his vows and he will be respectful for the elders and learned ones just like Rama, the son of Dasaratha. He will be charitable like King Sibi and he will protect the surrendered ones. He will spread the name and fame of his family like Bharata the son of Dushyanta, who performed many sacrifices. Amongst the archers he will be as good as Arjuna; as powerful as a lion and as worthy for taking shelter like the Himalayas; he will be as forbearing as the earth and as tolerant as his parents. With a spirit as good as that of Brahma, he will be as generousas Lord Siva and will be the resort of all affluence beings like the Supreme Lord with whom the goddess of fortune resides. Following in the footsteps of Lord Krishna he will abide by the glory of all godly attributes, he will have the greatness of King Rantideva and he will be like Yayati concerning the religion. He will be as Patient as Bali and will be a devotee like Prahlaada unto Lord Krishna and will perform aswamedha (horse sacrifices) and will be loyal to the elderly and experienced. He will be the maintainer of world peace and the righteousness. After hearing of his personal death, caused by a snake bite sent by the son of a brahmin, he will be freed from attachment and take to the shelter of the Lord.After getting knowledge from the son of the sage Vyaasa he will abandon his material life on the bank of the river the Ganges and will attain a life of fearlessness.
Thus said the Brahmins to king Yudhistira about the life of child Parikhita, reading his horoscope....... After having thus informed king Yudhisthira, the Brahmins who were well versed in the vedic knowledge, astrology and the ceremony of birth and who had received sumptuous remuneration, returned to their respective homes.
Suta Muni said, o respected Saunaka, he would become famous in this world as Parikchit, from what he had seen before his birth, he would be examining all men in constant contemplation. Very soon the royal prince under the care of his parental guardians luxuriantly grew up, the way the rising moon grows day by day.
King Yudhishthhira, performed three horse-sacrifices to be freed from fighting his kinsmen, with which he perfectly worshiped Lord Krishna. With the permission of the king Yudhisthira, Draupadi and His relatives, Lord Krishna went back to Dwaarikaa, accompanied by Arjuna and other members of the Yadu dynasty.
ends dwadasa adhyaaya.........
The womb of Uttaraa, that was anguished by the heat released by the invincible weapon of Aswasthaamaa, was brought back to life by the Lord Srikrishna. How did the birth of emperor Parikchita, who was highly intelligent and performed as a great soul, take place? What did actually happen at his death and what did he attain thereafter? Please tell us, we all want to hear everything about him as we are full of respect for the one (Parikchita) whom Sukadeva delivered the knowledge of the Supreme.
Suta Muni said.........
King Yudhishthhira treated all his subjects like his children; he had no motives for material gain or sense gratification, as he was in service to the feet of Lord Krishna. His fame about his wealth, sacrifices, his deeds, his caring to his queens, his brothers, all subjects and his sovereignty spread all over the three worlds. His only motive on earth was observing the path of righteousness. Now I am telling you all about the birth of King Parikchita.......
Inside the womb of his mother, the child Parikchit, had seen Srikrishna. At the time of blast of the Bramhastra inside the womb of Uttara, to protect Parikhcit from the heat of the weapon Lord Krishna took the size of a thumb being armored with his conch, lotus, club and The great Sudarshana charka in four of his hands. Vanquishing the radiation of the brahmaastra like the sun evaporating dew drops, He was observed by the child that wondered who He was. While he observed the all-pervading Supreme, the Supreme Lord and protector of righteousness taking away the glare, suddenly disappeared out of his sight. Thereupon, with the gradual evolving of good signs and under a favorable constellation, he took birth as the heir apparent of Paandu. Royal priests like Dhaumya and Kripa performed the birth ritual with the recitation of auspicious hymns. King Yudhisthira with a great joy, in charity rewarded Brahmins and the learned ones with gifts of gold, cows, land, housing, elephants and horses, and good food, for the occasion. The Brahmins being glad addressed the king, that they felt very obliged to the descent in the line of the Purus (Yudhisthira). They said: 'This son has been saved by the all pervasive and Omnipotent Lord from destruction by the supernatural weapon. Therefore he will become well known in all the worlds as one protected by Vishnu; and he will be a most fortunate supreme persona endowed with all good qualities.”................
The brahmins further added: 'O king, he will be the maintainer of subjects, exactly like King Ikshyaaku, son of Manu, and he will be loyal in his vows and he will be respectful for the elders and learned ones just like Rama, the son of Dasaratha. He will be charitable like King Sibi and he will protect the surrendered ones. He will spread the name and fame of his family like Bharata the son of Dushyanta, who performed many sacrifices. Amongst the archers he will be as good as Arjuna; as powerful as a lion and as worthy for taking shelter like the Himalayas; he will be as forbearing as the earth and as tolerant as his parents. With a spirit as good as that of Brahma, he will be as generousas Lord Siva and will be the resort of all affluence beings like the Supreme Lord with whom the goddess of fortune resides. Following in the footsteps of Lord Krishna he will abide by the glory of all godly attributes, he will have the greatness of King Rantideva and he will be like Yayati concerning the religion. He will be as Patient as Bali and will be a devotee like Prahlaada unto Lord Krishna and will perform aswamedha (horse sacrifices) and will be loyal to the elderly and experienced. He will be the maintainer of world peace and the righteousness. After hearing of his personal death, caused by a snake bite sent by the son of a brahmin, he will be freed from attachment and take to the shelter of the Lord.After getting knowledge from the son of the sage Vyaasa he will abandon his material life on the bank of the river the Ganges and will attain a life of fearlessness.
Thus said the Brahmins to king Yudhistira about the life of child Parikhita, reading his horoscope....... After having thus informed king Yudhisthira, the Brahmins who were well versed in the vedic knowledge, astrology and the ceremony of birth and who had received sumptuous remuneration, returned to their respective homes.
Suta Muni said, o respected Saunaka, he would become famous in this world as Parikchit, from what he had seen before his birth, he would be examining all men in constant contemplation. Very soon the royal prince under the care of his parental guardians luxuriantly grew up, the way the rising moon grows day by day.
King Yudhishthhira, performed three horse-sacrifices to be freed from fighting his kinsmen, with which he perfectly worshiped Lord Krishna. With the permission of the king Yudhisthira, Draupadi and His relatives, Lord Krishna went back to Dwaarikaa, accompanied by Arjuna and other members of the Yadu dynasty.
ends dwadasa adhyaaya.........
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