Studies in the Mahabharata. Wilfried Huchzermeyer
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Название: Studies in the Mahabharata

Автор: Wilfried Huchzermeyer

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СКАЧАТЬ shelter. “All that you say, Govinda, is correct…”42

      The Execution of Kṛṣṇa’s Plans

      Kṛṣṇa’s plan of executing Jarāsaṁdha is carried out by Bhīma who kills the mighty king in a terrible wrestling duel. Kṛṣṇa is present as a non-combatant giving effective psychological support and tactical advice to the Pāṇḍava. This support is actually giving Bhīma the edge over his equal opponent who is finally crushed on the ground. His people do not offer any further resistance.

      The 86 kings are released and urged to attend the great unction of Yudhiṣṭhira. His brothers conquer for him all the surrounding countries so that conditions are ready now for the Royal Consecration. In a gesture of gratitude Yudhiṣṭhira attributes all his success to Kṛṣṇa who has master-minded the strategic move which gave him his new status as unchallenged emperor.

      Śiśupāla’s Intervention

      At this moment Śiśupāla, king of the Cedis, son of Vasudevas sister Śrutaśravā, intervenes angrily and refuses to accept Bhīṣma’s suggestion. In a highly polemic speech he insults Bhīṣma, Kṛṣṇa and the Pāṇḍavas, advancing some comprehensible arguments for denying Kṛṣṇa the honour of the special guest. If the elders of the assembly were to be honoured, Kṛṣṇa’s father Vasudeva would be the right choice. If the best ally of the Pāṇḍavas were to be honoured, Drupada might be the obvious choice. Or if a great teacher, an eminent priest were to be shown respect, Droṇa or Vyāsa should be first considered.

      In the following passage Bhīṣma continues praising Kṛṣṇa who is lauded not only as a great teacher but also the transcendent ruler of the universe:

      So the great Sacrifice ends on a somewhat dramatic note, but it has been successfully accomplished, after Yudhiṣṭhira’s last potential contender has been eliminated by Kṛṣṇa. He soon leaves for Dvārakā admonishing Yudhiṣṭhira to protect well his subjects.

      Nārada had met him in his abode in heaven. Mbhr. 2.11.65

      Mbhr. 2.12.24-25, 28

      Mbhr. 2.12.38-40

      Mbhr. 2.14.9

      Mbhr. 2.15.5

      Mbhr. 2.15.9, 14-16

      Bhagavadgītā, 2-31, 33, 36

      Mbhr. 2.16.9

      Bhagavadgītä 2.37

      Mbhr. 2.18.10

      Mbhr. 2.30.18-19

      Mbhr. 2.33.28-29

      Mbhr. 2.35.10-11

      Mbhr. 2.35.26

      The eldest daughter of the king of Kāśī. Bhīṣma abducted her along with her two sisters for marriage with Vicitravīrya.

      Mbhr. 2.41.1

      Mbhr. 2.41.3

      Mbhr. СКАЧАТЬ