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In the [[Hindu]] epic [[Mahābhārata]], '''Kindama''' was a [[rishi]] who lived in the woods, and could transform himself into an animal form. His curse on [[Pandu]] was a major factor in the epic's plot. This curse is the reason for the mystical birth of the [[Pandavas]] and also at a later stage, for Pandu's death. | |||
In the epic [[Mahābhārata]], '''Kindama''' was a [[rishi]] who lived in the woods, and could transform himself into an animal form. His curse on [[Pandu]] was a major factor in the epic's plot. | |||
Kindama | ==Curse== | ||
Once Rishi Kindama transformed himself and his wife into deer and engaged in intercourse in the woods. Pandu, who had been there for hunting, shot at both of them, thus seriously injuring them. An enraged Kindama returned to human form. Before dying, Kindama cursed Pandu that he will die the moment he engages in intercourse with any woman. | |||
After the Kindama's curse, [[Pandu]] renounced everything and became a hermit. [[Dhritarashtra]] the blind brother of Pandu, became king of [[Hastinapura]] | ==Role in the Mahabharata== | ||
After the Kindama's curse, [[Pandu]] renounced everything and became a hermit. [[Dhritarashtra]] the blind brother of Pandu, became the king of [[Hastinapura]]. Once, after a longer time, [[Pandu]] was so enthralled by his second wife's womanly manners that he could not contain his desires. As soon as he attempted an intercourse with [[Madri]], he died. Madri also immolated herself in her husband's pyre. | |||
==Citations== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.freebsd.nfo.sk/hinduism/ Some nice info about Hinduism in general] | * [http://www.freebsd.nfo.sk/hinduism/ Some nice info about Hinduism in general] | ||
{{Mahabharata}} | |||
{{Rishis of Hindu mythology}} | {{Rishis of Hindu mythology}} | ||
[[Category:Hindu sages]] | [[Category:Hindu sages]] | ||
[[Category:Mahabharata]] | [[Category:Mahabharata]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Characters in the Mahabharata]] | ||
Revision as of 08:08, 29 June 2012
In the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, Kindama was a rishi who lived in the woods, and could transform himself into an animal form. His curse on Pandu was a major factor in the epic's plot. This curse is the reason for the mystical birth of the Pandavas and also at a later stage, for Pandu's death.
Curse
Once Rishi Kindama transformed himself and his wife into deer and engaged in intercourse in the woods. Pandu, who had been there for hunting, shot at both of them, thus seriously injuring them. An enraged Kindama returned to human form. Before dying, Kindama cursed Pandu that he will die the moment he engages in intercourse with any woman.
Role in the Mahabharata
After the Kindama's curse, Pandu renounced everything and became a hermit. Dhritarashtra the blind brother of Pandu, became the king of Hastinapura. Once, after a longer time, Pandu was so enthralled by his second wife's womanly manners that he could not contain his desires. As soon as he attempted an intercourse with Madri, he died. Madri also immolated herself in her husband's pyre.
