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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 | 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 intercourse with [[Madri]], he died. Madri also immolated herself in her husband's pyre. | ||
==Citations== | ==Citations== | ||
Revision as of 19:28, 9 April 2013
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.[1][2]
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 intercourse with Madri, he died. Madri also immolated herself in her husband's pyre.
Citations
- ↑ Uberoi, Meera. The Mahabharata. ISBN 9788170702313.
- ↑ Pattanaik, Devdutt (2000). The goddess in India : the five faces of the eternal feminine. Rochester, Vt: Inner Traditions International. ISBN 9780892818075.
