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    33: Why do many think that Bhima was a violent, brash warrior?

    Here is a post on Bhima's humility and courage. When Hanuman offers to destroy the Kauravas for him, Bhima humbly rejects the offer and says that the Pandavas only need hanuman's blessings. A popular argument by Duryodhan 'fans'is that "Bhima bullied the Kauravas in childhood". How will a...
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    32: Why was Duryodhana not automatically the next king even though he was the eldest son of the eldest son?

    Duryodhana's biggest complaint was that he was the eldest son of the eldest son, Dhritarashtra, so he should get the throne automatically. However, in the Kuru clan, this rule was not followed unless the eldest son was also the most qualified to rule. Earlier, Yayati's eldest son Yadu did not...
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    31: Who conceived first #Kunti or #Gandhari? Who was born first?

    Kunti's son Yudishtira was born first despite Gandhari having conceived a whole year earlier than Kunti. When she heard of Yudishtira's birth, Gandhari was terribly disturbed and she hit her pregnant stomach violently. As a result, she delivered a ball of flesh. Vyasa, who had given her the boon...
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    30: Who was Adiratha, the adoptive father of Karna?

    Adiratha was the younger prince of the royal household of the kingdom of Anga. Since he was younger, he was not heir to the throne of Anga. However, he was still a prince and enjoyed royal privileges. Karna grew up in prosperity with this princely family. Perhaps this was why Kunti did not try...
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    28: Why was Arjuna not made commander in chief of the Pandava army?

    Arjuna was the supreme commander, above Dhristadyumna. But there was a reason why he was deliberately kept aside from the day to day charge of the war. he was the Pandavas’ most potent weapon adn he had innumerable responsibilities upon his shoulders. Bogging him down with management wud...
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    Post 24: The Ekalavya - Krishna connection. Why Ekalavya is NOT a tragic hero.

    Everyone knows Ekalavya as a dedicated student who practiced archery on his own but credited his success to Guru Drona who had rejected him. Yet Drona asked for his thumb. Only this part of the story appears in Vyasa MB so we think of Ekalavya as a tragic hero and Drona as the 'villain'. If we...

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