According to Hindu scriptures, the great war of Kurukshetra, Mahabharat, marked the end of Dwapar Yuga. But did you know that Kali Yuga had already begun during the war? There are several tales of ancient mythology scriptures, which are yet to be explored; one of them is the story of King Parikshit and Kaliyuga.
Mahabharata chronicles
Until the ninth day of Mahabharata, there hadn’t been a single killing of the innocent in the war and that was the day when Dwapara Yuga ended and Kali Yuga began. And, as the latter is expected to bring destruction everywhere, so did the war of Kurukshetra.
Beginning of Kaliyuga
Because of the presence of Lord Krishna, Kali Yuga couldn’t spread across the world and be restricted only to the war ground. And, the destruction of Kuru clan and the killing of Parikshit, the son of Abhimanyu and grandson of Arjuna marked the beginning of it.
Krishna saved the dead child of Uttara
King Parikshit was killed in the womb of his mother Uttara, after Ashwathama aimed Brahmastra at him, to destroy the descendants of Pandavas. But, Lord Krishna entered the womb and saved the fetus from the heat of the weapon and so, Parikshit was brought back to life.
Lord Krishna's Death
Some time after the war, when Pandavas heard of Lord Krishna’s death, they along with Draupadi, gave up royalty and made their only surviving grandson Parikshit, in charge of the Kingdom and its inhabitants.
Kali Yuga Arrives
King Parikshit was informed of demon Kali Yuga’s arrival by his grandfathers, so he prepared the Kingdom to face it. When Kali Yuga reached the boundaries of Kingdom along with his weapons of treachery, lust, greed and evil, Parikshit decided to stop him. The King hunted the demon, until the latter surrendered and explained him the rules of Brahma.
Yugas
He said, “O king! Brahma created 4 eras that are Satya, Treta, Dwapar and Kali Yuga. Satya Yuga reigned for 17,28,000 years, Treta Yuga enjoyed his reign for 12,96,000 years and Dwapar Yuga for 8,64,000 years. Now that I have come to reign (4,32,000 years) and you tell me to get out from your empire?
5 Places where Kali Yuga resides:
Releasing that eventually he had to respect Brahma’s plan for the mankind, Parikshit released Kali Yuga warning him to not destroy the mankind before its time to end. He said, “You shall only live in these 5 places and never cross your boundary. People who willingly come to these places would become the victims of the demon Kali Yuga.”
Places where liquor is served- Weapon of poison
You must only stay here and welcome those, who come willingly and should never, force people to surrender to you.
Brothels- Weapon of Lust
Anyone who enters the premises would have to shed off their dignity, sanity, and humanity and only then you may devour them.
Slaughter house- Weapon of Evil
You must reside in this place, where humans leave behind their humanity and reveal the evil inside them and butcher innocent animals and humans.
Gambling areas- Weapon of Treachery
Those who come here are prepared to gamble their lives away; therefore you have the authority to destroy their life.
Gold- Weapon of Greed
Hearing this, Kali Yuga said “O king, all those who come to these 5 places are bad men already, but how shall I demolish the good ones, as my weapon of Greed would remain unused.” King Parikshit then allowed him one place where he can use the weapon of Greed and that was Gold.
Death of Parikshit
Kali Yuga knew that he had acquired the entire world but Parikshit’s Kingdom and until he was alive, this wouldn’t be possible. Therefore, in order to do so, he must enter his crown that was made of Gold. Once inside the crown, Kali Yuga manipulated Parikshit's sanity enough to insult a sage, which became the reason of his death.
Krish Charlie...🖋
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