prasad1
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The astronomical dating of the events in the two great historical texts of the ancient world, Ramayana and Mahabharata indicate that Ramayana took place at around 5000 BCE, while Mahabharata took place around 3000 BCE. So, it is but natural to ask, is there any mention about the descendants of Lord Rama in Mahabharata? Who were the descendants of Rama in the era of Mahabharata, and what was their role in the great war at Kurukshetra? Did they side with the Pandavas, or with the Kauravas or did they remain neutral.
Brihadbala was the 28th descendant of Rama’s Son Kusha. And he fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war at Kurukshetra!
On the thirteenth day of the Mahabharata war, Drona forms the Chakrya Vyuha formation, a seven-tier defensive spiral formation intended to capture Yudhishtira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers. It is in this battle that Brihadbala, along with Ashvaththaama, Karna, Kritavarma, Krupacharya, Drona pounce upon Abhimanyu at the same time violating the rules of the war, in an effort to kill the heroic son of Arjuna. Abhimanyu after killing the warriors on Brihadbala’s side, kills his charioteer, breaks his bow, cuts his flag and finally beheads Brihadbala.
The descendant of Lord Rama not only ends up on the wrong side in Mahabharatha, he also ends up being a part of the battle which violated the very code of conduct of a warrior. The battle against Abhimanyu is recorded as the most shameless violation of the ethics of war in which a defenseless warrior was attacked and killed by multiple big warriors through illicit means.
The Genealogy of Lord Rama after the Mahabharata war is recorded as follows in the Puranas. The last in the list below, Sumitra was defeated by MahaPadma Nanda, the founder of the famous Nanda dynasty with Magadha as its capital. The descendants of MahaPadma Nanda were later over thrown by Chandragupta Maurya who went on to form one of the greatest empires in history, the Mauryan Empire.
I do not believe that the dates are accurate, and I do not believe in the linage given, but still it is surprising that the side of Dharma was on the side of Adhrma in matter of years. And Lord Vishnu played part in both sides.
This posting is in GD section, and no insult is intended.
Brihadbala was the 28th descendant of Rama’s Son Kusha. And he fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war at Kurukshetra!
On the thirteenth day of the Mahabharata war, Drona forms the Chakrya Vyuha formation, a seven-tier defensive spiral formation intended to capture Yudhishtira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers. It is in this battle that Brihadbala, along with Ashvaththaama, Karna, Kritavarma, Krupacharya, Drona pounce upon Abhimanyu at the same time violating the rules of the war, in an effort to kill the heroic son of Arjuna. Abhimanyu after killing the warriors on Brihadbala’s side, kills his charioteer, breaks his bow, cuts his flag and finally beheads Brihadbala.
The descendant of Lord Rama not only ends up on the wrong side in Mahabharatha, he also ends up being a part of the battle which violated the very code of conduct of a warrior. The battle against Abhimanyu is recorded as the most shameless violation of the ethics of war in which a defenseless warrior was attacked and killed by multiple big warriors through illicit means.
The Genealogy of Lord Rama after the Mahabharata war is recorded as follows in the Puranas. The last in the list below, Sumitra was defeated by MahaPadma Nanda, the founder of the famous Nanda dynasty with Magadha as its capital. The descendants of MahaPadma Nanda were later over thrown by Chandragupta Maurya who went on to form one of the greatest empires in history, the Mauryan Empire.
I do not believe that the dates are accurate, and I do not believe in the linage given, but still it is surprising that the side of Dharma was on the side of Adhrma in matter of years. And Lord Vishnu played part in both sides.
This posting is in GD section, and no insult is intended.
