Grudge!


Attack was launched upon Drupada’s capital & all Kauravās competed with one another for taking lead. When Drupada came out to fight, Arjun said to Dronācharya-I know Kauravās will not be able to defeat Drupada despite Karna helping them. I would like that they fight first & after they're frustrated in their efforts, I’ll accomplish your desire with help of my brothers. Pāndavās thus remained at a distance while Drupada began to greatly afflict Dhārtarastrās


Indeed, Drupada fought with such fury that panic stricken Kauravās thought there must be many Drupadas roaming battlefield. Finally, when Duryodhana & Karna were also vanquished, all Kauravās fled in fear. Karna cut a sorry figure despite his proclamation of being greatest warrior on earth


Arjun offered obeisance to Dronācharya & departed to fight. Nakula & Sahadev protected Arjun’s chariot wheels, mace wielding Bhima stayed in front & Yudhisthira remained at rear. As Bhima attacked elephant division of Drupada’s army, Arjun’s shower of arrows made Pāncāla king fall from his elephant carrier. Pāncāla army fought heroically to stop Arjun from capturing their King


Arjun rushed towards Drupada but Pāncāla commander Satyajit intervened challenging him, but was soon driven away from battlefield. Drupada then mounted a chariot & began showering arrows on Arjun & both fought fiercely. Shortly Arjun broke Drupada’s bow, flagstaff, killed his horses & charioteer. Drupada had to get down from his disabled chariot & Arjuna quickly captured him


As Pāncāla warriors fearfully fled, Kauravās began to destroy their capital city, however Arjun stopped them as Drupada was related to Kuru dynasty


Dronācharya felt great satisfaction seeing Arjun coming with captive Drupada, humiliated & deprived of his kingdom. Remembering Drupada’s former hostility, Drona smilingly said-Since we're meeting again although under different circumstances, I once again request your friendship. I’ve conquered your entire kingdom but will give you half back. You can rule south portion while I retain north


Drupada said-I appreciate your magnanimity & agree for relationship of eternal friendship with you. Drona ordered release of Drupada, who thereafter continued to rule south Pāncālas, but held grudge in his heart for Drona


When someone hurts us, we may become filled with anger & with intent to take revenge hold grudge against them. Just as grudges burdens us physically, it also weighs us down emotionally. Feeling of grudge is so heavy that it doesn’t allows us to enjoy life journey & consumes all our energy only for one focal point. This way our whole life is crushed by negativity & misery


We need to put aside grudges to be emotionally relieved. Unburdened,we give ourselves freedom to act for life’s higher purpose with which we can do the needful to correct wrongdoers but without any animosity. We're spiritual beings & our sublime purpose is to serve Supreme Lord & not our false ego.Let’s elevate


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