Vedic Wisdom Talks

Be part of Solution not Problem! Kaurava army began to flee, but Salya appeared on the scene. After rallying his soldiers, he launched a ferocious attack upon Pāndava forces. A great battle took place between Maharāj Yudhisthira, Bhima, Draupadi’s sons, Nakul & Sahadev on one side and Salya, Kripā, Asvattāma, Krtvarma, Duryodhana & Sakuni on the other   Salya killed Sahadev’s horses, but in retaliation Madri’s son jumped from his chariot & killed Salya’s son with his sword. Salya attacked Yudhisthira & so Bhima came with his mace upraised. That celebrated iron mace had eight sides & was bedecked with numerous jewels, as well as the blood and fat of countless slain warriors. With it Bhima crushed Salya’s horses to death. In retaliation Salya angrily hurled a lance that passed right thro’ Bhima’s armour & pierced his chest. Without wavering in the least, Bhima pulled out the lance and used it to kill Salya’s driver   Upon seeing this display of ...

Compassion! When Maharāj Yudhisthira heard the joyful shouts of the Kauravas, he could understand that Salya has been installed as their new commander-in-chief. He went to Sri Krsna & said: Dear Lord, we are Your surrendered souls & ever obedient servants. Please do whatever is required for my welfare & that of my brothers   Sri Krsna replied: Dear Yudhisthira, Salya is a very great warrior, perhaps even superior to Bhisma, Drona & Karna. In fact, I consider him to be superior even to Arjun, Bhima & Sātyaki. I do not see any of your allies who can kill him. Only you are a fit match for Salya & so you must fight with him tomorrow. After killing him, you will be able to enjoy the kingdom of the earth. Don’t think of exhibiting compassion for your maternal uncle. You have already crossed over three vast oceans, represented by Bhisma, Drona & Karna. Now you must be careful not to sink into the calf’s hoof print that is represented by Salya. After sayin...