Krsna’s plan!

Bhima approached Yudhisthira & with folded hands declared: O King, the earth is now yours to rule without impediment. At last, all our enemies have been slain!

 

Yudhisthira said: Dear Bhima, rest assure that I’m very pleased with you, for you have properly repaid your debt to our mother & to your anger as well.

 

At that time all Pāndava warriors rejoiced at Duryodhana's fall. Some responded by roaring like lions & waving their garments. Others blew their conch shells & played drums, while still others laughed aloud & sported by jumping about playfully

 

However, while everyone was thus engaged in glorifying Bhima for his accomplishment, Sri Krsna interrupted them by ordering: All of you should refrain from further rejoicing & harsh speech in Duryodhana's presence. The sinful & greedy wretch has already been defeated. Let us now return to our camp so that he can die in peace

 

Hearing Krsna’s harsh words, Duryodhana became enraged. Raising himself up on his knees with his arms, he said disdainfully: O son of Kamsa’s slave, I know that it was You who gave Bhima the idea of killing me in this abominable manner. Don’t you feel ashamed after causing so many great heroes to be killed by deceptive means? If You had fought fairly, Bhima Drona Karna & Bhurisrava would never have been defeated

 

Sri Krsna said: You have been killed because of your sinful life. Therefore, don’t try to blame others. Same holds true for Bhisma Drona & Karna, for they had foolishly followed your path. Don’t you remember how you had tried to burn Pandavas to death in their sleep? Have you forgotten how you tried to poison Bhima & insulted Draupadi? It is you who is truly shameless & deserves to be killed

 

Duryodhana said: I’ve already enjoyed the kingdom of earth, along with its opulence. Therefore, I consider myself to be fortunate to be dying a hero’s death. While I enjoy my life in heaven, it will be You & Pandavas that will be pitied, for you will have to remain here, rotting in this miserable world

 

At the conclusion of his speech, flowers fell from sky upon Duryodhana & Gandharvas sang. Great respect was given to him & seeing this Pandavas felt ashamed. When Krsna saw that His devotees were in such a miserable state, He said: Dear Pandavas, you never could have defeated those invincible heroes by fair means. Because I desired to do that which was beneficial for you, I employed my power of illusion, Yogamaya, to kill these heroes by diverse means. If I had not done so, victory could never have been yours

 

You should not feel aggrieved or guilty that your enemies were killed by deceitful means. According to military science, when one’s enemy is stronger, unfair means should be employed. The fact is that this has always been the custom. It was only by deceit that the demigods were able to defeat the demons in ancient times. O sons of Pandu, Victory is now yours

 

Sri Krsna says in Gita

uvāca bahūni me vyatītāni janmāni tava cārjuna

tāny ahaṁ veda sarvāṇi na tvaṁ vettha parantapa

Many, many births both you and I have passed. I can remember all of them, but you cannot, O subduer of the enemy!

 

We all are finite and have limited capabilities, but the Supreme Lord is infinite & His memory is also infinite. That is why His plan for our life is far better than any plan we may make for ourselves. We all need to pray for His blessings so that we always act on His plan & work accordingly, rather than judging situations solely based on our understanding or their conformity to our plans

 

We all need to seek His blessings to understand how Krsna’s plan unfolds, even when our plan is unraveling. Let’s surrender!

 

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