In the midst of the Kurukshetra War, a pivotal moment unfolded on its 15th day. The Pandavas, in a desperate move, deceived Dronacharya, telling him his son Ashwatthama had been slain. Devastated by this false news, Dronacharya, a revered guru fighting for the Kauravas, laid down his weapons and entered deep meditation. Exploiting his vulnerability, he was tragically killed by Dhristadyumna, sparking anguish and setting the stage for revenge.
Night of Retribution.
Disturbed and vengeful after his father’s death, Ashwatthama, along with Kritavarma and Kripacharya, plotted a dark retaliation. Under the cover of night, invoking the fearsome KalBhairav, a form of Lord Shiva, Ashwatthama unleashed a devastating attack on the Pandava camp. With a divine sword in hand, he razed their tents and mercilessly slew many warriors, including Draupadi’s sons and other prominent figures.
What was Ashwathama mistake?
Ashwatthama had carried out a deplorable demonstration of killing the Panchalas in their rest and furthermore terminated the Brahmastra towards Uttara’s belly. Kripa and Kritavarma had no part in the Brahmastra plan of Ashwatthama. That is the reason, they were not rebuffed by the Master.
Why no one killed Ashwathama?
There is no particular solution to “why?” Maybe he was unable to be killed on the grounds that he was a gifted fighter. In addition, nature had made a plan. Ashwatthama was to be reviled by Ruler Krishna, so it worked out. That could likewise be the justification for why nobody killed him in war.
Why did Draupadi forgive Ashwathama?
Ashwathama was caught by Arjuna and he carried Ashwathama to Draupadi, prior to being executed. Draupadi requested that Ashwathama quickly be delivered in light of the fact that he was Brahmana – a total being. He was likewise the delegate of Dronacharya, so he was addressing her spouses’ instructor.
The Brahmastra Cataclysm.
At dawn, as the Pandavas and Lord Krishna returned to their ravaged camp, they confronted Ashwatthama. Realizing his grievous mistake—mistaking the Pandava children for their uncles—he unleashed the Brahamstra, a weapon of unparalleled destruction. Arjuna, guided by Krishna, countered with his own Brahamstra, threatening catastrophic consequences for all life.
Did Ashwathama use Brahmastra?
The strike of the Brahmastra astra will ultimately annihilate everything. At the point when Ashwatthama heaved the Brahmastra against Arjuna, the Pandava countered by summoning a similar weapon; to forestall inescapable obliteration, Narada and Vyasa remained between the two astras, requesting the two heroes to pull out their weapons.
Divine Intervention and Curses.
Sage Vyasa, witnessing the impending disaster, intervened with his mystical powers to prevent global devastation. However, Ashwatthama’s cursed arrow found a tragic mark—Uttara’s womb, carrying the unborn child Parikshit, heir to the Pandava lineage. In a fit of rage, Ashwatthama’s curse was sealed by Lord Krishna—a life of perpetual suffering, condemned to roam the forests with unhealing wounds and diseases for 3,000 years.
Where is Ashwathama now in Kalyug?
After Ashwatthama attempted to kill Uttara’s unborn youngster, Ruler Krishna removed his pearl and reviled him to live in unending neediness and enduring, with a brow wound that never recuperates, for the rest of Kaliyug. It’s accepted that Ashwatthama actually meanders around Narmada Ghat.
Where is the gem of Ashwathama now?
Asked by Krishna and Pandavas and plucked by Ashwatthama himself, the gem on his forehead was given to Draupadi who in turn handed that over to Yudhisthir and then the Mani was worn by Yudhisthir on his crown. Ashwatthama removed his gem and gave it to Sri Krishan.
With this when Ashwathama had killed all sons of Pandavas, and also while fighting with Arjuna had killed the unborn son of Uttara who was Pregnant at that time , Lord Krishna got angry with the shameful act done by Ashwathama gave him curse that he has t0 roam around with his wounds till the end of Kaliyug (In India , it is considered as there are 4 Yugas named as Satyug, Dwapar, Tweepar and Kaliyug ). We are living in Kaliyug , the last yug according to hindu mythology .
This curse given by Lord Krishna is the reason why Ashwathama is considered as one of the 7 immortals according to the hindu mythology .
Author Personal View:
Many people considered Ashwathama as one of the greatest warrior of that time but I considered him one of the worst person as a warrior is someone who fights the war in the battlefield but he had killed Pandavas son when the battle was over for that day and instead of killing Pandavas he had killed their innocent children . Further he had killed an unborn child which an inhumane person can only do .