Pauranik Katha Mahabharata: The very mention of the Mahabharata conjures up images of the fierce Battle of Kurukshetra and the unwavering enmity between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. However, hidden within this vast ocean of epic tales are many stories that remain a mystery to most people even today. Let's explore one mysterious tale.

Mahabharata Pauranik Katha: The Mahabharata war wasn't just a struggle for power, but also a tragedy of the breakdown and disintegration of family relationships. While the enmity between Duryodhana and the Pandavas drenched the land of Kurukshetra with blood, some events occurred after the wars that are rarely mentioned. One of these is the marriage of Duryodhana's wife Bhanumati and Arjuna. So, let's learn from this fascinating story recounted in the Puranas why Bhanumati became Arjuna's wife after her husband's death.

Who was Bhanumati?

Bhanumati was the daughter of King Chandravarma of Kamboja. She was a woman of immense beauty, intelligence, and bravery. She was not only beautiful but also adept at martial arts and wrestling. It is said that she even defeated Duryodhana in duels on several occasions. Duryodhana greatly admired his wife's bravery and personality.

The journey from kidnapping to marriage

Bhanumati secretly loved Arjuna and wanted to marry him. When King Chandravarma organized his daughter's swayamvara, Arjuna was unable to attend for some reason. Duryodhana, captivated by Bhanumati's beauty, forcibly abducted her midway through the swayamvara with the help of Karna and married her. Bhanumati and Duryodhana had two children: son Lakshmana and daughter Lakshmana.

Story of daughter Lakshmana

Interestingly, the same fate that befell Bhanumati was repeated for her daughter, Lakshmana. Duryodhana wanted to marry his daughter to Karna's son, but Lord Krishna's son, Samba, abducted Lakshmana and married her. Thus, Bhanumati and Krishna's families were tied together.

Marriage of Bhanumati and Arjuna

Duryodhana and his son Lakshmana died in the Battle of Kurukshetra. Bhanumati faced a grave threat to her survival and safety. In this situation, Bhanumati proposed marriage to Arjuna. Bhanumati feared that being a descendant of Duryodhana would lead to mistreatment of her family in the future.

By marrying Arjuna, she wanted to bring her clan under the protection of the Pandavas. It is said that Lord Krishna himself suggested Bhanumati marry Arjuna, so that lasting peace could be established in Hastinapur. Bhanumati was a visionary woman. She wanted to ensure that a war-like situation never arose again between the surviving families of the Kauravas and Pandavas. It is said that it was after this marriage that the famous Hindi proverb, "Bricks from one place, stones from another, Bhanumati united the clan," became popular.

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