Was Draupadi Adi Shakti?

Draupadi as a goddess In Svargarohanika Parva, Yudhisthira goes to heaven and sees Draupadi seated as Goddess Sri (Or Sree). In living traditions, however, Draupadi is seen more often as an incarnation of Adi Shakti and Goddess Kali.

What did Vasuki do to Draupadi?

Vasuki, the head of Snakes (or Snake God) was attracted towards Draupadi, who came to Hastinapura, tied up and hung Arjuna from the peg after defeating him and then raped Draupadi in front of his eyes.

Why was Draupadi suffered?

An old Buddhist story explains that Draupadi was the epitome of a lustful woman, who even cheated on her five handsome husbands with a hunchbacked dwarf. Jain stories recount the evil deeds she is said to have performed in the past that led to her suffering as well as her polyandry.

Who is the Adi Shakti?

While the Adi Shakti, the Primordial One, has been portrayed as the Sacred Feminine, who gives birth to the whole world from her womb, both Indian mythology and Indian history chronicle the existence of powerful women, who have been responsible both for great victory as well as the great downfall of mighty rulers and their legions.

Why did Lord Krishna call Draupadi Sakhi?

According to the legend, Krishna loved Draupadi so much, that he called her ‘sakhi’. Draupadi too had a lot of faith on Krishna. She prayed to him with utmost devotion. During the great battle of Mahabharata, Lord Krishna threw a celestial weapon at Shishupala, in order to punish him for numerous sins.

Why did Gandhari stop Draupadi from cursing?

However, just as she was about to do so, she is stopped by Gandhari. Knowing fully well the power of Draupadi and that her curse would be infallible, Gandhari intervenes and pleads with Draupadi not to curse anyone, since she could potentially wipe out the entire Kuru race.

Who saved Draupadi from the shame?

Vyasa says Dharma saved her from the shame. However it is not clear as to who is Dharma here. It can be the Lord of Dharma, Vidura or even Yudhishthira, who was the son of Lord Dharma. Hence, it is not clear as to who saved Draupadi. According to the legend, Krishna loved Draupadi so much, that he called her ‘sakhi’.

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