Who is Barbarika in Mahabharat?

Barbarika aka Khatushyamji Baliyadev aka Shyam was a grandson of Bhima (second of the Pandava brothers), and the son of Ghatotkacha. Ghatotkacha was the son of Bhima and Hidimbi. Even in his childhood, Barbarika was a very brave warrior. He learnt the art of warfare from his mother.

What happened to Barbarik in Mahabharata?

Apparently, Shree Krishna had a leaf hidden below his legs. When he removed his feet, he found that leaf too was shot. So, he got Barbarik beheaded. As he had not done any sin, so he was asked for a boon.

Why Barbarika was killed?

Barbarika is a later addition to the story from Skanda purana but not in any authentic edition of mahabharat. As per that Krishna killed him because he had decided to fight for the weaker side and that according to him was Kauravas.

Who was Barbarika in Mahabharata?

He was known by the name of Barbarika or more popularly Khatu Shyam Ji. Barbarika was the grandson of Bheema, son of Ghatotkach and Maurvi. Barbarika was a great warrior right from his childhood. Before the Mahabharata war, Lord Krishna asked all the warriors how many days they would take to end the war.

Why did Barbarika give his head to Krishna?

Then Krishna showed Barbarika his divine form of Lord Vishnu. It is believed he was one of the only two warriors who has seen the divine form of Lord Krishna. The other being Arjuna during the war itself. After seeing the divine form he agreed to give his head to Lord Krishna.

Why was Barbarika blessed as Khatu Shyam Ji?

So Barbarika was blessed as Khatu Shyam ji. Barbarik was the son of ghatotkach and Ahlavati. He was the grandson of Bheema, one of the pandavas. Shyam is the name given by Lord Krishna to him after he gifted his head to him.

Who is the best person to judge in the Mahabharata?

Barbarika was thought to be the best person to judge since he has witnessed the entire war. When Pandavas asked him about the same, Barbarika’s head replies that it was Lord Krishna alone who was responsible for their victory: his advice, his presence, his game-plan played a crucial part and helped the Pandavas win the war.