Why did Ashwathama support Duryodhana?

Ashwathama readily agrees to follow Duryodhana’s command also because he wishes to avenge the Pandavas for killing his father, Dronacharya. After realising that Ashwathama has not killed the Pandavas but their sons, Duryodhana condemns his friend for deceiving him.

Why did Ashwathama side with Kauravas?

Because he had committed to the Kuru king, Kurumamat and KurumamatwasDuryodhana and Dhritarashtra so he had to fight on their side. Ashwathama was friendly with the Duryodhana but that friendship was more because of a dislike for Arjuna than the like towards Duryodhana.

Why Aswathama is against Pandavas?

After learning of the deceptive way his father was killed, Ashwatthama becomes filled with wrath and invokes the celestial weapon called the Narayanastra, against the Pandavas.

Why did Dronacharya join Kauravas?

Guru Dronacharya was on the kaurava’s side because: ~ He was bound by the loyalty to the king and Hastinapur. ~ Duryodhana was a good friend of Drona’s son Ashwathama. So as Duryodhana knew that Drona loved his son a lot, he told Ashwathama to ask him for being on his side.

How did Duryodhana went to heaven?

As Duryodhana is about to die, he looks at Krishna malevolently. “I have been a good king,” he says. I’ll die and attain heaven, but you will live in grief and sorrow.” He fell back and flowers rained from the heavens to drop gently on his pain-wracked body.

Why did Ashwathama fight against the Pandavas?

Son of Guru Dronacharya and grandson of sage Bharadwaja; Ashwathama didn’t have animosity towards the Pandavas but still fought against them and led the Kaurava army in the battle of Kurukshetra. Both his parents Dronacharya and Kripi badly wanted a child who was immortal, so they prayed to God to bless him with paranormal abilities.

What is the story of Ashwathama?

Ashwathama, one of eight Chiranjivis (immortals) of Hinduism It is believed that he is cursed to remain alive till the end of the Kali Yuga. An old fort near Burhanpur, India called Asirgarh has a Lord Shiva temple on top where it is believed that Ashwathama offers a red rose everyday to Lord Shiva early in the morning.

Why did Arjun use Brahmastra against Ashwathama?

Frightened Ashwathama propelled the unfailing weapon Brahmastra (a kind of weapon which dealt infallible destruction and was set in motion by the force of mantras). Arjun also had the knowledge of Brahmashtra and he also used the same to reduce the effect of Ashwathama’s weapon.

Why did Arjuna leave Ashwathama alive?

Arjun was about to kill Ashwathama, but in the honor of Maharshi Vyas, Narad and others, he left him alive and snatched away the “Divya mani” (Divine gem) from him.

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