Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Yudhistira, the Dharma Raja

Multiple Choice

Who was made king of Hastinapur after the war?

• Arjuna

• Yudhishtira

• Krishna

• Bheema

After the War

Krishna told Yudhishtira to take advice from Bheeshma. Yudhishtira eagerly listens to Bheesma's teachings and wisdom. After Bheeshma tells Yudhishtira everything he wanted to tell him. Bheeshma left his body.

Gandhari's Curse

Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, and Kunti renounce their Kingdom and head to the forest. After some time, they are killed by a forest fire. Before going to the forest, Gandhari only blames Krishna for the death of her 100 sons. She knows who Krishna is, and knew that Krishna knew what was going to happen but didn't do anything about it. Therefore, her mind made up, she curses Krishna that the whole Yadava clan will be annihilated.

Poll

Did you think that Gandhari's accusation was fair, since Krishna did know what was going to happen, but didn't do anything to prevent it?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

If you said yes or no, Explain why.

The End of Krishna's Avatar

After some years, the Pandavas rule Hastinapur prosperously, However, one day, The sons of Krishna insult a sage and get cursed that their lineage would die off from them. After hearing about this, Krishna understands that this was Gandhari's curse coming true. After realizing this was inevitable, Krishna forgives his kids and decides to leave his body. Krishna then stages his death by getting killed accidentally by a hunter. Thus ending Krishna's Avatar.

Multiple Select

Why did Krishna's Clan/Yadava Clan come to an end?

• Gandhari cursed Krishna

• The Sages cursed Krishna's sons

• A hunter accidently killed Krishna

• The Pandavas already ruled Hastinapur, and no longer needed Krishna's help