King Pariksit was a Kuru king who was supposed to have ruled his kingdom during 9th century BC. He played a major role in the development of the Kuru dynasty. He was the son of the great warrior Abhimanyu and the grand-son of Arjuna. He was the successor of his great uncle Yudhishthira to the throne of Hastinapur.
History
Parikshit mentioned in the Atharvaveda as a great Kuru king, who ruled his kingdom in a proper manner, and all the people lived happily in his kingdom. He is mentioned as a universal king.His son was Janamejayan. He was cursed by a Brahmana, and due to that he was killed by the Naga king, Takshaka, the then ruler of Taxila.
According to the Bhagavata Purana , Ashwatthama planned to kill King Parikshit through the powerful Brahmastra,while he was in his mother's (Uttara) womb, as a revenge against the Pandavas for killing his father in the Kurukshetra war. Lord Krishna calmed her, and protected the child in the womb from the deadly weapon and thus saved his life.
On hearing about this incident, Parikshit's son Janamejaya planned to kill Takshaka, and he starts the Sarpamedha Yajna, through which he wants to end the life of all the snakes in the world. But Takshaka was saved by Astika Muni, and as a result he was not killed in the yajna.
Importance
Parikshit ruled his kingdom in a very good manner. His son “Sri Janamejaya” also took part in the affairs of the kingdom along with him. During his period, no people in his kingdom has suffered from poverty, illness and mental problems. His period was a “Golden Rule" for his people.
Conclusion
Parikshit, who was a great king and also a warrior, was a gem among the kings during his period. He provided all the basic amenities to his people. No one has complained about their problems. They lived in a peaceful manner. Let us pray to this great king and worship him and be blessed.
“OM SREE PARIKSHIT MAHARAJAVE NAMAHA”
“OM SREE JANAMEJAYA MAHARAJAVE NAMAHA”
“OM NAMO BHAGAVATHE VASUDEVAYA NAMAHA”
WRITTEN BY R. HARISHANKAR
History
Parikshit mentioned in the Atharvaveda as a great Kuru king, who ruled his kingdom in a proper manner, and all the people lived happily in his kingdom. He is mentioned as a universal king.His son was Janamejayan. He was cursed by a Brahmana, and due to that he was killed by the Naga king, Takshaka, the then ruler of Taxila.
According to the Bhagavata Purana , Ashwatthama planned to kill King Parikshit through the powerful Brahmastra,while he was in his mother's (Uttara) womb, as a revenge against the Pandavas for killing his father in the Kurukshetra war. Lord Krishna calmed her, and protected the child in the womb from the deadly weapon and thus saved his life.
On hearing about this incident, Parikshit's son Janamejaya planned to kill Takshaka, and he starts the Sarpamedha Yajna, through which he wants to end the life of all the snakes in the world. But Takshaka was saved by Astika Muni, and as a result he was not killed in the yajna.
Importance
Parikshit ruled his kingdom in a very good manner. His son “Sri Janamejaya” also took part in the affairs of the kingdom along with him. During his period, no people in his kingdom has suffered from poverty, illness and mental problems. His period was a “Golden Rule" for his people.
Conclusion
Parikshit, who was a great king and also a warrior, was a gem among the kings during his period. He provided all the basic amenities to his people. No one has complained about their problems. They lived in a peaceful manner. Let us pray to this great king and worship him and be blessed.
“OM SREE PARIKSHIT MAHARAJAVE NAMAHA”
“OM SREE JANAMEJAYA MAHARAJAVE NAMAHA”
“OM NAMO BHAGAVATHE VASUDEVAYA NAMAHA”
WRITTEN BY R. HARISHANKAR
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