What curse did AMBA give to Bhishma?

Another variant narrates that Amba performed austerities and pleased Kartikeya, the god of war and Shiva’s son. He granted her a garland of ever-fresh lotuses and declared that whoever wore it will destroy Bhishma.

Why did shikhandi killed Bhishma?

According to the summary by C. Rajagopalachari, she resorted to penance and received a garland of blue lotuses from Lord Kartikeya and it was foretold that anyone wearing the garland would become the cause of Bhishma’s death.

How did AMBA finally become the cause of Bhishma’s death?

Amba prayed to Lord Shiva who said to her that she would be the reason for the death of Bhishma. In her next birth, she was reborn as Shikhandhi, king Drupad’s daughter. During the 10th day of the war, she was acting as a shield infront of Arjuna and both of them shot their arrows at Bhishma.

Was Bhishma wrong in the way he treated Amba?

The entire drama around Bhishma and Shikhandi tells me two specific things: Bhishma was wrong in the way he treated Amba. This is a story about how his actions caught up with him, eventually. Amba, herself, was driven by revenge for the way she was treated – kidnapped and then discarded.

Why did Bhishma kidnap Amba from her Swayamvar?

Even though her request was purely revenge and was not DharmaBhishma kidnapped Amba from her swayamvar along with her two sisters to marry his brother Vichitrvirya. While doing that Bhishma defeats all the kings who have come for the battle including king of Sauba – Shalwa. Amba was in love in with shalwa and she wanted to marry him.

Why did Bhishma go to the swayamvara?

Amba and Salva, the king of Salwa, were secretly in love and Amba had promised to place the varmala on his neck. Bhishma came to know of the ceremony of the three beautiful princesses, and went to the Swayamvara to win the princesses for his step-brother Vichitravirya.

Why did Amba jump in the Yamuna?

Amba would be born to the king Drupada of Panchala and become a great warrior. Amba would remember her previous birth and hatred of Bhishma. Pleased with the boon, Amba created a funeral pyre of wood on the banks of the Yamuna and jumped in the fire saying “for Bhishma’s destruction!”.