Why did Bhishma go to Kashi?

The Adi Parva of the Mahabharata narrates about Amba’s swayamvara at the Kingdom of Kashi. 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 Bhishma did not go to Indraprastha?

He was worried that his father was sad and desolate on account of his love for her and no longer took interest in the functioning of the kingdom. Bhishma was averse to Duryodhan’s idea of not giving the Pandavs their rightful share in the kingdom. But he never went against him.

What was Bhishma’s curse?

The power to die only when he wished to die is only a step behind immortality since theoretically Bhishma may not have wanted to die. There is an interplay here between agency and predestination. He had come to earth under the curse and blessing of Vashistha; he had survived because of Ganga’s wish.

Why did Bhishma search for Vichitravirya to marry?

Vichitravirya was still a child when he was crowned king, thus Bhishma ruled as his regent. When the young king became at proper age to marry, Bhishma searched for him for a suitable bride.

Why is swayamvara not invited to Vichitravirya?

Swayamvara, in ancient India, is the practice of choosing a husband, from among a list of suitors, by a girl of marriageable age. But no invitation of Swayamvara is sent to Vichitravirya. Bhishma is offended by this action as he thought of it an affront to the dignity of his household.

What did Bhishma hear about swayamvara held by Kashi?

Bhishma is searching for a suitable for his half-brother, Vichitravirya. Meanwhile, he heard of Swayamvara held by the King of Kashi for his daughters Amba, Ambika, and Ambilika. Swayamvara, in ancient India, is the practice of choosing a husband, from among a list of suitors, by a girl of marriageable age.

Who is Vichitravirya in the Mahabharata?

Vichitravirya in the Hindu epic Mahabharata is the younger son of queen Satyavati and king Santanu. His elder brother, Chitrangada, succeeded king Santanu to the throne of Hastinapura. But when he died childless, Vichitravirya became a king. Vichitravirya was still a child when he was crowned king, thus Bhishma ruled as his regent.

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