Krishna to the Rescue

The great war of Kurukshetra had left both sides shattered and weary. The Pandavas had emerged victorious, but their hearts were heavy with loss. Among the few Kauravas who had survived was Ashwatthama, the son of Dronacharya. Burning with vengeance, Ashwatthama couldn’t accept defeat. In a fit of rage, he set the Pandavas’ camp on fire, hoping to destroy what little they had left.

The Pandavas, discovering Ashwatthama’s actions, were filled with anger and sorrow. But Ashwatthama’s fury hadn’t yet been quenched. In his desperation to bring the Pandavas even more pain, he decided to strike a cruel blow. He picked up a single straw and, using his knowledge of divine weapons, transformed it into a deadly weapon. With dark intent, he ordered it to kill the unborn child of Abhimanyu and Uttara, who was still in Uttara’s womb. The child was the last hope of the Pandava lineage, and Ashwatthama wanted to extinguish it.

The straw, now imbued with lethal power, took the form of a sword and sped toward Uttara, intent on fulfilling Ashwatthama’s cruel command. The pregnant Uttara, innocent and unaware, was in grave danger, with no means to protect herself or her child.

However, Krishna, who was ever watchful and compassionate, saw the unfolding tragedy. Recognizing the threat, he intervened with his divine powers. As the weapon approached Uttara, Krishna stood between her and the oncoming sword. With his divine strength, Krishna diffused the weapon’s power, shielding both Uttara and her unborn child from harm.

The deadly energy of the weapon was neutralized in Krishna’s presence, and the unborn child was spared. This child would later grow up to be Parikshit, the only surviving heir of the Pandavas, and he would go on to rule the kingdom with wisdom and justice, continuing the legacy of his forefathers.

Krishna’s timely intervention saved the Pandava lineage and preserved the future of their family. Through this act, he demonstrated once again his role as a protector of dharma and the importance of compassion and righteousness.

**Moral:** True strength lies not only in vengeance but in mercy and protection. Krishna’s act teaches that preserving life and hope is the ultimate victory over darkness and anger.