Abhimanyu was the younger son of Arjuna, the son of Pandu, and the nephew of Lord Krishna. At just sixteen years of age, Abhimanyu was famous for his bravery, courage, and fearless nature. When the Kauravas formed the deadly Chakravyuha during the Mahabharata war, Abhimanyu was the only warrior, apart from Arjuna, who knew how to enter the Chakravyuha.
Abhimanyu Knew Half Secret of Chakravyuha
Abhimanyu knew only half of the secret of the Chakravyuha. When he was in Subhadra's womb, Arjuna explained to Subhadra the technique of breaking into the Chakravyuha. Abhimanyu, who was still in the womb, listened to everything. But before Arjuna could explain how to come out of the Chakravyuha, Subhadra fell asleep. Subhadra did not know that this incomplete knowledge would determine Abhimanyu's destiny.
Abhimanyu is believed to be the incarnation of Varchas, the son of the Moon God. He had been granted a blessing to live on Earth for only sixteen years. Lord Krishna knew that Abhimanyu's life, though short, would be extraordinary.
Thirteenth Day Of The Kurukshetra War
On the thirteenth day of the Kurukshetra war, the army led by Susharma, the king of the Trigarta kingdom, created a situation in which Arjuna was drawn to another part of the battlefield to fight.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Dronacharya formed the Chakravyuha and made the brave Abhimanyu enter it. After Abhimanyu entered the Chakravyuha, several Kaurava warriors, including Dronacharya, Karna, Dushasana, Kripacharya, and Shakuni, attacked him together, violating the rules of war. They also struck him from behind. Even after being fatally wounded, the brave Abhimanyu did not lose courage. Using broken weapons, his bare hands, and even a chariot wheel, he fought against the Kauravas until his last breath and attained a heroic death.
Abhimanyu's Death
Lord Krishna already knew about Abhimanyu's death. However, he had decided not to interfere with the workings of destiny until dharma demanded it. Abhimanyu's sacrifice was necessary to reveal the injustice of the Kauravas to the world. His death united the Pandavas. The loss of his son awakened the warrior within Arjuna and inspired him to take a vow to destroy adharma.
Lord Krishna had never promised to protect a single life during the war. Instead, he had promised to protect dharma.
If Lord Krishna had saved Abhimanyu, the war would have continued with hidden sins and injustices remaining unrevealed. The world would never have seen the true face of adharma. From that moment onward, the destruction of the Kauravas became necessary to protect dharma.
Arjuna was devastated by Abhimanyu's death. Subhadra fainted.
Abhimanyu's pregnant wife, Uttara, was left standing alone, carrying the future king in her womb.
And Lord Krishna silently shed tears.
Yes, friends – even the Lord who controls the universe feels the pain of Abhimanyu's death. But he does not break divine laws for the sake of those he loves. Lord Krishna knew that Abhimanyu's death was necessary for the protection of dharma. This is why Lord Krishna did not prevent Abhimanyu's death.
Through Abhimanyu's sacrifice, Parikshit, the future king of the Pandava dynasty, was born from Uttara's womb. He later carried forward dharma after the Pandavas.
Abhimanyu died after fulfilling the purpose for which he had come to Earth.
