The Stories of Mahabharata

Mahabharata Episode 33: The Virtuous Butcher And Draupadi’s Advice

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Feb 13, 2016
Rishi Markandeya tells Yudhistira about a housewife who advised Rishi Kaushik and led him to the virtuous butcher. Draupadi offers advice to Krishna's wife on how to treat her husband and gain his loyalty.
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ANECDOTE

Kaushik and the Bird

  • Rishi Kaushik, angered by a bird defecating on him, killed it with his gaze.
  • This incident made him reflect on his anger management.
ADVICE

Housewife's Wisdom

  • Prioritize your duties.
  • Control anger, lust, and desire to be truly virtuous.
ANECDOTE

The Virtuous Butcher

  • Kaushik meets a butcher in Mithila who teaches him about dharma.
  • The butcher reveals he was cursed to be a butcher because he had shot a rishi in his past life.
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