The Stories of Mahabharata Mahabharata Episode 25: The Pilgrimage
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Aug 26, 2015 The Pandavas embark on a grand pilgrimage and learn about the legends of holy places. They visit the Ashrama of Rishi Agastya who has performed strange miracles. Agastya drinks the ocean and helps the gods defeat the demon clan. He also helps with the growing Vindya mountains.
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Pilgrimage As Preparation
- Lomash brings news that Arjuna has divine weapons and will return after an important task.
- He advises the Pandavas to undertake a pilgrimage to learn legends and strengthen their purpose.
Let Willing Companions Join Hard Quests
- Yudhishthira refuses to subject his visiting Brahmins and Rishis to pilgrimage hardship and offers them safe return to Hastinapur.
- He keeps only those who willingly choose the difficult journey with him.
Agastya, Lopamudra And Vatapi
- Agastya marries Lopamudra to free his ancestors and seeks wealth without harming others.
- He obtains riches from the giant Iluwal after digesting Vatapi and fathered a mighty son, Dritasya.
