Yudhishthira has a unique place in mythology, Yudhishthira was the only person in the world who never died. Unlike other Pandavas and Draupadi, whose death and cremation remain a mystery. Yudhishthira's journey to heaven and his divine transformation gave him a distinct identity. But what was it that Yudhishthira was never cremated? We are going to give you information about this.
Decision to leave Hastinapur
One day, Yudhishthira decided to leave the throne of Hastinapur and set out on a journey to heaven with his brothers and Draupadi. Their goal was to climb the mighty Himalayas and go to heaven. However, as they proceeded, one by one Draupadi and other Pandavas succumbed to death, leaving only Yudhishthira alive in the end.
But why did Yudhishthira alone escape death, and why was he never cremated like the others? The answer lies in the moral fabric of their lives. Each Pandava had committed some sin or had some fault that led to their death during the climb. However, Yudhishthira remained untouched by sin and this purity allowed him to continue the journey without any harm.
Yudhishthira reaches the gates of heaven
Only Yudhishthira and a dog (which was a form of Dharmaraja) continued their journey till the end. In doing so, Yudhishthira reached the gates of heaven. There, he met Lord Indra, who came riding on his divine chariot to take Yudhishthira to heaven alive. However he laid down a condition that Yudhishthira had to leave the dog behind.
Yudhishthira refused the offer, adamant that he would not abandon the loyal companion who had accompanied him throughout the journey. This act of dharma impressed Indra and at that moment, the dog revealed his true form as Dharma. Yudhishthira's firm principles had once again proven his worth.
How did he reach heaven then?
Yudhishthira entered heaven in his mortal body, an unprecedented event in mythology. However, it is said that upon entering heaven, his physical form transformed into a divine body. This transformation allowed him to live eternally in heaven without dying.
The Mystery of the Pandavas' Cremation
Although Yudhishthira's entry into heaven is well known, the fate of his brothers and Draupadi remains a mystery. Since they died during the climb, it is unclear whether their bodies were ever cremated or were left in the forest. This lack of clarity adds another mystery to their story, making their cremation a subject of speculation even today.
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