KNIGHT GATOT KACHA STATUE
Ghatotkacha is the son of Bhima and the giantess Hanimbi . His maternal parentage made him half-Humanand half - Giant and gave him many magical powers such as the ability to fly that made him an important fighter in the Kuru Setra ( grave yard ) war, the climax of the epic. He got his name from his head, which was hairless
When he was young, Ghatotkacha lived with his mother, Hidimba. One day he received a pearl which he gave to his cousin Abimanyu
Ghatotkacha is considered to be a loyal and humble figure. He made
himself and his followers available to his father Bhima at any time. All
Bhima had to do was to think of him and he would appear. Like his
father, Ghatotkacha primarily fought with the mace. His wife was Ahilawati and his sons were Barbarika and meghvarna.
In the Mahābhārata, Ghatotkacha was summoned by Bhima to fight on the Pandava side in the Kurukshetra battle. Invoking his magical powers, he wrought great havoc in the Kaurava army. In particular after the death of Jayadra
At this point in the battle, the Kaurava leader Duryodhana appealed to his best fighter, Karna,
to kill Ghatotkacha as the whole Kaurava army was coming close to
annihilation due to his ceaseless strikes from the air. Karna possessed a
divine weapon called Indrastra(Naikartana) or Shakti, granted by the god Indra. It could be used only once, and Karna had been saving it to use on his arch-enemy, the best Pandava fighter, Arjuna.
Unable to refuse Duryodhana, Karna used the Indrastra(Naikartana) against Ghatotkacha, killing him. This is considered to be the turning point of the war. After his death, the Pandava counselor Krishna
smiled, as he considered the war to have been won for the Pandavas now
that Karna no longer had a divine weapon to use in fighting Arjuna.when the battle continued on past sunset, his powers were at their most
effective (at night). Ghatotkach had received the ultimate boon from
Krishna that nobody in all the worlds could match his magical
capabilities, except Krishna himself.
At this point in the battle, the Kaurava leader Duryodhana appealed to his best fighter, Karna,
to kill Ghatotkacha as the whole Kaurava army was coming close to
annihilation due to his ceaseless strikes from the air. Karna possessed a
divine weapon called Indrastra(Naikartana) or Shakti, granted by the god Indra. It could be used only once, and Karna had been saving it to use on his arch-enemy, the best Pandava fighter, Arjuna.
Unable to refuse Duryodhana, Karna used the Indrastra(Naikartana) against Ghatotkacha, killing him. This is considered to be the turning point of the war. After his death, the Pandava counselor Krishna
smiled, as he considered the war to have been won for the Pandavas now
that Karna no longer had a divine weapon to use in fighting Arjuna.
THE DEATH OF THE KNIGHT
Uncharacteristically, the battle extended into the hours of darkness.
Ghatotkacha, the half-asura son of Bhima, began to destroy the Kaurava
forces. It was a characteristic of the asuras that they became
extraordinarily powerful at night. Their magical powers were also
extremely effective. Duryodhana and Karna bravely stood and fought him.
Finally, when it seemed that Ghatotkacha would destroy all the Kaurava
forces that very night, having already badly-wounded Dronacharya,
Duryodhana called upon Karna to use all means necessary. Karna engaged
him in a ferocious duel, with every single warrior from both sides
watching in silent awe.
As Ghatotkacha began to use his skills of dark
magic, Karna had to use the Vasava Shakti, which had been gifted to him
by Lord Indra in return for his divine armour. Using this weapon, Karna
killed the Asura Ghatotkacha. It is said that when Gatotkacha realized
that he going to be mortally wounded by the weapon,he assumed a gigantic
size. When the huge body fell, it crushed one 'Akshauhini of military
units' which was an ancient battle formation that consisted of 21,870
chariots ; 21,870 elephants; 65,610 cavalry and 109,350 infantry
Although his death was a major disappointment to the Pandavas, there
was a serene smile on Krishna's face. Krishna knew that, because Karna
had now expended this fearsome weapon, Arjuna was no longer vulnerable
to it.
GATOT KACA STRUGGLE PRESENT
Life is a struggle . Continually strive for upholding Dharma ( good ), after the destruction of Adharma ( bad ). We are not here to plunder each other , histories , or inter - grabbing prey . We do not inherit the culture of violence and barbaric like that :
Do not fight for small objects that are not useful.
Do not fight to get a seat in a very few years be expired.
Do not struggle to gain a voice that is not smart.
Great goal to strive for something noble . Strive to earn a place in the hearts of men , yes man , not a monster at heart . Strive to efforts among young people so that they understand the meaning of their voices , so that they can use their voting right in accordance with the Dharma .Our struggle is a struggle for life. Our struggle is to serve the eternal struggle of man , the earth with all its contents , even the Universe.
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