Tag Kaurava

Who Performed The Final Rites Of Lord Krishna

A riot ensued and even Krishna was attacked by his Clan.

His Chariot was dragged into the sea, so were His Panchyutas, which went perambulated Lord Krishna clock-wise and disappeared.

From the Balaram’s face a Serpent came out and entered Heavens and Balram was no more

Lord Krishna lay under a tree and was taking rest.

The hunter who had the iron tip in his arrow , from a distance saw, thought he saw a Deer and sent in his arrow.

It struck Krishna and he left His Mortal Coil.

Details Of Army Strength Mahabharata

Some interesting information on the strength and the calculation of the Armies during the Vedic period is found in the Mahabharata.

There is also the definition of the unit of distance.

The Unit for measuring distance is called 'Yojana'

One Yojana is equal to Eight Miles.

Army strength is calculated on the base Unit of Akshouhini.

One Akshouhini consists of ,

One Chariot,

One Elephant,

Three Cavalry

and Five soldiers constitute One Pathi.

Three Pathis make one 'Sena Mukha'

Three Senamukha is 'Kulma'

Three Kulma make One 'Gana.

Three gans is One 'Vahini'