Namaskar. Anuradhaji brought out the central point : Krishna won the war. Duryodhan also appealed to Sri Krishna : tvayA Hrishikesha hRdisthitena yathA niyukto’smi tathA kAromi: He Krishna, you reside in the heart and however you direct, i [ am compelled] to do that. Sri Krishna sharply rebuked him for his hypocrisy at this final hour of Duryodhan’s life, which demonstrated ANYTHING but the willingness to abide by Sri Krishna’s auspicious advice to him many a time.

Sri Khatu Shyamji has a counterpart in Sri Sri Balabhadradev, brother of Sri Krishna, who also was dissuaded from participating in the war, because his entry would have wound up the war instantly.

I was truly fascinated by your article about Khatu Shyam, the God of the Defeated. It’s amazing how this lesser-known deity, with roots in the Mahabharata, embodies the idea of supporting the defeated.

The legend of Barbarik and his unique triple arrow is both intriguing and enlightening. Your description of the temple and Shyam Kund, along with the living culture in the town, makes me want to visit and experience it all firsthand. Thanks for sharing this hidden gem from your Jaipur trip!

Thanks for sharing !! Many people still don’t know who KHATU SHYAM is !! People don’t know LORD KRISHNA is THE KHATU SHYAM !!
Thanks again.

Thank you, Himani. Glad that you liked our detailed story on Khatu Shyam Ji.

Really appreciate…

Amruta, incidentally, I missed this story in Kurukshetra. I found it in Khatu only. Nevertheless, an interesting story from Mahabharat that not many of us are aware of.