Barbarik - One Who Could Finish Mahabharata War In One Minute

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Barbarik - One Who Could Finish Mahabharata War In One Minute

The story of Barbarik is a folk tale that is a part of many regional versions of Mahabharata but not the original Mahabharata written by Maharishi Ved Vyasa. As per the Skanda Purana, Barbarik was the grandson of Bhima and the son of Ghatotkacha and Maurvi, the daughter of Daitya Moor. He was more powerful than the combined powers of Arjuna, Karna, Bhishma, Dronacharya and many other warriors of the Kurukshetra war. Having learnt the art of warfare from his mother, Barbarik also was blessed with three divine infallible arrows gifted to him by Lord Shiva himself. It is said that Barbarik was so powerful that according to him the war of Mahabharata could end in 1 minute if he alone was to fight it.

Krishna having heard of Barbarik willingness to fight and wanting to examine Barbarik's strength disguised himself as a Brahmin came in front of Barbarik. Krishna asked him the same question about how many days would it take to finish the war if he were to fight it alone. Barbarik replied it would take him only 1 minute to finish the battle if he was to fight it alone. Krishna was surprised at this answer of Barbarik considering the fact that Barbarik was walking towards the battlefield with just 3 arrows and a bow. To this Barbarika replied that a single arrow of his was enough to destroy all his opponents in the war, and it would then return to his quiver. Barbarik explained the power of the 3 arrows.

The first arrow would mark all the objects that Barbarik wanted to be destroyed.
The second arrow would mark all the objects that Barbarik wanted to be saved.
The third arrow would destroy all the objects marked by the first arrow OR destroy all the objects not marked by the second arrow.

Krishna then explained to him that before a battle, the head of the bravest Kshatriya needs to be sacrificed, in order to worship/sanctify the battlefield. Krishna said that he considered Barbarika to be the bravest among Kshatriyas, and was hence asking for his head in charity. In fulfillment of his promise, and in compliance with Krishna's command, Barbarika gave his head to him in charity.

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[kushalagrawal]

As far as I know, he didn't say that Krishna had the biggest contribution. He said that he cannot judge because all he could see was Krishna fighting Krishna, that everyone in the battlefield was Krishna himself..

[ashwathamagaming]

Awsm information...
Barbarik was blessed by Lord Krishna that he had made the ultimate sacrifice so he gave him his name Shyam and from then on, barbarik came to be known as Khatu Shyam. It is believed that anyone who is stuck in any situation promise to visit Khatu Shyam, his or her wishes geta fulfilled. But their faith on Khatu Shyam ji should be strong. I have seen people getting healthy even when doctors said they will not survive. Khatu Shyam ji's miracles are true.

[nishan.yt]

In kalyuga, as of today, Barbarik is known as Lord Shyam. He resides in Khatu, Rajasthan (India) - meaning there is the main temple where devotees in more than crores visit every year to worship. My lineage, through history has always been devotee of Lord Shyam.

He is known for helping the ones who lose. Ones who fail.

There is saying in hindi: "HARE KA SAHARA, BABA SHYAM HAMARA" which means "SUPPORTER OF THE LOSER, OUR LORD SHYAM".

Through hardships and rough paths, through happiness and joyful days, remembering BABA SHYAM has only made my life better.

JAI SHREE SHYAM. 🙏

[rakhiawasthi]

King Barbarik is worshipped as Khatu Shyam Ji. I am a devotee of Shri Khatu Shyam Ji 🙏🏻 and a firm believer that when a person is really distressed and is not getting help from anywhere, just remember Shri Khatu Shyam ji and pray to him. He always helps the weak. He has always helped me. 🙏🏻, He is known as हारे का सहारा, बाबा खाटू श्याम हमारा! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 जय श्री खाटू श्याम जी की 🙏🏻

[nitinthakur]

Krishna wasnt scared for himself, he feared the outcome of battle since no one would have survived the battle except him.
Thats why he asked for Barbarik's sacrifice.

[hethysheeshivai.a]

Actually my mom already said this story and also very rare people know this information but that's great that u r providing a very rare and one of the important story in mahabarat. So GREAT JOB KEEP GOING !!! 👏 👌 🙌 👍

[kulranjanrao]

Veer Barbarik is worshipped in Himachal as KamruNaag and he is the Aradhya Dev of Mandi district in Himachal. Jai Bada Dev KamruNaag ji ❤

[vikashajela]

Oscillating from one side to another, means Barbarik means nothing but indecisiveness in human nature. Which eventually destroys the human if he keeps changing his mind. Indecisiveness is so powerful that it can bring down the most powerful armies.

[rawdawgers]

Imagine creating a character so op, you make him non-canon lol

[variant]

The story of Mahabharat is so unique yet relateable....honestly it's much better than game of thrones only if Netflix made a high budget Series in multiple languages it'll be so cool ! The writer of this story must be so clever to develop such a complex yet simple story !

[roopeshmesta]

Our ancient texts are so full of knowledge... So proud to be a Hindu 🔥🕉️🛕 ..but at the same time ashamed of myself for knowing so little about our greatest religion

[satnamsingh]

I remember this story my grand pa told me few years ago. That nostalgia came back 😌

[pradeepchalise]

During the 13 year banbas, Bhima visited dolakha bhimsen in nepal where a देत्य lady fell in love with Bhimsen, hence ghatoh-kach born ! The son of ghatoh-kach ( half man and half demon) was Barbarik/king yalambar/ aakash bhairav/first kirati king of Nepal !

[gaurankkaraliya]

Wow i will definitely watch Mahabharata and Ramayana again cause im forgetting big chunks and last watched them when i was kid. Kind believe our religion and culture is such twisted yet so amusing and pure full of life lessons and im lucky to be born in such a culture where there were so many greaaat people selfless powerful kind. Oh lord Krishna guide me in my journey of life too. Im from yadav vansh the liniage of lord Krishnas family or dynasty🌈🌸

[itsPunith]

His arrows reminded me of yondu's arrow from MCU, which worked similar way as Barbarikas arrows & DC charectors, their powers & weapons are majorly influenced by our ancient theme 🔥

[rockstarali]

Could you please upload the entire Mahabharata series? Your narration is amazing and I want to hear the entire account! It would be amazing, if you could upload it in episodes weekly!

[siddhantpathak]

He is Shyam Baba, our god whose shrine is located in Khatu, Rajasthan. We worship as the 'protector of the lost ones'

[PavaniBasavarajuAchillies]

I salute/ bow down to the greatest king/Warrior Barbarik🙌 #JaiSriRadheKrishna 😇

[deepishere]

If anyone wants to visit the temple of Barbarik, then this temple is present in Khatu village of Sikar district of Rajasthan state.

[clarkent]

His Advise, His Strategy and His Presence!!!👍🏼😎