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What was so special about Draupadi?
An old Buddhist story explains that Draupadi was the epitome of a lustful woman, who even cheated on her five handsome husbands with a hunchbacked dwarf. Her independence, her willingness to berate her husbands, her elders and even God, her fury and fire, all make her a rather unlikely exemplary woman.
Why did Krishna like Draupadi?
You can love a friend as a friend just as much as you would love your life partner as a life partner. Krishna and Draupadi shared a great rapport; both of them were beautiful, talented, ambitious and capable humans. Both of them wanted to establish a ‘dharma rajya’ which means virtuous society.
Was Krishna attracted to Draupadi?
Krishna was charmed and touched by her endearing actions. He went on to ask her what she would like in return for the same. A faithful devotee with unconditional love for her friend said that she would only like him to be in her life forever. Thus, Krishna Draupadi friendship took form.
Was Draupadi slim?
Her face too, when covered with sweat, looketh as the lotus or the jasmine. Of slender waist like that of the wasp, of long flowing locks, of red lips, and body without down, is the princess of Panchala. O king, making the slender-waisted Draupadi, who is even such as my stake, I will play with thee, O son of Suvala.
Is Draupadi intelligent?
Draupadi had a marvelous blend of intensity that suits Kshatriyas and forgiveness that fits devotees. She was very intelligent and knowledgeable. When Dushasana was dragging her by the hair to the court, she ridiculed him to show his prowess against her husbands.
Was Draupadi a devotee of Krishna?
It has been claimed that not only did Draupadi consider Krishna her friend and confidante, she was also a great devotee of the Supreme Lord. Draupadi had always been mesmerised by Lord Krishna’s qualities and worshipped him out of love and servitude.
Who saved Draupadi in the Mahabharata?
The sage was pleased and granted her a boon. This boon is said to be the cause of the unending stream of cloth when Dussashan tried to strip her off. According to the Sarala Mahabharata, the Oriya version, it was the Sun God and Lord Krishna who jointly saved Draupadi.
Why did Draupadi wrap a rag around Krishna’s wound?
A terrified Draupadi immediately rushed to Krishna, tore a rag from her saree and wrapped it around Krishna’s wound to stop the blood. Krishna was charmed and touched by her endearing actions. He went on to ask her what she would like in return for the same.
Why did Dushasana drag Draupadi to the court assembly?
Upon Duryodhana’s instruction, Dushasana dragged Draupadi into the court assembly and attempted to disrobe her. Thanks to Krishna’s remote intervention, he did not succeed.