Why did Mahabharata battle take place in Kurukshetra? Discover the secret behind this sacred land
Kurukshetra History: The Mahabharata battle was not merely a historical conflict, but the ultimate decisive battle between righteousness and unrighteousness. But a question still lingers in people's minds: when the entire earth was available, why did Lord Krishna choose the land of Kurukshetra for the war? Behind this lies a deep and mysterious reason described in the scriptures, which will surely surprise you.
The Search for the Battlefield
According to the scriptures, when the Mahabharata war was decided, Lord Krishna first began the search for a suitable battlefield. His objective was not merely to wage war, but to eradicate the growing sins on Earth and re-establish righteousness through this war. Krishna wanted the war to take place in a location where the very atmosphere would intensify the conflict.
Pitting brothers against brothers was not easy
It is said that Lord Krishna had a doubt that the Kauravas and Pandavas might weaken during the war due to their familial ties. Pitting brothers against brothers was not easy. Therefore, Krishna decided to choose a land for the war where anger, hatred, and conflict already existed, so that emotions would not hinder the battle.
One incident deeply affected Krishna
Following this, Krishna sent his messengers in all four directions and asked them to observe the events in different regions. The messengers returned from various places and shared their experiences. One incident recounted by a messenger deeply affected Krishna.
Elder brother stabbed his own brother to death
The messenger reported that in Kurukshetra, an elder brother once asked his younger brother for help in stopping the flow of water in a field. But the younger brother refused. The elder brother became so enraged by this trivial matter that he stabbed his own brother to death with a knife and dragged his body to the place where the water was flowing.
Krishna declared Kurukshetra as the battlefield
After hearing this true story, Lord Krishna immediately decided that this land was the most suitable for the war. He became convinced that the atmosphere of this land was so harsh that the warriors standing there would not be bound by mutual affection. It was after this that Lord Krishna declared Kurukshetra as the battlefield for the Mahabharata war.