Mahabharata Mystery: Why did Arjuna's chariot burn to ashes as soon as the battle ended? Learn about Shri Krishna's secret.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The Mahabharata war wasn't merely a display of power, but was also filled with mysteries and divine exploits. During this fierce 18-day battle, many events occurred that still astonish us. One of the most shocking events occurred on the final day of the war, when Arjuna's divine chariot, which had supported the Pandavas throughout the war, suddenly burst into flames and turned into a pile of ashes.

Shri Krishna's order

The war was over. The Pandavas had won. In the evening, when Arjuna and Lord Krishna returned to their chariot, a strange thing happened. Usually, the charioteer dismounted first, and the warriors followed. But that day, Lord Krishna said to Arjuna, "Partha, you dismount first."

Arjuna was a little surprised, but he obeyed Shri Krishna and dismounted from the chariot. Shri Krishna then requested Hanuman, who was seated on the flag atop the chariot, to also leave. As soon as Bajrangbali disappeared, Shri Krishna also dismounted from the chariot.

When the chariot was burnt

According to the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata and legends, as soon as Lord Krishna's feet touched the ground, the entire chariot was engulfed in fierce flames and was reduced to ashes in no time. Arjuna was stunned by this sight. He asked in astonishment, "O Keshav! What has happened? How did this divine chariot suddenly burn up?"

Shri Krishna reveals the 'secret secret'

Seeing the panic on Arjuna's face, Shri Krishna smiled and said, "Partha! This chariot had already burned long ago. The power of the divine weapons of Bhishma Pitamah, Dronacharya and Karna had reduced it to ashes long ago. But, since I was sitting on it and Hanuman ji was seated on the flag, this chariot was sustained only by my willpower and divine influence."

According to ancient texts , during the battle, Karna's Nagastras and Bhishma's Divyastras had exhausted the chariot's life. Shri Krishna knew that if he had dismounted before Arjuna, he would have been burned to ashes along with the chariot. To fulfill his promise and protect Arjuna, Krishna kept the dead chariot alive until the end.

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