Why did Krishna ask for Barbarika head?

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.

What is the story of Barbarik in Mahabharat?

Barbarik was the only warrior in the legend of Mahabharat, who was invincible enough to be abetted by Lord Krishna himself, to commit suicide so that he can be prevented from engaging in the war. Know why? Barbarik was a symbol of equality, who was bound by his principle to always fight for the weaker side.

How does Barbarik get 3 arrows?

Barbaric was a great warrior from his childhood itself . Those three arrows were given to him by lord Shiva and he was bestowed by the bow given to him by lord Agni . He had the capability to finish the war of Mahabharata within seconds because those three arrows .

Why did Krishna ask Barbarika to give him his head?

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.

Who is Barbarika in Mahabharata?

Barbarika is one of the two warriors who actually saw the actual Krishna in his grandeurs divine form. Barbarika pleads Krishna although he could not participate in the Kurukshetra war, he would wish to see all the war. Lord Krishna agreed and gave this boon to Barbarika.

How did Lord Krishna witness all the Mahabharata war?

Lord Krishna agreed and gave this boon to Barbarika. Barbarika cut his head off and gave it to Lord Krishna. Krishna places his head atop on hill where he could witness all of the Mahabharata war. After the war ended, the victorious Pandavas argues about who the main reason for the victory of the Mahabharata war was.

What happened when Yaksha takes birth as Barbarika?

This is what happened when Yaksha takes birth as Barbarika. Lord Vishnu in the form of Krishna seeks his head in charity as a result of the curse. As we have seen above that Krishna challenges Barbarik to tie all the leaves of the Peepal tree under which he was standing, using his arrows.