Draupadi needs no introduction. She is the enigmatic, fiery yet compassionate queen of the five Pandava brothers. She is also considered as the sole reason behind the Mahabharata war. She is referred as Kula Kundalini, which resides in the spinal cord of the human. Take a look at the bewildering facts about Draupadi.
Draupadi could have 14 husband instead of five.
Draupadi had asked for a husband with 14 qualities from Lord Shiva in her previous birth. But as no man could possess all the qualities, so she has asked for a husband with five best qualities.
Draupadi was a fearless woman
She didn’t believe in silence. She demanded justice directly from Dhritarashtra, the king of Hastinapur when she was insulted.
Draupadi never had a childhood
She was born out of hatredness by King Drupad, from sacrificial fire.
Draupadi didn’t trust her husband
Draupadi screams for vengeance but doubts her husband would be able to avenge her insult. In fear of being disclosed during the last tenure of exile, the Pandavas didn’t kill Kichak, who had dragged Draupadi to his chariot.
Draupadi’s vessel was like ‘Akshaya Patra”
“Akshaya Patra” means always full of food. Such a kitchen is the mark of a good homemaker.
Draupadi was saved by Durvasa Rishi from Cheer-Haran
Legend goes that the sage’s loincloth was once carried away by the Ganges. Draupadi quickly tore a piece of garment to cover him. The sage granted her a boon, which caused an unending stream of cloth to cover during the Dushasan stripping Draupadi
Draupadi cursed Ghatotkacha
When Ghatotkacha visited his father’s kingdom, he did not pay respect to Draupadi. She felt humiliated and got angry on Ghatotkcha
Compassionate Draupadi
Asvatthama, the son of Drona had mercilessly killed the five sons of Draupadi while they were sleeping. Draupadi however showed an amazing sense of compassion when Asvatthama sat down with his head down.
Incarnation of Kali
This is popular belief in South India that Draupadi is an incarnation of Maha Kali, who was born to assist Lord Krishna to destroy all arrogant kings of India
-Smrutirekha
