Mysteries of the Vedas (Caitanya Chandra Dasa)
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Srimad Bhagavatam #08: Drtarashtra leaves home (chapters 1.12, 1.13, and 1.14)
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Srimad Bhagavatam #08: Drtarashtra leaves home (chapters 1.12, 1.13, and 1.14)

The Birth of Parīkṣit Maharaja, Vidhura returns and Dhṛtarāṣṭra leaves home, How Dhrtarastra achieved liberation at the end, The disappearance of Krsna

Chapter 12 reveals more details about the birth of Maharaja Pariksit. Certainly, he was born in the most uncommon circumstances, having to face the danger of an atomic explosion while still in the womb, and having the personal darshan of the Lord, who personally appeared just to save him.

As revealed later, on SB 3.3.17, the body of Maharaja Pariksit had been burned by the Brahmastra, but it was restored by the mercy of the Lord. This is confirmed in the first verse:

“The womb of Uttarā, mother of Mahārāja Parīkṣit, was spoiled by the dreadful and invincible brahmāstra weapon released by Aśvatthāmā. But Mahārāja Parīkṣit was saved by the Supreme Lord.”...

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