Stories for when you feel Wanting Revenge

Draupadis five sons were killed by Ashwathama in a night raid. They were cursed Vishwa Devas whose deaths liberated them.

All of Karnas curses converged on the battlefield - his chariot wheel stuck, he forgot mantras, and had already used his divine weapon.

Gandhari cursed Krishna that his Yadu clan would destroy itself just as her Kauravas were destroyed. Krishna accepted with a smile, and the curse later came true.

When Draupadi completely surrendered to Krishna during her disrobing, he miraculously protected her with an endless sari. Complete surrender brings complete protection.

The only Kaurava brother who stood up against Draupadi disrobing, questioning the legality of the bet. Despite being on the losing side, he chose dharma over family loyalty.

Satyaki was Arjunas devoted disciple from the Yadava clan. Through dedication, he became so skilled that warriors called him the second Arjuna. He fought valiantly for the Pandavas.

Banda Singh Bahadur was appointed by Guru Gobind Singh to avenge the execution of the Gurus younger sons at Sirhind. On May 24, 1710, at the Battle of Chappar Chiri, his forces defeated Wazir Khan, who was killed by Bandas arrow. This established the first Sikh territorial rule.

The wise birds explain that Draupadis five sons were actually five guardian deities cursed by Vishwamitra to be born as humans when they criticized his harsh treatment of King Harishchandra. The curse specified they would remain unmarried and die young, explaining why they were killed by Ashwatthama despite having Krishna and Arjuna as protectors.

Shrutakarma, son of Arjuna and Draupadi and youngest Upapandava, was a capable archer who defeated Kamboja ruler Sudakshina on the first day, fought Dushasana and Ashwatthama, and killed King Chitrasena on the 16th day. He was murdered along with his brothers by Ashwatthama in the night massacre.

Uluka, son of Shakuni, served as Duryodhanas final messenger before war, delivering deliberately provocative insults to ensure peace negotiations would fail. His name means owl and his fathers epithet Kaitavya suggests his low status made the embassy itself an insult. On the 18th day, Sahadeva decapitated him just before killing Shakuni.

Babhruvahana, son of Arjuna and Chitrangada, became king of Manipur. When Yudhishthiras sacrificial horse entered his kingdom, Ulupi urged him to challenge his father. In the ensuing battle, Babhruvahana killed Arjuna, fulfilling a curse by the Vasus. Ulupi then retrieved the Mritasanjivani gem from the Naga realm to revive Arjuna.

Alayudha was a Rakshasa prince seeking revenge for his kinsmen slain by Bhima. He approached Duryodhana offering to kill the Pandavas, leading a cannibal force with a blazing chariot. He was killed by Ghatotkacha on the 14th night, whose triumphant roars made Kaurava elephants tremble.

After killing Kansa, Krishna faced repeated attacks from Jarasandha. He requested land from Samudra and had Vishwakarma build magnificent Dwarka with 900 palaces. The city flourished during Krishnas 125-year reign but was prophesied to be reclaimed by the sea. On the day Krishna left for the spiritual world, the ocean submerged Dwarka, marking Kali Yugas beginning.

Daksha Prajapati gave his 27 daughters (the Nakshatras) to Chandra, who favored only Rohini and neglected the others. Enraged, Daksha cursed Chandra to lose his radiance. Chandra performed intense penance using the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra. Shiva modified the curse: Chandra would wax and wane for 15 days perpetually. Grateful, Chandra built the first Jyotirlinga temple here.

Alambusha was a fearsome Rakshasa warrior who fought for Kauravas, possessing dark magical powers and ability to summon illusions. He killed Iravan, Arjunas son by Naga princess Ulupi. On the 14th day, he destroyed over four hundred chariots but was finally slain by Ghatotkacha in an epic battle of illusions.

The Battle of Bhangani was Guru Gobind Singhs first military engagement at age 20. Despite Pathan mercenaries defecting to the enemy, the Guru emerged victorious with help from Muslim saint Pir Buddhu Shah who rushed with 700 followers. This battle established the Gurus military reputation.

Shalva, avenging his friend Shishupala, attacks Dwaraka with Saubha—a flying city given by Shiva. After days of aerial warfare and illusions designed to deceive Krishna, including a false image of his captive father, Krishna destroys both Shalva and his flying fortress, demonstrating that truth always defeats illusion.

When Arjuna falls in love with Krishna's sister Subhadra, there's a problem: Balarama wants her married to Duryodhana. Krishna secretly arranges an elopement, helping Arjuna abduct the willing Subhadra during a festival. He then persuades the furious Balarama that this match is far better than alliance with the Kauravas.

When a brahmin showers the Buddha with insults, the Buddha calmly asks: if someone refuses a gift, who keeps it? The insults, unaccepted, remain with the brahmin. Meeting anger with peace, the Buddha breaks the cycle of violence—and the enemy eventually becomes a student.

Chitrangada was King Chitravahanas only daughter, raised as a son and trained in warfare due to Manipurs matrilineal tradition. When Arjuna fell in love with her during exile, her father agreed to marriage on condition their son would remain as heir. She bore Babhruvahana and raised him alone, later reuniting with Arjuna during the Ashvamedha Yagna.