The war of Mahabharata and the stories related to Shri Krishna are deeply absorbed in the Indian Puranas. These stories do not only talk about war, religion and unrighteousness, but they also get a glimpse of the future. One such story is between Bhima’s grandson and Shri Krishna, who tells how a demon was killed by Shri Krishna, but worshiped as ‘God’ in Kali Yuga. This story is not only filled with mystery and miracle, but it highlights our faith, traditions and deep relations of religion. Let us know who was this demon, what he had with Shri Krishna, and how he became a revered deity in Kali Yuga.
Who was this mysterious demon?
This story is associated with Bhima’s grandson ‘Barbari’. Barberik was a warrior of Mahabharata who could not participate in the war, but his power was so that he could change the result of Mahabharata alone. Barberik was the son of Ghatotkacha and the grandson of Bhima. Since childhood, he did devotion to Goddess Bhagwati and received the boon of three amogh arrows. These arrows were so powerful that the enemy could be identified, destroyed from the other and called from the third.
Why did Shri Krishna take the head of Barberry?
Before the Mahabharata war, Shri Krishna took a strategic decision. He learned that Barberry, who wanted to be fair in war, would go with the most powerful side. Since every time one side will start losing, he will go towards him, which will eliminate all the warriors alone and the purpose of religion war will fail. Shri Krishna disguised disguised and asked Barberk about his desire to participate in the war and then demanded Gurudakshina from him. He sought his head (head) from Barbari. Following the religion, Barberk laughed and offered his head to Shri Krishna.
Barbari’s head became a witness to war
Sri Krishna placed Barbari’s head in a high place in the battlefield and said that he will now witness this war. At the end of the Mahabharata war, when the Pandavas claimed that they had won this war, Shri Krishna asked Burly’s head that who was really the hero of this war? Then Barberik’s head said: “I saw that only the Maya and Sudarshan Chakra of Shri Krishna were working everywhere in the battlefield. The real winners are Shri Krishna.”
How ‘Khatu Shyam’ made in Kalyug?
Pleased with the sacrifice of Barbari, Shri Krishna gave him a boon that you will be worshiped in my name ‘Shyam’ in Kalyug. You will remove the sufferings of all those devotees who will remember you with true heart. This is the reason that Barberik is worshiped as “Khatu Shyam Ji” in Kali Yuga. Khatu Dham, located in Sikar district of Rajasthan, is the most prominent proof of this story, where millions of devotees throng to see Shyam Baba every year. It is said that the statue of Shyam Baba present here is located where Barberik’s head was kept.
Why are it called “Sahara of Hare”?
Khatu Shyam Baba is called “Sahara of Hare” because he helps every person who stands on the verge of defeat, disappointed, or who has lost everything in life. This name reflects his form when he did not participate in the war, but offered his head selflessly.
conclusion
This story of Mahabharata consists of power, sacrifice, devotion and vision of Lord Krishna. A warrior who could fight, but did not. A child with a demonic power, who was killed by Lord Krishna, became God in Kali Yuga with his blessings. Even today, Khatu gives evidence that the promise given by Shri Krishna remains the center of reverence even after centuries, echoing in the temples of Shyam Baba, and the heads bowing with faith. This story is not only history, but a living heritage of our faith – which teaches us that true sacrifice never goes in vain, it is worshiped in some form.
