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Khatu Shyam Baba

Hair Sahara meaning: The land of India is a heritage of faith and devotion. Here the story of each deity is linked to some inspiration or the other. One such amazing story is that of Khatu Shyam Baba who is called the support of the defeated. It is believed that the devotee who takes the name of Shyam Baba with true heart, his boat sails across. But do you know who Khatu Shyam ji actually is and why Lord Shri Krishna had given him the boon of being worshiped before himself? This year, the birth anniversary of Khatu Shyam Baba will be celebrated with great pomp on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month i.e. 1st November, so on this special occasion, let us know the story of Barbarik becoming Khatu Shyam.

Who was Veer Barbarik?

Khatu Shyam ji In fact, the brave man of Mahabharata period was Barbarik. He belonged to the Pandava clan. He was the grandson of Bhima. And his father's name was Ghatotkach and mother's name was Morvi. Barbarik was very strong and brilliant since childhood. He had received three divine and infallible arrows from Goddess Chandika. These arrows had the ability to destroy all three worlds in a moment and would hit the target and come back to them. For this reason he is also called 'Three Arrows'.

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When the Mahabharata war was about to begin, Barbarik also decided to join it. Before going to the war, he had promised his mother that he would always support the 'losing side'. Lord Shri Krishna knew that Barbarik's power was so immense that on the strength of his three arrows, if he supported the losing side (Kauravas), the outcome of the war would change. Shri Krishna made a plan to ensure the victory of Pandavas in the war.

Shri Krishna in Brahmin form

Shri Krishna disguised himself as a Brahmin and stopped Barbarika and asked for donation from him. Barbarik promised that whatever he asked for, he would definitely give it. Then Shri Krishna asked for his head as Dakshina. Barbarik, without any hesitation or attachment, keeping his word, cut off his head and offered it at the feet of Shri Krishna. Pleased with this great sacrifice and devotion, Lord Krishna gave a boon to Barbarik.

Why did Shri Krishna give the boon of being worshiped by the name 'Shyam'?

Lord Shri Krishna was very pleased with this unique sacrifice of brave Barbarik. Also, Barbarik had expressed his wish that he wanted to see the entire war of Mahabharata with his own eyes. Barbarik donated his head without any hesitation to protect his word and religion. The Lord became emotional due to his great sacrifice and unwavering devotion towards Shri Krishna. Shri Krishna gave him a boon that on the arrival of Kaliyuga, he would be known and worshiped by the name of 'Shyam' (which is a name of Shri Krishna). Shri Krishna also said that whichever devotee will remember his name, all his troubles will go away and he will attain Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Along with this, he was also blessed that he would always support the defeated and disappointed devotees.

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