Who will be next saptarishi?

As per legend, the seven Rishis in the next manvantara will be Diptimat, Galava, Parashurama, Kripa, Drauni or Ashwatthama, Vyasa and Rishyasringa.

Why is Ashwathama so powerful?

Ashwatthama is born with a gem on his forehead which gives him power over all living beings lower than humans; it protects him from hunger, thirst, and fatigue. Though an expert in warfare, Dronacharya lives the simple life, with little money or property.

Why Krishna’s Curse proved to be deadlier than death for Ashwathama?

Why Krishna’s curse proved to be deadlier than death for Ashwathama? Ashwathama had the blood of innocent young children of the five Pandavas on his hands. He deceitfully killed them when they were asleep, to please his friend Duryodhana, who wanted to see the Pandavas dead.

Who is Ashwathama in Mahabharata?

Ashwathama was one of the most important characters of the great Indian epic Mahabharata. He was one of Duryodhana’s most trusted friends and a warrior that bejewelled his army. He was a Brahmin by birth but a Kshatriya by his Karma (duty). He was born to Guru Dronacharya and his wife Kripi after years of penance.

Why did Ashwathama kill the children of the Pandavas?

Ashwathama had the blood of innocent young children of the five Pandavas on his hands. He deceitfully killed them when they were asleep, to please his friend Duryodhana, who wanted to see the Pandavas dead. Ashwathama was one of the most important characters of the great Indian epic Mahabharata.

Is Kripacharya among the Seven Immortals?

The following sloka lists the seven immortals of the world since the puranic times, “Ashwathaama Markandeyarr Vyaso Hanumanash cha Vibhishana Krupacharya cha Parashuramam Saptaita Chiranjeevanam.” Thus Kripacharya also finds a place among the seven immortal beings who move on this earth for ages and ages.