00:00Mahabharata, know Aswatthama's story of immortality.
00:07Who was the last Kaurava general?
00:11According to the Mahabharata, Aswatthama was the last Kaurava general.
00:16Duryodhana appointed him before his death.
00:19It is believed that Aswatthama is still alive.
00:23Why is Aswatthama immortal?
00:26Lord Krishna cursed Aswatthama to wander the earth until the end of Kali Yuga.
00:31Hence, it is believed he is still performing penance somewhere.
00:36Whose incarnation is Aswatthama?
00:39According to the Mahabharata, Aswatthama, son of Dronacharya,
00:43was a combined incarnation of Kul, Krod, Yama and Rudra.
00:47He sided with the Kauravas in the war.
00:51He killed Draupadi's sons.
00:53After becoming the Kaurava general, Aswatthama attacked the Pandava camp at night
00:58and killed Draupadi's five sons and other warriors.
01:03Why did Draupadi forgive Aswatthama?
01:06When the Pandavas captured Aswatthama and brought him before Draupadi,
01:10she forgave him because he was a Brahmin and the son of their guru, thus sparing his life.
01:17Beliefs associated with Aswatthama
01:20It is believed that Aswatthama is still performing penance in secret location.
01:24He will appear at end of Kali Yuga when Kalki avatar arrives and will assist in establishing Dharma.
