The Birth of Draupadi: Born From The Holy Fire Of Yagna!

Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas, is the main female protagonist in the Mahabharata. Also known as Panchali or Yajnaseni, she is known for her bravery, beauty, and affection towards her husbands. She was indeed born from a Yagna (sacrificial fire) organised by his father, Draupada. However, to know more details about the birth of Draupadi, scroll down! 

Who is Draupadi? 

Draupadi, also known as Panchali or Yagnaseni, is not an ordinary woman who played a significant role in the ancient Indian Epic Mahabharat. Without Draupadi, the Mahabharat would be incomplete, and the war would not have occurred.

Moreover, she was the daughter of Draupada, the king of the Southern part of the Panchala Kingdom. She was admired for her beauty, and as she had dusky skin toned, she was also called Krishna. 

Moreover, many Hindu texts and sculptures mention that Draupadi was a superwoman born to bring back Dharma on Earth. Even today, people belonging to the Palli or Vanniyar Kulakshatriya worship her as a Goddess in many temples of South India. Now, we know who Draupadi is, but the exact point is the birth of Draupadi. 

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The Birth Of Draupadi 

The Birth of Draupadi is a long story that describes how Draupada and Drona’s enmity leads to Draupada organising a Yagna that blesses him with a child. So, to understand the Draupadi birth in detail, you need to read the entire scenario. 

The War between Dronacharya and Draupada 

The story starts with the friendship of Dronacharya and Draupada, who later turn into enemies after Draupada backs off from his words. So, when both of them were friends, Draupada had promised Drona to give him half of his kingdom, and while Drona went to his palace to ask for it, Draupada refused to do so. 

Drona feels betrayed and plans to wage war against Draupada with the help of the Kauravas and Pandavas. As Drona is the Guru of both Pandavas and Kauravas, they are united to fight against Draupada. Moreover, Drona and Drupada clash on the battlefield when war breaks out, and Drona eventually emerges victorious. 

Draupada Conducts a Yagna 

After the battle between Drona and Draupada, Drona’s army appeared to be a defeater. Drona did not want to kill Draupada; instead, he wanted to take revenge for his betrayal. Eventually, Drona captured half of Draupada’s kingdom and released him, giving him half of it, considering their past friendship. 

Moreover, Draupada was furious and humiliated, and he wanted to wage war and kill Drona. Later, King Draupada dreamed of having a child who would take revenge for his humiliation. Therefore, King Draupada consulted with the sages Upayaja and Yaja, who performed the sacrificial yagna to help him get a son who could kill his enemy, Drona. 

Birth of Draupadi and Dhrishtadyumna from Yagna 

The Yagna gets over, and the sages distribute the Prasad to everyone. While they offered it to Draupadi’s mother, Prishati, she had something in her mouth. So she asked the sages to wait for a while. This annoyed the Yaja, and he threw the prasd in the Agni, and out of it came Dhrishtadyumna, the man with garlands in his neck and sword in his hand. 

Moreover, Upayaga also threw the prasad into the Agni and then emerged a woman with exquisite beauty from the Agni. This is how the birth of Draupadi took place, and she did not take birth from her mother’s womb. This surprised everyone present during the Yagna. Their supernatural birth portrays the yagna’s power, which brought them into the world, ready to fulfil their purposes for their father. Therefore, King Draupada named them Draupadi and Dhrishtadyumna.

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Draupadi’s Different Names in Mahabharat

Draupadi in Mahabharata had some additional names other than the name given by her father, Draupada.

• Krishna: Her dusky skin tone made her named Krishna when she was born from the Agni. 
• Yajnaseni: As she emerged from the sacrificial fire his father organised. 
• Parshati: This name came from her grandfather’s side, as she was the granddaughter of  Prishata. 
• Panchali: Draupadi’s father was the king of the southern part of Panchala, naming her Queen Panchali. 
• Sairindhri: Draupadi serves as a personal maid or Sairindhri for Sudeshna, the Queen of Virata, during the exile. 
• Panchami: She was married to five Pandava brothers. 
• Nitayauvani: This name means a woman who stays young forever and remains youthful throughout her life. 

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