Reading Notes: Mahabharata Part D
Mahabharata
Bibliography: Public Domain Mahabharata: Ashwatthaman's Jewel
Essentially, the Pandavas were raided by Ashwatthaman. And of all the things the Pandavas and Draupadi had endured, this was the lowest, "Sorrow upon sorrow crowds upon us, and now the greatest sorrow of all hath has fallen". Draupadi was mourning the death of her brother and five sons. It was feared that she would die from utter saddness. She was upset because of the many years she had endured of shame and exile and now her sons were slain. She was angry and wanted his head. Her husband tried to explain to her that Ashwatthaman was a Brahmin, "thy sons and thy brother and thy sire would not be restored unto thee", ultimately saying it was not worth it. However, Draupadi did not care, "So be it" she said. She knew there was a jewel he had, "Let it be taken from him, for it is dear unto him as his life." Arjuna went after Ashwatthaman and returned with the jewel.
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