The
Suryavanshis and the Chandravanshis
The Ikshwaku Dynasty Vs Kuru Dynasty
Lord Rama belonged to Ikshwaku Dynasty ( Suryavanshis) whereas the Pandavas belonged to Kuru Dynasty ( Chandravanshis).
Takshak- the great Naga warrior king, who lead the Naga clan after Vasuki.
According to Shrimad-Bhagavatam, Takshak- the great Naga King belonged to the Ikshwaku Dynasty. He was a descendent of Shri Rama. The name of Takshaka's son was Brihadbala, who was killed in battle by Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna.
Cursed by Lord Shiva, the Nagas, led by Vasuki move down to Khandava forest.
Arjuna and Sri Krishna burns down the Khandava forest where the Nagas are living.
A lot of nagas are killed in the fire.
Takshak’s wife dies.
Then starts the CURSE !
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The Ikshwaku Dynasty Vs Kuru Dynasty
Lord Rama belonged to Ikshwaku Dynasty ( Suryavanshis) whereas the Pandavas belonged to Kuru Dynasty ( Chandravanshis).
Takshak- the great Naga warrior king, who lead the Naga clan after Vasuki.
According to Shrimad-Bhagavatam, Takshak- the great Naga King belonged to the Ikshwaku Dynasty. He was a descendent of Shri Rama. The name of Takshaka's son was Brihadbala, who was killed in battle by Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna.
Cursed by Lord Shiva, the Nagas, led by Vasuki move down to Khandava forest.
Arjuna and Sri Krishna burns down the Khandava forest where the Nagas are living.
A lot of nagas are killed in the fire.
Takshak’s wife dies.
Then starts the CURSE !
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