Chapter 9 of Skandha 1 of Srimad Bhagavatham is titled Yudhisthira Rājya Pralabha—the preparation and persuasion of King Yudhisthira to accept the throne after the devastating Kurukshetra war.
Still burdened by grief and guilt, Yudhisthira hesitates to rule a kingdom won through bloodshed. The elders, Bhishma Pitamaha (lying on his bed of arrows) and Lord Krishna, offer him wisdom and encouragement. They teach that the path of a ruler is not one of ego or glory, but of responsibility, righteousness, and surrender to divine will.
This chapter also includes Bhishma’s powerful instructions on:
- The duties of a king (raja dharma)
- The impermanence of life and destiny (niyati)
- Surrendering outcomes to the Supreme Lord
Through this deeply philosophical exchange, Yudhisthira is gradually awakened to his role in preserving dharma for future generations.
This 9-minute 25-second chanting offers:
- Emotional insight into a ruler’s inner conflict
- Eternal lessons on karma, dharma, and leadership
- The presence and guidance of Krishna as the silent mentor
📿 Rule not by desire, but by dharma—Yudhisthira’s journey is the soul’s awakening to duty.