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Drupada (Sanskrit: द्रुपद, lit. 'firm footed or pillar' [1]), also known as Yajnasena (Sanskrit: यज्ञसेन, lit. 'he whose army is sacrificial', IAST: Yajñasena), [2] is the king of the southern part of Panchala Kingdom, in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the father of Draupadi, the epic's lead female character.
- Drupada Holds a Swayamvara. Kings and princes thronged the stadium, eager to compete for Draupadi, King Drupada’s fire-born daughter. Drupada had put a revolving fish-shaped target high on a pole, and the archer had to shoot by looking at the target reflected in a pan of oil below.
- Krishna Recognizes the Pandavas. The Pandavas attended Draupadi’s swayamvara disguised as brahmins. One of the princes in the audience was Krishna, who recognized the Pandavas despite their disguises.
- Arjuna Competes in the Swayamvara. When Arjuna approached the target, the kings and princes shouted, “Brahmins aren’t allowed!” But Draupadi was intrigued and did not object, nor did King Drupada.
- The Pandavas Must Share the Alms. Each day, the Pandavas would bring home the alms they had begged and give them to their mother, Kunti. So, after Arjuna won the wedding contest for Draupadi, Bhima decided to play a little joke.
Jan 28, 2019 · Thus during the time of education both Drupada and Droṇa became fast friends. After receiving education Drupada returned to his country. At that time Pāñcāla was ruled by Pṛṣata. When Yajñasena returned on completion of his education, Pṛṣata died and Yajñasena was anointed as King of Uttara-Pāñcāla.
Drupada became king, while Drona was only a poor brahmin, so poor he didn’t even have milk to give to his little boy, Ashwatthama. Out of love for his son, Drona went to ask his friend Drupada for help.
King Drupada then bestowed upon the Pandavas an opulent dowry consisting of one hundred golden chariots, each drawn by magnificent horses with golden bridles. He also gave them one hundred elephants endowed with auspicious marks.
Oct 3, 2019 · The assembly consisted of King Virata, King Drupada, Satyaki, King Yudhisthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva. Also present were Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and His very powerful brother, Balarama. From the Yadu house came Pradyumna and Samba.
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There is a popular myth that is believed to be the reason why Duryodhana hated Draupadi. Duryodhana and his entourage were exploring the keep during their visit to Yudhishthira's Rajasuya yajna. While touring the grounds, an unsuspecting Duryodhana fell prey to one of the many illusions that could be seen all around the palace.
