Pandu

In the Mahabharata, Pandu (the child who was yellowish, whitish, pale) was the king of Hastinapur, the son of Ambalika and Vichitravirya. He is known as the acknowledged father of the Pandavas, who were named after him. Pandu was responsible and a great warrior.

Kindama's Curse
Pandu shoots Kindama, who is disguised as a deer

While hunting in a forest (looking from a distance, his vision partially obscured by plants and trees), Pandu saw a couple of deer in the process of coitus, and shot arrows at them; only to find out that it was Rishi Kindama and his wife who were making love in the form of deer. The dying sage placed a curse on Pandu since he had not only killed them in the midst of lovemaking but was not remorseful for his action. King Pandu argued with sage Kindama by misquoting sage Agastya's ruling on the right of Kshatriyas' on hunting. Sage Kindama then cursed Pandu, the curse being that was he to approach his wives with the intent of making love, he would die.

Exile and death
Pandu at Shatasrunga Hill Upset and seeking to repent his action, Pandu handed his kingdom to Dhritarashtra and went for exile in forest. There, he lived as an ascetic with his wives.

Birth of Pandu's sons
Pandu requests Kunti for a son One day Pandu was telling his birth story and wish of becoming a father to Kunti. Kunti mentioned her mantra given by sage Durvasa. Pandu was overjoyed and told Kunti to use it to get a son from a suitable god. He wanted his son to be righteous, so he suggested Dharmaraja, the god of Death and Righteousness. Kunti used her mantra and the god granted her Yudhishthira. Later Pandu expressed his desire for a powerful son. This time Kunti called Vayu and Bhima was born. Later Pandu suggested Kunti invoke Indra and a skillful son, Arjuna was born. Pandu felt badly for Madri and he requested Kunti to share her mantra. Kunti shared her mantra once and Madri invoked Ashvins, and then gave birth to Nakula and Sahadeva.

Death
One day, Pandu forgot about this curse and suddenly filled with lust for Madri and embraced her. After the act, his curse fulfilled and he died. His dead body was cremated in the forest itself. In grief that her husband died because of her, Madri committed suicide after handing her children to Kunti.

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