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Today I am writing about an interesting Steemit Engagement Challenge S30- W2: which is all time my favourite topic ""Expressing myself through writing. Topic 2: Legends of my country."" this amazing challenge organised by @marvinvelasquez

Today I'm sharing a mythological tale about the life of Shyam Baba, famous as Khatu Naresh, the protector of the defeated. Known as the god of Kaliyuga, the king of Khatu's glory is currently spreading across the globe. People's wishes are being fulfilled; his story is renowned.

Shyam Baba's name is Barbarik, but he is known as Shyam Baba because of a boon from Lord Krishna. Barbarik was very strong, and no one was as valiant as him in archery. He performed great penance and received God's boon. He received three arrows as a boon. These arrows were guaranteed that whatever came out of his quiver would return only after completing its mission. A single arrow was enough to destroy the entire world. What can one say about the glory of three arrows?

When the Mahabharata war began, Maharaja Barbarik told his mother, "Mother, I also want to participate in the Mahabharata war." His mother said, "Son, you should fight on the side of the losing army, support it." After saluting his mother and seeking her blessings, King Barbarik set out to participate in the Mahabharata war.

Lord Krishna served as Arjuna's charioteer in the Mahabharata war. He was omniscient. Upon learning that the mighty archer Barbarik was coming to join the Mahabharata war and had declared that he would fight on the side of the losing side, Lord Krishna thought, "This war will never end." So, Lord Krishna disguised himself as a Brahmin and set out to test Barbarik.

When Lord Krishna approached Barbarik, Barbarik bowed to him and said, "I want to participate in this Mahabharata war." Lord Krishna replied, "How can I believe that you are so brave?" Barbarik replied, "You can test me as you wish." There was a tree there, a very dense tree. Lord Krishna said, "O Barbarik!" If you pierce all the leaves of this tree with just one arrow, then I will believe that you are very powerful.

Barbarika Maharaja bowed his head, took out his arrow, and aimed it at piercing all the leaves of that huge tree. A leaf flew and Lord Krishna crushed it under his feet. Now that all the leaves of the tree had been pierced, the arrow began circling around Lord Krishna's feet. King Barbarika folded his hands and said, "Lord, please remove your feet from that leaf so that my arrow can complete its task."

Lord Krishna said, "Barbarika, you are very powerful. But I require your guru dakshina." Barbarika replied, "Please permit me, my lord. I am ready to pay you guru dakshina." Lord Krishna knew that there was no one on earth as generous and brave as Barbarika. So Lord Krishna asked for Barbarika's head as guru dakshina. King Barbarika bowed and donated his head. That is why he is also known as the "Giver of Heads."

But King Barbarik requested Lord Krishna, "Lord, I want to witness the Mahabharata war with my own eyes." Lord Krishna granted him the boon of immortality, saying, "You will live in the Kali Yuga and be known by my name." Therefore, he became known as Shyam Baba. He placed his head on a distant peak, saying, "From here, you will witness the war and narrate the entire story."

After the Mahabharata war was over, the Pandavas were boasting to themselves about their valor. Lord Krishna asked Barbarik in front of everyone, "O valiant warrior, tell me who fought most valiantly in this war." Barbarik replied, "I didn't see anyone. I only saw the spinning wheel of Lord Krishna throughout the Mahabharata war."

Hearing this, the Pandava bowed his head in shame and apologized for his arrogance. Since Lord Krishna was with them, defeat was inevitable. Thus, Shyam Baba became famous as the "Shees ke Dani" who helped the defeated.

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I want to invite my friends to take part in this contest: , @sur-riti , @ahlawat , @sduttaskitchen"

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