Uloopi is another lesser known character from Mahabharatha. Uloopi was the daughter of the Naga King Kauravya, who ruled over the underwater kingdom of Ganga. Uloopi once got to see Arjuna and was mesmerized by his charisma. With her magical powers she pulled Arjuna instantly to her father's court.
She then asked Arjuna to marry her. However, Arjuna denied as he was on a mission to go to Himalayas to do penance and there by get powerful weapons. Uloopi and her father consoles him at length and makes him marry Uloopi.
After this Uloopi gave birth to Iravan or Aravan. She got so pleased on getting a son. So, she gave Arjuna the boon that he would not be affected by any underwater creatures.
After the Mahabharatha battle, the Saptha Vasus, brothers of Bhisma, became very angry with Arjuna for killing their brother. They curse Arjuna that he would die at the hands of his own son in a battle.
Uloopi became very disturbed when she heard of this. She goes to Ganga matha and asks her if there is any remedy. For this Ganga ma says she can't take back the curse. On hearing persistent prayers of Uloopi, Ganga matha gave Uloopi a stone jewel which if she would keep on the chest of Arjuna after he died, would bring him back to life.
Uloopi was not only rich and powerful but was also very intelligent. She wondered that the stone will be of no use, if Arjuna died when she wasn't there near him.
She hatches a plan. Acccordingly, she meets Babruvahana, who was son of Arjuna and Chitrangadaa. She confuses them so much that Babruvahana declares a war against Arjuna, when he was trying to do Ashwameda yaga.
During this war, Arjuna dies in accordance with the curse he got from the vasus. Uloopi immediately brings Arjuna back to life. Seeing all this commotion, Chitrangada and Babruvahana gets angry at Uloopi.
Uloopi patiently calmed them down and explained the curse and remedy. She said it was for the well being of Arjuna only, she kindled Babruvahana to wage a war and kill Arjuna. Pleased with her thought process Arjuna and others praise her.
We learn from this, that even the worse situation could be twisted in a positive way, only by using a proper plan and executing it at the right time. So, a clear mind at any situation provides ample benefits.
Jai Ganga Matha ! Jai Sri Uloopi !
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