This ear-piercing noise was heard across the world, resulting in him being named Ashwatthama: ‘the sacred voice which relates to that of a horse.’ Accompanying his birth was a celestial voice proclaiming that Ashwatthama was blessed by Lord Shiva. He came into the world neighing like a horse instead of crying. Early Yearsīorn to Dronacharya and Kripi after many years of penance for a child, his birth was extraordinary. Having access to powerful weapons and nearly being responsible for the deaths of millions, Ashwatthama was a warrior lacking maturity and forethought, with an inflated ego and an extremely hot head. ![]() ![]() ![]() Although not a central character in the Mahabharata, the story of Ashwatthama, Drona’s son, is a compelling one.
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