कीचक

Kichaka
(Virat Parv, Mahabharat)

After completing exile (aranyavaas) for 12 years, Pandavas must spend incognito for a year to avoid another 12 years of exile in the forest. They assumed a variety of identities and joined the court of the king Virata. Kichaka, the brother-in-law of the king was a very wicked person. As the king became old, Kichaka was looking after the administrative affairs of the kingdom. Queen Sudheshna was the wife of king Virata. Draupadi was working under the queen in the name of Malini as Sairendhri (main female attendant). The lustful Kichaka, who was attracted towards Malini (Draupadi) started harassing her. Bheema was the only person who could kill Kichaka, but Draupadi feared that if he killed Kichaka their Agyatavaas may get disclosed. Thinking so, she silently tolerated the harassments of Kichaka. Finally, when there were only three days left to their Agyatavaas, Draupadi narrated everything to Bhima. As per Bheema’s plan, Draupadi pretended to love Kichaka and asked him to come to Nartanshala, the Dance Hall. There, Bheema killed Kichaka.

Spiritual Significance: – People with lustful thoughts are like Kichakas. Their downfall is certain. Baba says – at this time, all are draupadis, specially kumaris and mothers. When kumaris go on service, Kichakas chase them. Kichaka means someone who is very dirty, someone who chases others. Therefore, the Father comes and saves the Draupadis from being stripped. Kumaris have to look after themselves very well. The stories of Kichaka etc. are of this time. You have to be very cautious. If someone comes to the Father and then becomes like Kichaka, you can’t tell what Dharamraj would do. If you perform any wrong action, Dharamraj will take full account of that.