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To whom does Yudhisthira offer the first worship at the time of the Rajasuya Yagna?

  1. Balarama

  2. Dhritharashtra

  3. Bheeshma

  4. Krishna
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D Correct answer
Explanation

To solve this question, the user needs to know about the Rajasuya Yagna and the customs followed during the ceremony. The Rajasuya Yagna was a royal consecration ceremony performed by ancient Indian kings to declare their sovereignty. During this ceremony, the king would offer worship to various deities and important personalities.

Option A: Balarama is an avatar of Lord Vishnu and the elder brother of Lord Krishna. However, there is no mention of Yudhisthira offering the first worship to Balarama during the Rajasuya Yagna. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option B: Dhritarashtra is the father of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata. However, there is no mention of Yudhisthira offering the first worship to Dhritarashtra during the Rajasuya Yagna. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option C: Bhishma is the grandfather of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata. He was a respected figure in the kingdom and a great warrior. However, there is no mention of Yudhisthira offering the first worship to Bhishma during the Rajasuya Yagna. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option D: Lord Krishna is one of the most important and beloved deities in Hindu mythology. He is considered an avatar of Lord Vishnu and is revered as a god of compassion, tenderness, and love. According to the Mahabharata, Yudhisthira offered the first worship to Lord Krishna during the Rajasuya Yagna. Therefore, this option is correct.

The Answer is: D

AI explanation

In the Mahabharata, at Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagna, the question of whom to honor first (the agra-puja) is raised, and on Bhishma's advice Yudhishthira offers the first worship to Krishna, recognizing him as the most worthy among those present. This choice famously angers Shishupala, who publicly objects, setting up the confrontation that leads to his death. Balarama, Dhritharashtra, and Bheeshma were honored guests but were not the recipients of the first ceremonial worship.

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