A Woman Who Wanted to Kill Draupadi And Arjuna

सर्वगः सर्ववित् भानुः विष्वक्सेनो जनार्दनः।
वेदो वेदविदव्यङ्गो वेदाङ्गो वेदवित् कविः॥

Today in Vishnu Sahasranama, we are going to see the meaning of सर्ववित् भानुः.
And also why an old woman wanted to kill Arjuna and Draupadi.
सर्ववित् भानुः is considered as a single name or as two separate names.
सर्ववित् - सर्वं वेत्ति सर्वं विन्दतीति सर्ववित्
He knows everything, he acquires everything, he occupies everything, everything belongs to him, hence he is Sarvavit.
Another meaning:
प्रद्युम्नत्वे तु कार्याणि लभतॆ यः स सर्ववित्
Bhagavan has got four aspects: Sankarshana, Vasudeva, Pradyumna , and Aniruddha.
This is called Chaturvyuha.
Sankarshana is the God of elimination, same as Rudra.
After the universe is eliminated, dissolved when the time to create again comes, it is done by Pradyumna.
Pradyumna is the same as Brahma.
There is so much in the universe, an abundance of forms, plants, animals, rivers, mountains, birds, objects, it is so abundant.
Whom do they all belong to?
They all belong to Bhagavan, they are his assets, he himself manifests through them.
They are all with him after pralaya.
He makes them reappear at the time of the next creation, as Pradyumna.
That is yet another reason why he is called सर्ववित् because he has everything with him.
There are two more meanings:
सर्वत्र विद्यते इति सर्ववित् - He is everywhere.
सर्वं वेदयति इति सर्ववित् - He only teaches us everything.
He is Jagadguru, the teacher of the universe.

What is the meaning of Bhanu?
Bhanu in the ordinary sense means the Sun, Surya Bhagavan.
He is Surya Narayana.
So Bhagavan is also Surya.
Why is Surya called Bhanu?
What is the meaning of Bhanu?
भातीति भानुः - that which shines is Bhanu.
What happens if the Sun is gone.
It will be total darkness, not even moonlight will be there.
You may think that electric light will be there.
No.
If the Sun is not there, there will be no life on earth.
Who will produce electricity?
Even shiny objects like diamonds don't produce light of their own.
They just reflect light.
So the primary source of all light is Surya, Bhanu.
तमेव भान्तमनुभाति सर्वम् - rest everything they just reflect Surya's light.
But then the question comes: where does Surya get light from?
यदादित्यगतं तेजो जगद्भासयतेऽखिलम् - Surya doesn't have light of his own.
It is because Bhagavan is sitting in Surya Mandala that Surya gives light.
It is not Surya's light.
It is Bhagavan's light.
It is not Surya's light.
It is Surya Narayana's light.
There is not even a separate entity called Surya.
Bhanu, Surya is Bhagavan himself.
There is one more meaning of Bhanu:
सर्वनिर्माणेऽपि अविकुर्वाणो भाति इति भानुः
He changes everything.
We know that.
Life evolves.
The world around you keeps on changing.
While he changes everything that he has created, there is absolutely no change in him.
He never changes.

This is after the battle of Kurukshetra.
Draupadi and Arjuna were going through a forest.
It was a very hot afternoon.
Draupadi became tired and thirsty.
She sat down under a tree.
Arjuna climbed on top of a tree and looked around.
I can see a hut a little away.
We should get water there.
Draupadi limped along and they both reached the hut.
An old woman opened the door and welcomed them inside.
She didn't even ask them who they were.
She saw that they were tired.
The old woman said: have these fruits.
In the meantime, I will get you some cool water to drink.
The woman went out to get water.
Arjuna and Draupadi saw a sword hanging on the wall of the hut.
They were surprised.
What is a sword doing in an old woman's hut?
Arjuna said: it must be to protect herself from wild animals.
But then if she is scared of wild animals, what is she doing alone in the forest?
The woman came back with water.
They both drank water and finished eating the fruits.
They expressed their gratitude to her and then asked:
mother, why are you keeping that sword?
Is it for animals?
Oh! That sword?
No, no, not for animals.
No animal would harm me.
That is to kill Draupadi and Arjuna if I ever come across them.
Then only the pain in my heart would go.

Why? What harm has Draupadi done to you?
Does she even know you?
She may not know me.
But I know her.
The most arrogant, selfish woman in the whole world.
Once she tied a piece of cloth on the bleeding finger of Krishna, what does she think of herself?
She can call him whenever she wants?
For whatever silly reason?
Dusshasana was pulling at her clothes and she called out to Krishna.
Of all the people in the world, Krishna!
What does she think of herself?
And my poor Lord, he came all the way from Dwaraka.
Leaving his food midway.
She knew he would do that.
But look at her audacity.
She thinks the Lord of the universe is at her beck and call.

What wrong has Arjuna done?
That brat?
Devas stand in a line to get a glance of the tip of his toes.
For days together they stand in a line.
And this arrogant boy, he is so arrogant, that Arjuna, he made Bhagavan his charioteer.
What does he think of himself?
Let them come in front of me.
I will finish them both with this sword.
Heads of Draupadi and Arjuna hung down in shame.
They stood up and walked out of the hut silently.

• If he knows everything, why pray at all?
  Prayer is not an update for him; it is alignment for you. Chant one mala of ‘Om Namo Narayanaya’ followed by the names ‘Sarvavit’, ‘Bhanu’, ‘Janardana’. You shift from panic to trust, and that shift changes choices and outcomes.

• Does ‘Sarvavit’ mean my mistakes are held against me forever?
  No. ‘All-knowing’ includes context and intent. End the day with 11 names from Vishnu Sahasranama and a plain apology in your own words. You sleep lighter, and tomorrow’s start is cleaner.

• How is ‘Bhanu’ relevant when I am indoors all day?
  ‘Bhanu’ points to the source, not just sunlight. Face east at sunrise if possible, or simply visualize golden light while chanting ‘Bhanu’ 12 times, then your usual sahasranama quota. The breath steadies; mood lifts.

• If everything belongs to him, what exactly is mine to manage?
  Stewardship, not ownership. Begin work with the single name ‘Janardana’, complete the toughest task first, close with ‘Vishvaksena’. Results improve because the mind stops hoarding credit and blame.

• Is devotion that asks for help in crisis a lower grade?
  No. Calling the Lord is strength, not entitlement. When overwhelmed, chant the first 12 names starting with ‘Keshava’, then sit one minute in silence. Neediness melts into trust, which is the heart of bhakti.

• Why do people get angry at visible devotion?
  Ego resents dependence. Keep your sadhana quiet but steady. Fix 10 minutes daily for Vishnu Sahasranama; let conduct speak. Consistency softens critics faster than arguments.

• What protects me from spiritual arrogance as I progress?
  Feet-focus. Before and after chanting, mentally touch the Lord’s feet and say ‘I am guided, not superior’. This two-line humility guardrail keeps gains clean.

• Can nama japa impact physical health in a tangible way?
  Yes, via breath and vagal tone. Try 4-4 breathing for ‘Om Na-mo Na-ra-ya-na-ya’ across one mala. Track pulse, sleep onset time, and irritability for 7 days. You will see calmer baselines alongside medical care.

• How do I bring family into this without preaching?
  Keep it micro and mutual. After dinner, everyone chants one name each in a round: ‘Sarvavit’, ‘Bhanu’, ‘Vishvaksena’, ‘Janardana’. Two minutes, done. Shared rhythm makes warmer homes.

• What do I do when jealousy or spite arises toward other devotees?
  Convert it instantly. Whisper ‘Govinda’ once, bless that person in one sentence, and resume your count. Names interrupt the heat; blessings cool the residue.

• Is it right to ask the Lord to handle my practical mess at work?
  Yes—ask, then act. Chant any 24 names of sahasranama, write the next three concrete steps, execute the first before your mind argues. Grace opens doors; effort walks through.

• If the Lord never changes, why is my life so unstable?
  The anchor is stable so the boat can move. Fix an immovable daily anchor: same time, same corner, same count. Start with 10 minutes sahasranama and grow to 20. Stability in one place reduces wobble everywhere.

• What is a clean response when people mock my chanting habit?
  Do not debate. Smile, say ‘I am happier with it’, and keep your count. Add one quiet ‘Vishvaksena’ for their peace. You protect your center without creating new friction.

• How do I use these names during a sudden family quarrel?
  Call a two-minute truce. One person chants ‘Narayana’ softly, others breathe in for 4 syllables, out for 4 syllables. After two minutes, each speaks one need in one sentence. Close with ‘Achyuta Ananta Govinda’ thrice.

• How do I keep devotion from becoming mechanical?
  Rotate focus by day: Monday ‘Sarvavit’ (guidance), Tuesday ‘Vishvaksena’ (obstacles), Wednesday ‘Janardana’ (right action), Thursday ‘Bhanu’ (clarity), and so on. Same practice, fresh lens.

• What is the quickest reset when anger spikes?
  Three slow ‘Madhava’ chants, sip water, resume the task. If anger returns, add one more mala in the evening. Repetition rewires.

• How do I link earnings and bhakti without guilt or show?
  Start day with one sahasranama verse; ring-fence a modest, fixed dharmic portion; end day with 12 names in gratitude. Clean money, clean sleep.

• How do I know this is working beyond feelings?
  Track four signals each Sunday after chanting: truthfulness under pressure, recovery time from anger, quality of sleep, and kindness in speech. If even one trend improves over a month, you are on the right rail.

If Vishnu is Sarvavit — all-knowing — why did he have to ask Arjuna to fight? Shouldn’t he have just fixed things himself?
Knowing everything doesn’t mean doing everything. Knowledge without giving scope for action would turn the world into a puppet show. Arjuna needed to rise and act; Krishna’s role was to uncover Arjuna’s courage, not replace it.

Bhanu means ‘the one who shines’. But photons don’t need a god to exist. Why drag Bhagavan into physics?
Physics describes the mechanics of photons. But why does a photon have the property of carrying light at all? Why not nothingness instead? That primal ‘yes’ that allows light to exist — that is Bhanu, Bhagavan’s spark.

You said after pralaya all forms remain with Bhagavan. Isn’t that just another way of saying ‘stored in nature’s cycles’? Why bring in divinity?
Nature doesn’t ‘store’ intentionally. It just moves. What holds continuity and ensures rebirth of order instead of random chaos — that intentionality is what scriptures call Bhagavan. Without it, cycles would collapse into noise.

In the story, the old woman calls Draupadi arrogant. Isn’t she actually right? Draupadi did call Krishna again and again. Isn’t that dependence, not strength?
Dependence on power outside is weakness. Dependence on the source of all — that is clarity. Draupadi wasn’t arrogant; she simply saw no second refuge. The old woman mistook intimacy with Bhagavan for pride.

Arjuna making Krishna his driver — if the supreme power accepts such servitude, doesn’t it strip away divinity?
Divinity is not fragile ego. A leader who cannot bend is weak. Krishna showed that strength is measured by what you can lower yourself to do without losing dignity. The infinite remains infinite, even when holding reins.

Why say Surya has no light of his own when clearly nuclear reactions explain it? Isn’t that denial of science?
Not denial — deeper framing. Science explains how the lamp glows; scripture explains why the lamp exists at all. Surya’s fusion is mechanism. Bhanu is source. The two aren’t rivals, they’re different lenses.

If Bhagavan is everywhere, why didn’t the old woman feel his presence in her own grief, instead of planning murder?
Because presence is constant, but recognition is optional. A mirror in darkness reflects nothing. Her bitterness blocked recognition. Draupadi’s surrender revealed it. Same sun, two windows — one shut, one open.

Ramaswamy Sastry and Vighnesh Ghanapaathi