Question: What happened to the Pandavas after the war? As per my information, once their children were murdered, they left for the Himalayas on the path of heaven.
Answer by Romapada Swami:
After the war, Maharaja Yudhisthira was established as the rightful emperor of the world. Despite his deep lamentation for the death of so many warriors, Yudhisthira ruled the planet righteously and peacefully for 36 years, according to the instructions of Bhismadeva and under the guidance of Lord Krishna. Detailed narrations of how he ruled the planet with the cooperation of his brothers are found both in Mahabharata and in Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 (Ch 7 – 14) During this time, King Yudhisthira conducted many sacrifices and the entire world was very prosperous and all the citizens including the animals and plants were peaceful and joyous.
At the end of 36 years Maharaja Pariksit, the grandson of Arjuna, and the only surviving descendant of the Kuru dynasty, who was perfectly trained under Yudhisthira’s care, was installed on the throne. At that time, the Pandavas received news of the Lord’s departure from the planet and they also retired and went to the Himalayas.
