when Yudhistra entered heaven he was received by the gods and the sages
he was astonished to see Duryodhana there
my god what is Duryodhana doing here?
this is outrageous
Duryodhana was responsible for the war and destruction of men and morality
I will not stay here
this is heaven that can be no ill will here
Duryodhana's heroic death on the battlefield has won him a place in heaven
if heaven is the reward for the unrighteous Duryodhana
I would like to know what higher world my righteous brothers have attained
when are my brothers? where is Draupadi? where is Karna? please take me to them
messenger come here take the righteous Yudhishtra to his friends and relatives
Yudhishtra followed the celestial messenger as they walked on the gentle glow of heaven
gradually faded and they approached a dark cave that there was no light and foul
smell emanated which was unbearable for Yudhishtra
there were limbs and bones of men thrown all over
messenger where are we going?
where are my brothers?
when will we leave this unpleasant path?
I am asked to lead you to this place
if you cannot stand in this place you can come back with me
Yudhistra began to retrace his steps and was about to leave
Oh no Yudhishtra wait please do not leave !
your pure presence brings us peace
please do not go back
who are you?
I am Bhima! I am Arjuna! I am karna! I am Draupadi!
oh my god have I gone mad
Duryodhana in heaven and my brothers in hell
are the gods blind?
messenger I am not coming with you
tell Lord Indra that I will stay with my dear ones
the next moment Yudhishtra was bathed in a divine light
and the whole place became bright
Lord Indra and other deities appeared before him
my child you are a person who always speaks the truth
but you told one lie the war that Drona's son Ashwathama was killed
which made Drona to loose his life
for that lie of yours you have to suffer hell for a short duration
your brothers had to suffer hell for a short duration for their Faults
which you are well aware of for those whose merits far exceeded their sins
experienced hell first and then go to heaven
your brothers and your wife are in heaven now
my child you are faultless
for the sake of your brothers you prefer to stay in hell
you are highly compassionate
father it was you who gave this strength to lead this righteous path
I bow to you and surrender myself to you
I bless you my child an eternal prosperity
Yudhishtra had a dip in the celestial Ganga and assumed a divine form
he was escorted by in Indra and Yama to heaven where he reunited with his brothers