Bhagadatta of Bhandara

Written by Alok Mohan on July 9, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized

Inscription number 151.

Pauni Stone Inscription of the Bhara King Bhagadatta.
Provenance: Pauni, on the right bank of Wainganga, about 50 Km south of Bhandara, Bhandara district,
Maharashtra.
Script: Brahmi of early first centuy AD
Language: Prakrit.
References V.V. Mirashi, EP.Ind., XXIV, pp.11-14 .
As per hindu mythology, Bhagadatta was born from a limb of the asura called Baskala. He was a renowned warrior, and was known to be a great friend of Indra. When Arjuna embarked on a conquest to help his brother Yudhishthira perform the Rajasuya Yagya, Bhagadatta was one of the first kings to be conquered by him. Arjuna shoots Bhagadatta.
Bhagadatta was particularly skilled in the use of elephants in warfare. Riding on his elephant Supratik, he fought valiantly in the battle of Kurukshetra on behalf of the Kauravas. He had long history of enmity with the Pandavas. His father was Narakasura who was killed in the hands of Shree Krishna. He was succeeded by his son Vajradatta.
After his death, his son, Vajradatta became the king. Later, he was also killed by Arjuna in another battle. King Shailaya, was Bhagadatta’s grandfather, who had attained Indraloka because of the greatness of his penance.
In Kalika Purana, Harshacharita, Puranas and in other epics; Naraka is said to have sons namely Bhagadatta, Mahasirsa, Madavan and Sumali. Vajradatta and Pushpadatta are sons of Bhagadatta

Text.
1. भार-रायस भगदत पादुगा पट:
संस्कृत छाया
भार- राजस्य भगदत्तस्य पादुका-पट्टः ।।
हिन्दी अनुवाद
भार राजा भगदत्त का अर्थात् द्वारा स्थापित पादुका-पट्ट |

English Translation of the inscription
A slab with footprints (dedicated by) of bhagadatta, the king of the “Bharas”
Footnote
1. From the facsimile in EP.Ind. facing pp.14.
2. Mirashi considers it probable that the Bharas mentioned here are the same clan that came to be known in Gupta-vakataka times as the Bharasivas when they became staunch
Saivas.
3. Mirashi The footprints carved on the slab could either be those of the Buddha or of same Hindu
divinity, in particular, Vishnu, whose foot-prints are known to have been worshipped in ancient India (see Pattan
of plates of Vakataka Pravarasena 2,
Ep.Ind. XXIII, pp.85 ff.7 infra Volume III, A9, II, pp 22-23, and Podagad stone Inscription of the Nala king Skandavarman, (EP.Ind.. XXI,, pp.156, Infra Volume II, No 18, I.5)

Alok Mohan

The admin, Alok Mohan, is a graduate mechanical engineer & possess following post graduate specializations:- M Tech Mechanical Engineering Production Engineering Marine engineering Aeronautical Engineering Computer Sciences Software Engineering Specialization He has authored several articles/papers, which are published in various websites & books. Studium Press India Ltd has published one of his latest contributions “Standardization of Education” as a senior author in a book along with many other famous writers of international repute. Alok Mohan has held important positions in both Govt & Private organisations as a Senior professional & as an Engineer & possess close to four decades accomplished experience. As an aeronautical engineer, he ensured accident incident free flying. As leader of indian team during early 1990s, he had successfully ensured smooth induction of Chukar III PTA with Indian navy as well as conduct of operational training. As an aeronautical engineer, he was instrumental in establishing major aircraft maintenance & repair facilities. He is a QMS, EMS & HSE consultant. He provides consultancy to business organisations for implimentation of the requirements of ISO 45001 OH & S, ISO 14001 EMS & ISO 9001 QMS, AS 9100, AS9120 Aero Space Standards. He is a qualified ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS, ISO 45001 OH & S Lead Auditor (CQI/IRCA recognised certification courses) & HSE Consultant. He is a qualified Zed Master Trainer & Zed Assessor. He has thorough knowledge of six sigma quality concepts & has also been awarded industry 4, certificate from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation Knowledge Hub Training Platform  He is a Trainer, a Counselor, an Advisor and a Competent professional of cross functional exposures. He has successfully implimented requirements of various international management system standards in several organizations. He is a dedicated technocrat with expertise in Quality Assurance & Quality Control, Facility Management, General Administration, Marketing, Security, Training, Administration etc. He is a graduate mechanical engineer with specialization in aeronautical engineering. He is always eager to be involved in imparting training, implementing new ideas and improving existing processes by utilizing his vast experience.