What happens to Kripacharya?

When the Pandavas also retired to the Himalayas after many years, Kripa became the preceptor of Parikshit, the grandson of Arjuna. It is believed that after fulfilling his duties, Kripa finally went to the forest for penance and lived the rest of his life.

Why did Kripacharya become immortal?

After his involvement in Kurukshetra, he worked as teacher and guru for King Parikshit (BCE 3138 – BCE 3042) who is the grandson of Arjuna (BCE 3227 – BCE 3102) & Subhadra. The reason behind Kripacharya being immortal was that God Shri Krishna (BCE 3228 – BCE 3102) has offered him a boon that he will be immortal.

Is Kripacharya still alive?

After the Mahabharat War, Kripacharya was the Guru of Parikshit Maharaj, grandson of Arjuna. He is said to be one of the Chiranjeevis. SO he is still ALIVE.

How did Kritavarma died?

In the Kurukshetra war, Satyaki and Kritavarma were two important Yadava heroes who fought on the opposing sides. Satyaki fought on the side of the Pandavas, whereas Kritavarma joined the Kauravas. Some Mahabharat text says that during Mausala Parva, Satyaki killed Kritavarma by beheading him.

Where did Kripacharya go after war?

Yes, Kripacharya is a chiranjivi. After the war he went to Himalayas for penance.

Who are the 8 Chiranjeevi’s?

The above lines mean that by daily remembering these 8 immortals (Ashwatthama, King Mahabali, Vedvyasa, Hanuman, Vibhishana, Kripacharya, Parashurama and Rishi Markandaya) one can be free of all ailments and live for more than 100 years. These are also referred to as the 8 great warriors.

What happened to Kripacharya after the Great War?

After the great war he was appointed as a teacher to instruct King Parikhita.Then after collapse of Hastinapur dynasty and at the advent of Kaliyuga he just disappeared into history.There is no mention of him in any subsequent epics nor he was seen by anyone. Many people have seen a man like Ashwathhama but not Kripacharya.

Who was Kripacharya in Mahabharata?

Kripacharya was the royal priest to Hastinapura.He was also a surivivor in Mahabharata. After the great war he was appointed as a teacher to instruct King Parikhita.Then after collapse of Hastinapur dynasty and at the advent of Kaliyuga he just disappeared into history.There is no mention of him in any subsequent epics nor he was seen by anyone.

Is Kripacharya still alive today?

Yes, Kripacharya is believed to be still alive. Though there is no proof for this, it is known that he is one of the eight Chiranjivis i.e. immortals of Hindu epics. To see my detailed answer related to Kripacharya, his role in the Mahabhart, Kurukshetra war, and his life after the war, see my answer:

How long did the Battle of Kurukshetra last?

The battle of Kurukshetra, the most crucial point in the epic, was so big on the scale that it marked the end of an epoch. The war which lasted for eighteen days is every bit as ugly as any war has ever been fought in human history.