THE PISACHA KINGDOM

The Pisacha Kingdom Place of Black Spirits

Pisacha kingdom was located in the Himalayan mountains. The tribes living in this kingdom are known as “Pisachas”. They are believed to have their own language, which is known as “Paisaci”. However, some believes that Kashmiri language was used in the Pisachi group.

Pisachas have immeasurable powers and they can fight even in nights. They have the power to assume different forms at will, and may also become invisible. References depicts that during the Kurukshetra war, Pisachi tribes were participated in war as they were believed to be the allies of the Kuru king Duryodhana. Some of them even worship Duryodhana as their God.

Pisacha tribe

All Pisachas are said to be divided into incalculable classes. Some believed that they were a race distinct from Rakshasas, Daityas and Nagas. However, Danavas, Yakshas, Rakshasas, Yatudhanas , Guhyakas and Pisachas were treated as separate tribes. A Pisacha king is mentioned as one among the Yakshas under the rule of Yaksha king Kubera.

In Ramayana, Valmiki mentions that Pisachas are different from Rakshasas. Both Rakshasas and Pisachas were part of Ravana's army. In Mahabarath, most of the Pisachas followed Ghatotkach’s jesters. Pisachas were part of the army of Karitikeya too.

Pisacha territories

Pisachas, Nagas and Rakshasas were mentioned as inhabitants of the Khandava forest. Pisacha tribes were lived around the Kashmir valley. Some of their tribal groups were found in Bahlika territories in the north west of India. Beyond the Himavat mountains there is a plateau on which Rudra resides. It is also peopled with many Pisachas.

Kurukshetra War

References depicts that Pisachas took part on Kaurava side in Kurukshetra war. They were inflamed with rage and armed with stone. Even though they possesses high powers their impact was not much on Pandavas army. The reason is some of the Pisachas were fought on the side of Pandavas too.