The Mythical Riddle : The eventful NIGHT

As an avid fan of Mahabharata, I thought on posting something related to it. Hours ago, I was taking an online quiz when this question on Indian mythology popped up. Was completely amazed by the question (basically the story of eventful beginning of something),and hence decided to write about it.

"When Yuddhisthira was king of Hastinapur, two farmers came to him to settle their issue. One of them had sold a plot of land to the other. Shortly after the sale, the buyer had found a rich treasure under the field. Now, the buyer said that the treasure belonged to the other farmer as he had only bought the field and not what was under it. The other said the treasure should go to the farmer who bought the land as the sale was of the land and everything under it. Puzzled, Yuddhisthira asked them to come back the next day. However, when they did come back the following day, their arguments had changed totally with each farmer now claiming the treasure for himself. What had happened overnight to bring about this change in heart?"

Before giving away the answer ; Let's get acquainted with the era according to Hindu's philosophy.

Now according to Hindu cosmology, one Yuga comprising 4 era is being repeated every billion years which is one complete day for Lord Brahma. This Yuga comprises Satya Yuga , Treta Yuga , Dwapara Yuga and Kali Yuga. Currently we are in Kali Yuga.

Now the answer to the question: It marked the beginning of Kali Yuga.

                                                                                                                      -----A.K.