Recap of Previous Episode : Tirumilan warns Jarasandha about Krishna’s divine purpose, but Jarasandha vows to destroy him regardless. Krishna rescues his guru’s son from Yamaloka as gurudakshina. In Hastinapura, Dhritarashtra confronts Shakuni about the lac-palace plot. Meanwhile, the Pandavas continue their escape, with Kunti praying for lifelong unity among her sons. Fire Gives Birth: Drishtadyumna and Draupadi Drupada stands amid blazing sacrificial flames, performing fierce penance. From the heart of the fire emerges a warrior—fully armed, radiant, and powerful. A divine proclamation thunders across the sky: this warrior will be named Drishtadyumna, born to destroy Drona and fulfil Drupada’s vow. At that same moment, miles away, Drona sleeps. A sword hanging from the wall detaches and hurtles toward his throat, only to be stopped in time by Ashwatthama. Kripi is shaken, sensing an ominous sign. Drona meditates briefly and sees the truth — the child destined to end his life...

Recap of Previous Episode : The court of Hastinapura mourns the Pandavas, though the citizens openly accuse Dhritarashtra of conspiracy until Bhishma intervenes. Drupada intensifies his penance through the Rudragni Yagna to gain children capable of destroying Drona. Plans to perform the Pandavas’ funeral rites fail when Vyasa refuses to be disturbed in meditation. Meanwhile, Jarasandha vows revenge against Krishna after being reproached by his daughters. The Phantom and the Vow of Vengeance An apparition appears before Jarasandha, father-in-law of Kamsa. He reveals himself as Tirumilan, the true father of Kamsa. He tells Jarasandha that both share asuric nature — Jarasandha, by nature, and he, by birth. He recalls how he once assumed the form of Ugrasena to deceive Aryanari. When she realized the truth, she cursed him: a Yadava-born child would destroy the asura lineage. That child, he says, is Krishna, who has already slain Putana, subdued Kalinga, lifted Govardhana, and killed ...

Recap of the Previous Episode : The palace feast ends with Kunti sending the cook-woman and her sons away, but they return secretly to join Purochana’s plan to burn the palace. The Pandavas, aware of the plot, pretend to be drunk while Bhima overpowers the cook and her sons. The palace catches fire, Purochana dies in the flames, and the charred bodies left behind lead everyone to believe the Pandavas have perished. The brothers escape through the tunnel as Hastinapura mourns their death, while Drupada begins a more powerful Yagna to gain children who can avenge his humiliation. Grief and Suspicion in Hastinapura Bhishma, Drona, and Kripacharya are devastated by the news of the supposed death of the Pandavas and Kunti. The Kauravas, however, receive the spy’s report with undisguised joy. Shakuni briefly considers killing the spy to erase evidence of their conspiracy but ultimately spares him. Later in court, the citizen who reports the tragedy boldly accuses Dhritarashtra of o...

Recap of Previous Episode : Drupada secures the help of Yaja and Upayaja to begin a yagna that will yield a son destined to challenge Drona. In Varanavata, Vidura’s agent secretly starts tunneling beneath the lac palace for the Pandavas' escape while they pretend to trust Purochana completely. The Feast and Kunti’s Gifts A grand feast marks the evening. Kunti distributes gifts to all attendees, including Vanjikodi, the tribal cook-woman, and her five sons. She advises them to return home and rest, but the woman insists on staying. Kunti refuses gently, and they leave — only to return secretly to Purochana’s chambers. The Pandavas watch and feel their suspicions harden. Purochana’s Plan Takes Shape Purochana welcomes the cook and her sons back. He instructs them to seal all exits and set the palace on fire at midnight. The Pandavas overhear the plan and lie low. Drunken Chaos and Deception The cook and her sons drink heavily and collapse. The Pandavas pretend to be dr...