Urvashi Curses Arjuna That He Lose His Masculinity : Episode 95

Karna approaches Sage Parasurama and requests that he teach him the intricacies of archery. Knowing Parasurama's animosity towards Kshatriyas, he proclaims himself to be a Brahmin. Parasurama accepts him as his disciple. Finding Karna very dexterous, he teaches him the ultimate weapon, the Brahmastra. He cautions Karna that he should use it only on the battle field against a powerful foe and not against ordinary mortals, as it has the capacity to destroy the world.

Arjuna goes to Indra's abode, where he is entertained with a dance by the celestial dancer Urvashi. Arjuna is entranced by her, and Indra orders Urvashi to teach him all the fine arts. Indra also instructs Chitrasena, the king of Gandharvas, to teach him all forms of art. Arjuna learns music as well as musical instruments and dance from Chitrasena.

Urvashi goes to Arjuna's room one night and expresses her love for Arjuna, but Arjuna spurns it, saying he considers her as his mother. Urvashi explains that celestial women have no old age and the rules that govern them are different from those that govern earthly beings, so even though she has been a consort to Kuru ancestors (Urvashi was the wife of king Pururavas), she should not be considered his mother. Arjuna doesn't relent, and Urvashi curses that he should become a enunuch. Arjuna is flabbergast. Indra intervenes and Urvashi reduces the curse to one year.

Shikhandi leaves Panchala and departs for Sthulakarna's abode to return the manhood he has received temporarily from him. In the meanwhile Kubera reaches there first, and is shocked to see a woman in the place of Sthulakarna. The Yaksha has to explain that he has exchanged his masculinity to help Shikhandini. Kubera is angry and curses that he remain a woman. On Sthulakarna's pleading, he says he can regain his manhood once Shikhandi dies.