Kalamuni Becomes The Target of His Own Abhichara Yagna : Episode 105

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Krishna saves the Pandavas by satisfying Durvasa’s hunger through divine grace. Shakuni seeks Sage Kalamuni to use Atharvana rituals to destroy the Pandavas. A rakshasa is summoned and vows to kill someone before returning. Pandavas prepare for the final year of exile — Ajnatavasa.

Kalamuni Continues the Abhichara Homa

Kalamuni continues the intense Abhichara Yagna, invoking dark forces to destroy the Pandavas. Shakuni and Duryodhana are tense and unsure whether the ritual will succeed, but Kalamuni assures them of the infallibility of the homa, reminding that the demon has already warned — if he fails to find the Pandavas, he will return and kill the performer of the ritual himself.

Kalamuni remains unwavering, absorbed in chanting Atharvana mantras.

A spy witnessing the ritual secretly informs Vidura. Alarmed that Kalamuni, the greatest Atharva Veda practitioner, has undertaken such a ritual, Vidura studies ancient scriptures. He advises Kunti to worship Lord Narayana continuously to counteract the destructive energy released by the ritual.

Kunti and Sulabha begin constant prayer, calling upon divine protection.

Narada Intervenes in Yamaloka

Sage Narada goes to Yamaloka and informs Yama that the lifespan of the Pandavas is under threat due to the demon unleashed by the ritual.

Concerned for the cosmic balance, Yama seeks Narada’s guidance. Narada whispers a secret strategy into his ear.

The Demon Targets Draupadi

The demon flies across the forest searching for the Pandavas. He spots Draupadi washing the Akshaya Patra, and devises a plan: If he can lure her away, the Pandavas will emerge to rescue her, revealing their location.

He takes the form of a young boy, snatches the Patra, and runs. Draupadi chases him a long distance through the forest and collapses from exhaustion.

The Pandavas search for her and finally find her unconscious. Yudhishtra sends Nakula and Sahadeva to fetch water, but when they attempt to drink from a nearby lake, a disembodied voice warns them not to. They ignore the command — and fall unconscious.

Arjuna and Bhima follow to investigate and suffer the same fate.

Yudhishtra Searches Alone

Yudhishtra discovers his brothers lying motionless like corpses beside the lake. He tells Draupadi that if he does not return, she must return to her father’s kingdom, but Draupadi refuses and waits anxiously.

Yudhishtra collapses upon seeing his brothers but remains conscious long enough to pray silently.

Meanwhile, Draupadi prays fervently to Lord Shiva.

The Demon’s Rage Turns Back

The demon, flying overhead again, spots Draupadi. Taking the form of a sage, he mocks her sorrow and declares that he is now going to devour the Pandavas.

He rushes to the lake and sees the brothers lying senseless. Believing them dead, he becomes furious — he cannot fulfill his vow. His rage turns against Kalamuni, who invoked him.

The Demon Returns to the Homa

At the sacrificial site, the fire suddenly extinguishes. Shakuni and Duryodhana realize that the demon has failed and panic. They attempt to flee.

The demon appears out of the smoke, towering with blazing anger, and demands the life he was promised.