Sun TV Mahabharatham

Recap of Previous Episode : Karna reels from Bhishma’s humiliation, but Duryodhana vows loyalty and support. Gandhari and Kunti bless only righteousness, not victory. Vidura refuses to join the war. Krishna urges Karna to fight and warns him that Bhishma will not die until Hastinapura is secure, leaving Karna torn between loyalty, honor, and destiny. Krishna Urges Karna to Choose Destiny Krishna speaks compassionately to Karna, acknowledging how unbearable it must be for a warrior to remain away from the Kurukshetra battlefield, where every kshatriya yearns to display valor. Since Karna has vowed not to fight while Bhishma lives, Krishna reminds him that the chance to participate may never come. Krishna urges him to join the Pandavas, his own brothers by birth, and rule Hastinapura with honor. Karna refuses instantly. His loyalty to Duryodhana is absolute; he declares that even if the Pandavas offer him a kingdom, nothing would separate him from his friend. Vyasa Grants Divine ...

Recap of Previous Episode : War rules are established at Upaplavya. Gandhari seeks reconciliation with Kunti, while Shakuni continues his manipulations. Shikhandi receives Krishna’s assurance to fight. Bhishma appoints the athirathis, publicly humiliates Karna, and assigns him only the rank of ardharathi. Humiliated, Karna vows not to fight while Bhishma leads. Karna’s Anguish and Duryodhana’s Consolation Karna storms into his palace, flings aside his bow and quiver, and collapses in despair. Bhanumathi is startled when he recounts how Bhishma publicly humiliated him by assigning him the low rank of ardharathi. Enraged, she demands to confront Duryodhana at once for remaining silent during the insult. Duryodhana enters with Shakuni and allows Bhanumathi to express her fury. He then gently tells Karna that if Bhishma chooses to belittle him, he himself will raise Karna to the rank of maharathi. He vows they will lead the battle together, and others may join if they wish. Karna is ...

Recap of Previous Episode : Sahadeva reveals the auspicious time for sacrifice, and Krishna alters time itself to protect the Pandavas. The ritual is completed successfully, enraging Duryodhana. Bhishma and Drishtadyumna are appointed commanders of opposing armies, and preparations for war accelerate. Rules of War Are Established Pandavas, Kauravas, Krishna, Bhishma, Shakuni, and their allies gather at Upaplavya in King Virata’s kingdom. Krishna requests Bhishma to announce the rules that will govern the battle. Bhishma declares: A warrior invited to duel must accept the challenge. No attacks on physicians or healers tending to the wounded. All fighting must cease at sunset; if battle must continue, both sides must jointly agree and arrange illumination. After sunset, warriors may freely visit the opposing camp in peace. No one may attack an unarmed warrior. A warrior retreating from battle must not be pursued or forced to continue fighting. Shakuni proposes an addit...

Recap of Previous Episode : Kunti extracts a promise from Drona that he will not kill her sons. Shalya is deceived by Duryodhana into pledging support to the Kauravas. In a grand assembly at Upaplavya, Kurukshetra is chosen as the battlefield and Ekadashi of Margashirsha as the starting date. Aravan joins the Pandavas, and Krishna instructs Shalya to turn his enforced allegiance into a strategic advantage. Sahadeva Reveals the Auspicious Time Duryodhana and Shakuni request a private audience with Sahadeva while the Pandavas are meeting with Krishna, Drupada, and Virata. At Yudhishtra’s command, everyone leaves. Duryodhana asks Sahadeva to determine the most auspicious time for offering a sacrifice to ensure victory. Without hesitation, Sahadeva calculates and declares that the bali should be performed on the coming new moon day. Duryodhana doubts the honesty of his declaration, but Shakuni assures him that Sahadeva will never violate dharma even for advantage in war. Sahadeva a...