Recap of Previous Episode : Arjuna defeats Lord Shiva disguised as a hunter and receives Pashupatastra, then travels to heaven for more celestial weapons. Shakuni pushes Karna to learn Brahmastra from Parashurama by deceit. Shikhandi returns with newly gained masculinity from a Yaksha. Karna prepares to face Parashurama in disguise. Karna Trains Under Parasurama Karna approaches Sage Parasurama and requests to be taught the highest secrets of archery. Knowing Parasurama’s fierce vow to destroy Kshatriyas, Karna introduces himself as a Brahmin. Parasurama accepts him as a disciple. Impressed by Karna’s dedication and skill, Parasurama teaches him the knowledge of the Brahmastra, the greatest celestial weapon. He warns that it must only be used on a battlefield against a worthy enemy, for if misused, it could annihilate the world. Arjuna Learns the Arts in Indraloka Arjuna reaches Indra’s celestial kingdom. There he is welcomed by the divine dancer Urvashi, and Indr...

Recap for Previous Episode : Vidura returns to Hastinapura and reconciles with Dhritarashtra. Shikhandini becomes Shikhandi with the help of Yaksha Sthunakarna. In Dwaraka, Krishna reveals the mysterious mirror and debates dharma with Balarama. Duryodhana and Shakuni prepare to unleash the demon Mukasura to sabotage Arjuna’s penance. Arjuna Battles Shiva and Receives Pashupatastra Shakuni and Dushasana incite the demon Mookasura, informing him that Arjuna is meditating on the Indrakeel mountains near Kailasa. Mookasura takes the form of a wild boar and charges directly at Arjuna. As Arjuna prepares to release a deadly arrow, another arrow from a hunter strikes the boar and kills it. Both claim the kill. A fierce fight follows between Arjuna and the hunter. They clash in archery and then in hand-to-hand combat. The hunter easily overpowers Arjuna. Realizing he is fighting no ordinary man, Arjuna folds his hands and asks who he truly is. The hunter reveals himself as Lord Shiva...

Vidura Returns to Hastinapura Yudhishtra overhears Vidura speaking quietly with Sanjaya. He learns that in a moment of anger, Dhritarashtra had sent Vidura away, only to drown later in remorse. Moved by the bond between them, Yudhishtra tells Vidura that his rightful place is at the king’s side, guiding him with wisdom and compassion. Vidura agrees and returns to Hastinapura. Dhritarashtra and Gandhari receive him with tears. Dhritarashtra’s voice trembles as he rebukes Vidura for abandoning them. He begs for a promise that Vidura will never leave again, even if ordered to do so. Vidura bows his head and silently affirms his loyalty. Shikhandini Meets Yaksha Sthunakarna Deep in the forest, the Yaksha Sthunakarna sees Shikhandini, weary and broken, and asks her who she is. Shikhandini stands with quiet dignity and reveals her truth—her vow to kill Bhishma, the boon promised by Lord Shiva, the marriage she entered with hope, and the humiliation that followed when her bride ...

Recap of Previous Episode : Bhima kills the demon Kirmira in a fierce confrontation in Kamyaka forest, saving the Pandavas from danger. Meanwhile in Hastinapura, Dhritarashtra reacts harshly to Vidura’s honest criticism and banishes him, to the delight of Duryodhana—but Shakuni fears Vidura may now strengthen the Pandavas. At Kamyaka, King Drupada visits and takes the young Upapandavas to Panchala for safety. Krishna arrives and consoles Draupadi and the Pandavas, explaining his absence during the dice game and expressing regret that he was unable to prevent the tragedy. Krishna Explains Delay in Helping Draupadi Draupadi thanks Krishna for protecting her honor but asks why he delayed helping her and let her be humiliated by Dushasana who tries to disrobe her in the Kuru assembly. Krishna asks Draupadi what she did when Dushasana dragged her by the hair. Draupadi recalls struggling to free and protect herself herself from Dushasana's grip and later asking the elders in the...

Recap of Previous Episode : Shakuni pushes Duryodhana deeper into hatred and vows to destroy the Pandavas. Krishna comforts Kunti and assures divine protection. Sage Maitreya curses Duryodhana, warning of Bhima’s blow to his thigh. Shakuni reaches Kamyaka Forest, forms an alliance with the cannibal Kirmira, and unleashes a deadly hunt for Bhima. Bhima Kills Kirmira As Pandavas, Draupadi and Sage Dhaumya walk along the woods of Kamyaka, they encounter the demon Kirmira, the brother of Bakasura and a friend of Hidimba. A fierce battle ensues between Bhima and the demon, where the two equally matched fighters hurl rocks and trees at each other. Eventually, Bhima emerges victorious. Shakuni and Dushasana, who have brought in Kirmira and secretly watching it from a distance, scurry away. Dhritarashtra Orders Vidura to get out of Hastinapura Dritarashtra and Gandhari are worried about Duryodhana whom Sage Maitreya has cursed that his thighs would be broken by Bhima . Dhritarashtr...

Recap of Previous Episode : Krishna returns to Dwaraka and learns of Draupadi’s humiliation. He chooses peace over retaliation and goes to support the Pandavas, while Balarama heads to Hastinapura. In the forest, grief turns to unity and strength. Yudhishtra receives the Akshaya Patra from Surya. Drupada secretly rejoices at the growing rift between Kauravas and Pandavas. In Hastinapura, Shakuni further fuels Duryodhana’s hostility. Shakuni Stirs Duryodhana’s Paranoia Shakuni refuses to let Duryodhana relax in his moment of victory. He warns him repeatedly to stay alert, reminding him that wounded tigers return to strike with fury. He advises constant surveillance of the Pandavas through spies and plans to destroy them when the opportunity arises. Gandhari and Dhritarashtra arrive to advise peace and reconciliation, but they are stunned by the venomous rage driving their son. Heartbroken, they return silently. Dhritarashtra resolves to seek Sage Vyasa’s counsel. Krishna Appea...

Recap of the Previous Episode : Yudhishtra accepts the second dice challenge despite warnings. The Pandavas lose and are exiled for twelve years and one year in incognito. Draupadi, shattered but resolute, leaves the palace with her husbands. The Kauravas mock them on their way out, while Bhima and Arjuna renew their terrible vows. The Pandavas disappear into the forest. Balarama’s Fury Balarama burns with anger at Duryodhana’s malicious behaviour toward the Pandavas and the shameful treatment of Draupadi. He waits anxiously for the return of Krishna, who has gone to fight King Salwa , the attacker of Dwaraka seeking revenge for Shishupala’s death. Krishna Returns to Dwaraka Krishna arrives in Dwaraka and is welcomed warmly by Rukmini and Satyabhama, who quarrel light-heartedly about who should receive him first, each insisting she is dearer to him. Krishna smiles gently and settles the matter: “Both of you are like my two eyes. How can I choose?” Revati narrates the shame...

Recap of Previous Episode : Draupadi uses her first two boons to free the Pandavas and regain Indraprastha and their wealth. She vows not to braid her hair until it is stained with blood, demanding war as reparation. Shakuni convinces Dhritarashtra to invite the Pandavas again for a “friendly” game without wagers. Under royal obligation, Yudhishtra agrees to play a second time. Shakuni remembers the promise he made to his father and how he came to acquire the dice made from his father’s bones. Warnings from the Elders Bhishma, Vidura, Drona and Kripacharya caution Yudhishtra against agreeing to another dice game. But Yudhishtra pleads helplessness against fate. He recalls the story of Sri Rama, who chased a golden deer into the forest, helpless before the force of destiny. The Second Game Begins The game begins under the same rules announced during the previous match: – Each player declares a target number before rolling the dice – Whoever wins three rounds first is the v...

Recap of Previous episode : Draupadi confronts the silent elders of the Kuru court, demands justice, and appeals to dharma. Dushasana tries to disrobe her, but a divine miracle protects her honor. The Pandavas swear vengeance. Gandhari intervenes to prevent a curse, and Dhritarashtra grants Draupadi the boon that frees her and the Pandavas from slavery. Draupadi Seeks Her Boons The sabha falls silent as Draupadi asks Dhritarashtra for her second boon. She requests the restoration of Indraprastha and the return of all royal weapons. Dhritarashtra agrees instantly, shaken by the enormity of the day’s events, and asks her to name one more boon. Draupadi declines with dignity, saying a kshatriya woman cannot seek more than two boons. Moved and frightened, Dhritarashtra returns all the wealth lost during the game and urges Yudhishtra to forget revenge and rule Indraprastha peacefully. Kunti Urges Strength and Honor Draupadi breaks down in her chamber, and Kunti comforts her. Ku...

Recap of the Previous Episode : Duryodhana forces Yudhishtra to stake Draupadi, and Yudhishtra loses. Vidura and the elders protest in anguish, but Dhritarashtra remains silent. Draupadi refuses to appear and challenges the assembly with piercing questions about dharma and justice. Dushasana drags her by force into the court, and Draupadi appeals to the elders, but no one speaks in her defense. Draupadi Challenges the Silence Draupadi continues to lash out at Bhishma, her voice trembling with anger and despair. She tells him that she was foolish to expect justice from him—the great guardian of Kuru honor. Bhishma lowers his head and replies that dharma is subtle, interpreted differently by different minds. He recalls how, when he brought Princess Amba to Hastinapura, he believed he acted according to dharma, but his own guru Parashurama thought otherwise. Their duel had to be stopped only because neither could defeat the other. Bhishma says that when a woman is wronged, anyo...

Meta Keywords Recap of Previous Episode : The dice game turns brutal as Yudhishtra, pushed by taunts, stakes his own brothers and loses them. He then loses himself. Karna urges him to wager Draupadi, and Bhima is forced to kneel. Vidura explodes in outrage and begs Dhritarashtra to stop the disgrace, but Duryodhana silences him. The court stands paralyzed as the unthinkable approaches. Vidura Pleads for Dharma When Yudhishtra loses the dice game after staking himself, Vidura rises in anguish. He begs King Dhritarashtra to stop the game and free the Pandavas before irreversible damage is done. Duryodhana interrupts with scorn. He orders Vidura to keep silent like Bhishma, Drona, and Kripacharya—or leave the assembly altogether. Karna seizes the moment and suggests that Yudhishtra stake Draupadi. Vidura is enraged. He pleads once more with the king, warning that this single act will destroy the Kuru dynasty. Duryodhana laughs and reminds the assembly that the game is being play...

Recap of Previous Episode : The dice game begins despite Vikarna and Vidura’s warnings. Shakuni manipulates Dhritarashtra into supporting Duryodhana. Yudhishtra loses cows, the treasury, the royal attendants, elephants and the army — with the court powerless to intervene. The game drives relentlessly forward toward catastrophe. Yudhishtra Places Brothers at Stake Yudhishtra pauses, shaken. He has nothing left to wager and wants to end the game. But Duryodhana’s voice cuts through the silence — sharp, mocking, poisonous. He demands that Yudhishtra wager his own brothers. Bhishma and Vidura protest fiercely, declaring that a man may pledge only what he rightfully owns. Duryodhana smirks and calls the Pandava brotherhood a hollow boast. He challenges whether the unity they proclaim is true or mere show. Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva exchange a look of unbroken trust. Each bows his head and gives Yudhishtra permission. The dice roll again — and again they fall against Yudhi...

Recap of the Previous Episode : Krishna returns with Satyabhama, causing anger and despair in Rukmini. Vidura warns the Pandavas against the dangerous invitation to Hastinapur, but Yudhishtra must accept. Shalva attacks Mathura. The Kauravas rejoice at Yudhishtra’s acceptance. Shakuni recalls the dark past of Gandhara and prepares his enchanted dice for the game. Duryodhana forces Dhritarashtra to promise non-interference in tomorrow’s fateful encounter. Vikarna’s Warning (continued from previous episode ) Vikarna, the righteous son of Dhritarashtra born to a Vaishya woman, listens silently as Dhritarashtra and Duryodhana argue. When Dhritarashtra throws aside the cup of milk in helpless anguish, Vikarna steps forward. With folded hands, he begs his father not to allow the dice game to proceed. He warns that Duryodhana may misuse the game for wrongful victory and that the consequences could destroy the entire Kuru dynasty. But Dhritarashtra remains torn between duty, affectio...