Pandavas Enter Hastinapur to a Grand Welcome : Gandhari Hears Eerie Laughter : Episode 68
Recap of Previous Episode : Gandhari and Dhritarashtra reconcile after their heated quarrel, with Gandhari finally agreeing to align her wishes with her husband’s ambitions. In Panchala, Arjuna refuses to teach Drishtadyumna the Brahmastra. Draupadi, Kunti and the Pandavas prepare emotionally for their return to Hastinapura, while reactions in Hastinapura vary—from joy among the elders to fury in Duryodhana. Vidura arrives in Panchala, and Kunti expresses deep gratitude for his lifelong protection. Vidura’s Arrival and Blessings Kunti expresses her gratitude to Vidura for protecting her sons at every turn. But Vidura immediately kneels before her, seeking her blessings instead. His voice trembles as he admits that guilt has weighed on him—guilt for remaining a helpless spectator while the Pandavas suffered injustice after injustice. Without proof of the Kauravas’ schemes, he could not act openly, and that helplessness has tormented him. Kunti consoles him gently, assuring him t...