Recap of Previous Episode : Shakuni plots to defeat the Pandavas by inviting them to a rigged game of dice; Duryodhana forces Dhritarashtra’s consent by threatening self-harm. Vyasa hints at a future fall for Yudhishtra. Bhishma opposes gambling but loses the king’s decision. Vidura protests the dice plan but is overruled. A rival stadium is commissioned to justify the invitation. The episode closes with Rukmini’s stunned discovery: Krishna returns, garlanded with another woman Krishna Returns With Satyabhama Balarama informs Rukmini and Revati that Krishna has returned safely after clearing himself of Satrajit’s accusation about the Syamantaka gem. Rukmini rushes out joyfully — only to halt in disbelief. Krishna stands at the entrance, garlanded, with Satyabhama beside him, equally adorned. Rukmini’s voice hardens as she asks Balarama whether this woman is the “gift” he mentioned. Krishna introduces Satyabhama gently as Satrajit’s daughter — one who has worshipped him every...

Recap for Previous Episode : Shakuni convinces Duryodhana that only a dice game can bring down the Pandavas. Duryodhana forces Dhritarashtra to consent by threatening his own life. Vyasa warns Yudhishtra indirectly of a future fall. Shakuni and Duryodhana plan to build a rival stadium to invite the Pandavas. Vidura opposes the idea but is overruled. Rukmini is shocked when Krishna returns home garlanded alongside another woman. Shakuni’s Strategy Shakuni sits absorbed in a game of dice when Duryodhana and Dushshasana enter. Duryodhana mocks him for speaking loudly about revenge yet spending his days only with dice. Shakuni reminds him that the Pandavas cannot be defeated in battle, nor can any treachery be used while they live outside their reach. Only one path remains — defeat them in a game of dice. Duryodhana doubts whether Yudhishtra would accept such an invitation. Shakuni assures him that Yudhishtra loves the game and would never refuse, especially if summoned by King ...

Recap of Previous Episode : Episode 79 traces the widening paths of destiny as joy, rivalry, and ambition shape both Indraprastha and Hastinapura. Arjuna’s marriage to Subhadra brings celebration, even as Duryodhana’s jealousy deepens. Duryodhana wins Bhanumathi in the Kalinga swayamvara, aided by Karna, while a new generation of princes is born—Abhimanyu in Indraprastha and Lakshmana and Lakshmi in Hastinapura. Yudhishtra expresses his wish to perform the Rajasuya Yagna, but Krishna explains that Jarasandha’s downfall is essential for it to happen. Disguised as Brahmins, Krishna, Bhima, and Arjuna visit Magadha, leading to the long duel in which Bhima finally kills Jarasandha by tearing his body apart and preventing it from rejoining. Shishupala vows revenge upon hearing of his godfather’s death. With Magadha freed, preparations for the Rajasuya begin. Amid debates and objections in the Kuru court, Bhishma firmly declares Krishna the most deserving of the highest honor. As Yudhish...

Recap of Previous Episode : The news of the queens’ death reaches Hastinapura. Sahadeva seeks Krishna’s help against Jarasandha. Shakuni attempts to secure Subhadra’s marriage to Duryodhana, but Krishna quietly prepares a different fate. Narada sets the rule that sends Arjuna into exile, leading to his marriage with Subhadra and her eventual acceptance by Draupadi. Arjuna and Subhadra Begin Their Life Arjuna’s marriage to Subhadra becomes the talk of Aryavarta. Joy spreads across Indraprastha, but in Hastinapura, Duryodhana’s jealousy flares once again. Dhritarashtra and Gandhari worry about their son, already restless from the Pandavas’ rising fortunes. The Swayamvara at Kalinga Around this time, the King of Kalinga announces the swayamvara of his daughter Bhanumathi. Great kings gather — Jarasandha, Shishupala, and many others. When the competition turns fierce, Karna steps forward for Duryodhana. He defeats the assembled kings and brings Bhanumathi to Hastinapura. Duryod...

Episode 78: The death of Satyavati, Ambika, and Ambalika reaches Hastinapura. Jarasandha's son Sahadeva seeks Krishna’s help. Narada’s rule sends Arjuna on exile, leading to his marriage with Subhadra and her acceptance by Draupadi. Mahabharata episode 78, Arjuna exile, Subhadra marriage, Draupadi Subhadra relationship, Narada Pandavas rule, Krishna Duryodhana proposal, Sahadeva Jarasandha, Balarama mace training, Mahabharata storytelling, Indraprastha events Recap of Previous Episode : Satyavati, Ambika, and Ambalika encounter Shikhandi in the forest even as a priest recognises their true identities. Shikhandi confronts Shiva over his fate, while Bhoomadevi questions Krishna about delaying the great war. Meanwhile, a marriage proposal for Duryodhana begins to take shape, and the three elder queens meet their end in a forest fire. News of the Queens’ Death Reaches Hastinapura The priest who witnessed Satyavati, Ambika, and Ambalika perish in the forest fire reaches Hastinapu...