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Kali Purusha Prevents Duryodhana From Committing Suicide : Episode 99

Recap of Previous Episode : Chitrasena captures Duryodhana, Shakuni, and Dushasana for their arrogance. Bhanumathi seeks refuge with the Pandavas. Draupadi persuades the Pandavas to uphold dharma and rescue their enemies. Arjuna persuades Chitrasena to release the captives as per Yudhishtra’s command. Duryodhana returns humiliated and burning with resentment. Duryodhana Burns with Humiliation Duryodhana, Dushshasana, and Shakuni stand handcuffed before Yudhishtra. Yudhishtra orders Arjuna and Bhima to release them. Bhima cannot resist and mocks them openly. The Kauravas burn with humiliation at receiving mercy from those they consider inferior. Shakuni attempts to salvage their pride. He declares that since Duryodhana is the emperor and the Pandavas only subjects under his rule, the Pandavas merely fulfilled their duty by saving their sovereign’s life. Under this pretext, Duryodhana offers a gift to Yudhishtra. Yudhishtra declines, but when pressed repeatedly, he says calmly t...

Duryodhana Rescued By The Pandavas At Dwaitavana : Episode 98

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Recap of Previous Episode : Indra returns Arjuna with divine weapons, declaring the Pandavas unstoppable. Shikhandi wears Amba’s garland, preparing for the future battle with Bhishma. Duryodhana, Karna, and Shakuni insult the Pandavas in Dwaitavana. Kaurava soldiers clash with Gandharva Chitrasena, triggering major conflict. Gandharva Chitrasena Repels the Kauravas Duryodhana’s soldiers return and report that the Gandharva Chitrasena has refused to vacate Dwaitavana and has threatened dire consequences for trespassing. Dushasana boasts that he will teach the Gandharva a lesson, but within moments he is overpowered and imprisoned. Soon after, Chitrasena arrives in his celestial aerial chariot where Duryodhana, Karna, and Shakuni are seated. He demands to know who Duryodhana is and announces that Dushasana is already captive. Shakuni warns Duryodhana not to fight the Gandharvas, reminding him that these celestial warriors were powerful enough to kill their ancestor Chitra...

Duryodhana's Soldiers Pick Up A Fight With The Gandharva Chitrasena : Episode 97

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Recap of Previous Episode : Parasurama discovers Karna’s lie and curses him to forget the Brahmastra when he needs it most. Shikhandi returns to Panchala with permanent masculinity; Sthulakarna remains cursed. Urvashi softens her curse on Arjuna to one year. Bhima meets Lord Hanuman and learns of the Saugandhika flower’s location. Shakuni plots another scheme to torment the Pandavas. Indra Brings Arjuna Back to Dwaitavana Indra brings his son Arjuna back to the Pandavas’ cottage in Dwaitavana. He announces proudly that the divyastras Arjuna has received from Shiva and other gods have made the Pandavas invincible. The most formidable among them, the Pashupatastra, given after Arjuna’s duel with Shiva disguised as a hunter, ensures certain victory over the Kauravas when war arrives. Shikhandi Dons Amba’s Garland At Panchala, Drupada discusses plans with Drishtadyumna and Shikhandi to build a shrine for Lord Subramanya. Shikhandi notices a garland hanging on a spear and is...

Bhima Meets Hanuman While Searching For Saugandhika Flowers : Episode 96

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Recap of Previous Episode : Karna becomes a disciple of Parasurama by concealing his identity and learns the Brahmastra. Arjuna is cursed by Urvashi to become a eunuch for one year after resisting her advances. Shikhandi returns after obtaining permanent masculinity, saving Drupada’s honor. Kubera curses Sthulakarna to remain female until Shikhandi dies. Parasurama Discovers Karna’s True Identity Sage Parasurama rests under a tree, placing his head on Karna’s lap. Karna sits proudly, imagining the day he will defeat Arjuna using the Brahmastra . At that moment, Indra devises a plan to expose Karna’s lie. He assumes the form of a bee and stings Karna sharply on the thigh. The pain is unbearable, yet Karna remains still, unwilling to disturb his guru. Blood trickles onto Parasurama’s body and wakes him. Realizing that only a Kshatriya is capable of such tolerance, Parasurama deduces that Karna lied about his caste. Enraged by the deception, he curses Karna: “In the mom...