Duryodhana Rescued By The Pandavas At Dwaitavana : Episode 98

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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 Chitrangada.

But blinded by arrogance, Duryodhana enters combat.

Chitrasena becomes invisible at will, injures Karna severely, and captures Duryodhana and Shakuni, lifting them into the sky in chains. Bhanumathi pleads desperately for mercy, but Chitrasena carries his prisoners away.

Bhanumathi Seeks Help from the Pandavas

The Pandavas resume their yagna, but Sage Dhaumya senses that their minds are distracted by the events earlier in the day. Suddenly, Bhanumathi rushes in, throwing herself at Draupadi's feet, begging the Pandavas to rescue Duryodhana and his brothers.

Bhima mocks her, saying the Kauravas now simply face the consequences of their cruelty. Draupadi stops him with quiet dignity. She reminds her husbands that Bhanumathi and Gandhari were the only women who shared her tears during her humiliation. She adds that giving refuge is dharma, even when the seeker is an enemy.

Yudhishtra commands Bhima and Arjuna to rescue them.

Arjuna Requests Chitrasena to Release the Kauravas

Meanwhile, Drupada visits Dronacharya with Shikhandi and Drishtadyumna to seek martial training. Drona, even while meditating, recognizes their arrival and listens to Drupada’s request. Drishtadyumna protests, but Drona explains that strength is not defined by gender and agrees to train Shikhandi to become a great warrior.

Duryodhana Freed at Yudhishtra’s Command

Bhima and Arjuna approach Chitrasena and ask him to release their brothers. Chitrasena reveals that Indra sent him to protect the Pandavas because he learned of Duryodhana’s malicious plans to kill them in the forest. He declares his obedience to his master’s command.

Arjuna expresses gratitude and requests that the Kauravas be released because Yudhishtra wishes it. Chitrasena agrees. Bhima escorts the humiliated Kauravas back with their hands tied behind their backs. Yudhishtra is distressed to see them in chains and orders Bhima to free them immediately.

Bhanumathi weeps in relief to see her husband safe.