Jayadratha's Head Shaved By Pandavas In Retaliation to Draupadi's Abduction : Episode 102

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Recap of Previous Episode :

Jayadratha abducts Draupadi from Dwaitavana. Pandavas vow revenge and chase him relentlessly. A fierce confrontation awaits, and Jayadratha learns the terrible cost of dishonoring Draupadi.

Pandavas Capture Jayadratha

Arjuna and Bhima track Jayadratha and find him speeding away in his chariot with Draupadi. Arjuna releases a flaming arrow that circles the chariot and halts it instantly. Jayadratha boasts and threatens them, but Arjuna subdues him effortlessly. The brothers escort him to Yudhishtra for judgment.

Yudhishtra chooses forgiveness. But Draupadi, still trembling from the humiliation, demands a punishment that will teach him respect for women. She reminds the assembly that Jayadratha dragged her by the hair—an unforgivable act.

Yudhishtra orders that Jayadratha’s head be completely shaved and commands that from this day forward he must introduce himself publicly as “slave of the Pandavas” and remain shaven in shame.

Ashamed and broken, Jayadratha resolves to remain in the forest and undertake penance to please Lord Shiva.

His charioteer returns to Hastinapur and reports everything. Duryodhana burns with anger and vows revenge, but Shakuni restrains him and persuades him to wait for the right opportunity.

Krishna Blesses Kuchela

Meanwhile in Dwaraka, Krishna and Satyabhama personally serve Kuchela with lavish love and affection. Krishna joyfully eats the puffed rice Kuchela has brought as a humble offering. With every mouthful Krishna takes, Kuchela’s home transforms — the poor hut becomes a magnificent palace; Susheela finds herself adorned with shining gold and gems.

As Krishna tries to eat a third handful, Satyabhama teasingly stops him, saying that any more will empty Dwaraka’s treasury.

Unaware of the miracle, Kuchela leaves quietly, worried about his starving children. When he reaches home, the simple hut has vanished — replaced by a royal mansion. Susheela and their children greet him with tears of joy, dressed in splendor. Kuchela folds his hands in gratitude for Krishna’s unconditional grace.

Sage Durvasa Arrives in Hastinapur

Sage Durvasa arrives at the Kuru court. Shakuni warns Duryodhana about the sage’s fiery temper — blessings for those who please him, curses for those who offend him.

Durvasa tells Dhritarashtra that he intends to perform a Shiva Yagna and commands that Duryodhana personally serve him throughout the ritual.

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