Draupadi, Chased By Keechaka, Seeks Virata's Refuge In Yudhishtra's Presence : Episode 108

As planned earlier in consultation with Shakuni, Duryodhana meets Kunti and falls at her feet. He pretends to be contrite and wants to know where the Pandavas are so that he could return the kingdom back to them. As Kunti doesn't know Pandavas' whereabouts, she tells him that they should wait till the Pandavas return back after one year. Duryodhana tells her that she should trust him, and Vidura who has joined them says he trusts Duryodhana. He tells Duryodhana that the Pandavas are in Maya Desha. Duryodhana then guffaws and reveals his intention of sending the Pandavas to exile for another twelve years. Vidura then tells Duryodhana that he never trusted him and that there is no place called Maya Desa. Duryodhana goes away angrily.

Vidura is worried that the Kauravas are desperately trying to find out the whereabouts of Pandavas. He calls for the minister Kanika and expresses his concern. Kanika promises that he would not hesitate to sacrifice his life, and would never reveal to Kauravas where Pandavas lived.

Kanika is pursued by Shakuni, Dushasana and Duryodhana. Duryodhana kills Kanika in a fit of anger when the latter is not only tight-lipped about the Pandavas, but also talks disparagingly of Duryodana. Duryodhana finds a coin belonging to Virata's kingdomm in Kanika's pouch.

Narada meets Indra at Indraloka and asks what he has decided to do with Narakasura. Indra expresses his helplessness without the help of Krishna who is presently in the human world. Just then, Krishna arrives with Bhama. Bhama wants the Parijata tree and Indra promises to give the tree in return for Krishna's help in vanquishing Narakasura. Krishna reminds Indra that he should not go back on his word once the job is done.

Keechaka is smitten by Sairandhari's beauty and he goes on a drinking spree. He refuses to attend the court despite reminders. He goes to Queen Sudeshna's chamber and misbehaves with her. Sudeshna is unable to help Draupadi because Keechaka has grown in influence and stature, and he threatens to oust the king and drive the royal couple out. Draupadi runs to Uttara's chamber where Uttara is practising dance under Brihannala. Brihannala (Arjuna) keeps quiet as he is afraid that any reaction from him would expose the Pandavas' presence. Draupadi runs to Virata's court and seeks his protection just as Kanka (Yudhishtra) looks on helplessly.