Satyabhama's Buy-Back Scheme For Exclusive Rights On Krishna : Episode 112

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Recap of Previous Episode :

Keechaka’s murder shakes Virata’s palace, and Bhima kills all the hundred brothers who try to burn Draupadi alive. The news reaches Hastinapura, and Shakuni concludes that the Pandavas are hidden in Virata’s kingdom. He persuades Duryodhana to invade Virata with the help of Trigarta king Susharma, despite the strong objections of Bhishma and Vidura.

Karna Accuses Bhishma in the Court of Hastinapur

Karna accuses Bhishma of being disloyal to the throne of Hastinapur, claiming that his sympathies always lie with the Pandavas. Bhishma is deeply wounded by the allegation but remains composed. Determined to prove his loyalty, he declares his readiness to lead an attack against Virata, who is believed to be sheltering the Pandavas.

Dritarashtra orders Bhishma to act immediately. The plan is to steal the royal cows first and then invade Virata from all sides. Bhishma instructs Trigarta king Susharma to march from the south, while the Kaurava forces close in from the north.

Satyabhama Tests Her Devotion to Krishna

In Dwaraka, Satyabhama receives Krishna with overdone excitement. Krishna senses something unusual and asks what she desires. She requests His permission to gift Him away, and Krishna smiles and agrees.

Satyabhama secretly plans with Narada to gift Krishna to him and buy Him back by offering gold and jewels equal to His weight. Krishna sits on the weighing balance, but even enormous heaps of ornaments fail to shift the scale. Humbled, Satyabhama and Rukmini seek guidance. Krishna gently says that only Radha knows the weight of true devotion, hinting that love alone outweighs the infinite.

Virata Learns of the Two-Pronged Attack

King Virata plays dice with Kanka (Yudhishtra) while Ballava (Bhima) serves food. A messenger announces that king Susharma is attacking from the north. Yudhishtra advises Virata to take Ballava, who has experience assisting the Pandavas in battles.

Brihannala (Arjuna disguised as a eunuch) is training Prince Uttara in warfare. Just then, another messenger arrives with news that the Kaurava army under Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Duryodhana, Dushshasana, and Shakuni has marched from the south. With Virata leaving for the northern front, Yudhishtra urges Uttara to defend the kingdom. Though shaken, Uttara accepts with Brihannala as his charioteer.

The Pandavas Decide to Join the War

In private, Arjuna worries that fighting openly will reveal his identity. Sahadeva reassures him that the one year of Ajnatavasa has already ended, and they cannot be forced into exile again. On the field, Uttara loses nerve at the sight of the massive Kaurava army and orders Brihannala to turn back. As the Kauravas laugh loudly, Brihannala follows Uttara and leads him to the great vanni tree where the Gandiva and weapons were hidden. Arjuna reveals his identity and raises Gandiva. With newfound courage, Uttara prepares to fight.

Together, they charge into the battle and defeat the Kauravas decisively.

Virata Celebrates Victory While the Truth Remains Hidden

Virata returns victorious after defeating Susharma, but is horrified to learn that his inexperienced son went to face the Kauravas alone. Yudhishtra reassures him that with Brihannala beside Uttara, there is no danger.

News of Uttara’s triumph arrives, and the palace erupts in joy. In excitement, Virata accidentally strikes Kanka with a dice, cutting his forehead. Draupadi quickly wipes the blood to prevent ill fortune.

Uttara wishes to announce Brihannala’s true identity, but remembering Arjuna’s caution, postpones the revelation until the next morning.

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