Recap of Previous Episode : Arjuna chooses Krishna, while Duryodhana takes the Narayani Sena. Preparations begin for Abhimanyu’s marriage, Narada warns of war, and Indra plans to take Karna’s armour. Dhritarashtra falters under Duryodhana’s pressure and refuses to let anyone attend the wedding. Kunti Decides Not to Attend Abhimanyu’s Wedding Kunti empathizes with Duryodhana and rebukes Vidura and the elders for repeatedly telling the young prince that he would be the future emperor of Hastinapur. She admits that his greatest flaw is only his deep-seated hatred for the Pandavas, while his administration is otherwise commendable. She insists that as a Kshatriya queen, she must respect the ruling king’s command. Therefore, she decides not to attend Abhimanyu’s wedding and sends a messenger to convey her decision to Yudhishtra. The Pandavas receive the message. Yudhishtra says he expected this outcome and urges Bhima to stay calm. They proceed with the wedding ceremonies without K...

Recap of Previous Episode : Somadatta supports Duryodhana’s attempt to force another exile on the Pandavas. Yudhishtra prepares for both diplomacy and war, sending Arjuna to seek Krishna’s aid. Bhishma, Vidura and Drona turn to Krishna for direction but remain indecisive. Shakuni persuades Duryodhana to travel to Dwaraka and beg for Krishna’s alliance. Arjuna and Duryodhana Arrive at Dwaraka Arjuna reaches Dwaraka and meets his son Abhimanyu. While they are speaking, Duryodhana arrives and rushes inside the palace with urgency. Krishna observes both arrivals and retires pretending to rest. Duryodhana chooses to sit beside Krishna’s head, while Arjuna quietly enters later and sits at Krishna’s feet. When Krishna opens His eyes, He sees Arjuna first. Duryodhana protests, claiming that he arrived earlier and therefore deserves priority. Krishna smiles and insists that since His eyes first meet Arjuna, Arjuna may make his request first. He reassures Duryodhana that his desire too ...

Recap of Previous Episode : Arjuna defeats the Kauravas and reveals the Pandavas at Virata’s court. Uttara is given in marriage to Abhimanyu. Duryodhana and Shakuni plan to use astrological argument to force another twelve-year exile. Meanwhile, Radha demonstrates the power of pure devotion, and Kunti fears Duryodhana’s next move. Somadatta Supports Duryodhana’s Claim Somadatta promises Duryodhana that he will support the argument that the Pandavas were discovered before the completion of the one-year ajnatavasa. Duryodhana invites Somadatta and Bhurisravas to stay longer in Hastinapur, and they gladly accept, anticipating the debate in the royal court. Pandavas Receive the Message from Hastinapur In Virata’s palace, the Pandavas sit together discussing preparations for the wedding of Abhimanyu and Princess Uttara. Yudhishtra plans to send invitations to Hastinapur, Panchala and Dwaraka. At that moment, a messenger arrives from Hastinapur carrying Duryodhana’s command: the P...

Recap of Previous Episode : Virata faces a two-sided assault from Susharma and the Kauravas. Brihannala reveals himself as Arjuna and defeats the Kaurava army with Uttara. The palace rejoices in victory, but Arjuna’s true identity remains unannounced until the next day. Arjuna Narrates the Battle to His Brothers At their secret nightly meeting, Arjuna recounts the events of the battle with Duryodhana and the Kaurava army. He describes how he takes Prince Uttara to the vanni tree where the Pandavas had earlier hidden their divine weapons. Revealing himself to be Arjuna, he takes up the Gandiva bow, and Brihannala transforms into the mighty warrior the world knows. Arjuna says that when he aimed the Gandiva at Bhishma, the arrow bent in reverence before the grandsire. Seeing this extraordinary sight, Duryodhana grows suspicious and declares that Brihannala must be Arjuna. Arjuna neither confirms nor denies it, instead challenging him to fight. Arjuna releases the Mohini Astra,...