Sun TV Mahabharatham

Recap of Previous Episode : Duryodhana declares war against the Pandavas, dismissing all appeals for peace. Krishna returns to Virata and announces that war is now inevitable. Suspicion arises in the Kaurava camp over Kunti’s meeting with Karna. Sahadeva extracts a promise from Krishna that the Pandavas will not die in battle. Shakuni studies the balance of armies and plans to secure Shalya as a powerful ally. Kunti Seeks a Promise from Drona Drona stands in prayer before Shiva when Kunti arrives. She asks directly whether he intends to kill her sons in the coming war. Drona protests, saying the Pandavas are like his own children, but Kunti will not accept vague sentiment. She insists that if he truly loves them, he should abstain from war just as Vidura has done. Drona explains that Vidura acted according to a personal promise to Pandu and that as the son of Vichitravirya, Vidura possessed his own royal stature. Drona, however, once sought refuge in Hastinapura during a time of ...

Recap of Previous Episode : Karna recounts moments of Duryodhana’s loyalty and refuses to abandon him. Kunti asks him to spare her sons, and Karna promises to protect all except Arjuna and to use the Nagastra only once. Kunti learns she cannot save all her children without stopping the war. Bhishma vows to compel Krishna to wield weapons in battle. The Decision for War Duryodhana convenes a council to declare his decision to wage war against the Pandavas. Vidura and Bhishma urge him to state his agenda plainly rather than pretending to seek discussion, since their advice will be ignored anyway. Duryodhana claims the Pandavas broke the conditions of their exile by revealing themselves before the completion of the final year of ajnatavasa. Instead of returning to the forest, he says, they sent Krishna on a peace mission, and therefore the Kauravas must respond appropriately. Vikarna, virtuous and honest, protests. He begs his brother to return the kingdom that rightfully belongs t...

Recap of Previous Episode : Duryodhana refuses Krishna’s plea for peace. Krishna reveals to Kunti that Karna is her firstborn son and urges her to try to bring him to the Pandava side. Kunti meets Karna and begs him to return to his brothers, but Karna refuses out of loyalty to Duryodhana, who gave him dignity when others rejected him. Karna Speaks of Loyalty and Gratitude Karna continues speaking to Kunti, recounting defining moments of his life shaped by Duryodhana’s trust and affection. He recalls how Duryodhana once asked for his help in abducting Bhanumati, the daughter of Chitrangada, king of Kalinga, during her swayamvara. Jarasandha and Shishupala were among the suitors. At Duryodhana’s command, Karna defeats Jarasandha effortlessly, and Duryodhana carries Bhanumati away. Later, Duryodhana justifies his act by referencing Bhishma’s abduction of the Kashi princesses for Vichitravirya’s sake. Bhanumati and Shubhangi Karna describes Bhanumati as gentle, noble, and radian...

Recap of Previous Episode : Krishna demands justice for the Pandavas, but Duryodhana refuses even five villages and humiliates Vidura. Shakuni and Duryodhana attempt to disgrace Krishna, but He reveals His Vishwaroopa, awakening awe in the court. Krishna warns of destruction and declares war. Vidura breaks his Vishnu Astra and frees himself from internal conflict, while Kunti learns of all that transpired. Duryodhana Rejects Peace Duryodhana discusses plans for war with Karna and Dushasana. Dhritarashtra and Bhishma enter and urge him to abandon the thought of battle, reminding him that Krishna revealed His Universal Form and pleaded for peace. But Duryodhana refuses to see divinity in Krishna or accept the truth in His words. Blinded by arrogance, he ignores the counsel of father and grandsire. Bhishma turns away, admitting helplessly that nothing more can be done. The Secret of Karna’s Birth At dawn, Kunti watches the rising sun. Krishna approaches gently and asks what memori...