Recap of Previous Episode : Shakuni celebrates Bhishma’s fall and sees a chance to bring Karna forward. Karna declines command and nominates Drona instead, impressing the assembly with humility and loyalty. Kunti mourns the fate awaiting her sons, while Yudhishtra worries about Karna’s unmatched prowess. Bhishma Reflects on His Life’s Journey Bhishma lies on the bed of arrows, and his mind travels back through the long path of his life. He remembers the day his mother Ganga placed him into the hands of King Shantanu. He recalls the terrible vow he took to ensure his father’s marriage to Satyavati, and how that oath shaped the destiny of Hastinapur forever. He thinks of the promise he made to protect the unity of the kingdom at all costs, and how that pledge kept him from accepting Vidura’s wise suggestion to divide the kingdom between Duryodhana and Yudhishtra. He remembers the humiliation Draupadi suffered in the assembly at Dushasana’s hands, the Pandavas’ exile, and the words...

Recap of Previous Episode : Bhishma refuses treatment and waits for Uttarayana to surrender his life. Draupadi and Shikhandi seek forgiveness, and Bhishma consoles them both. Karna visits Bhishma and learns the true reason behind Bhishma’s harshness. Bhishma asks Karna to stand by Duryodhana until the end. Shakuni Celebrates Bhishma’s Fall Shakuni rejoices openly at Bhishma’s fall. When Duryodhana questions his unreasonable happiness, Shakuni explains that the moment has finally arrived to introduce Karna as the decisive force of the Kaurava army. He believes the setback has created an opening for victory. Duryodhana brightens at the prospect. Pandavas Worry About Karna In the Pandava camp, Yudhishtra fears that facing Karna as commander will be far more challenging. Arjuna and Bhima are confident and eager for battle, but Yudhishtra cautions them. He worries about the power of the Nagastra and the vow Karna has taken. Krishna agrees with Yudhishtra’s apprehension, but smiles...

Recap of Previous Episode : Arjuna, guided by Krishna and shielded by Shikhandi, strikes Bhishma down on the tenth day of the war. Bhishma falls upon a bed of arrows and receives Arjuna’s final offerings of water and comfort while both armies mourn his fall. Bhishma Refuses Treatment All the warriors gather around Bhishma. Duryodhana offers immediate medical aid to ease his suffering, but Bhishma refuses. He says he is waiting for the arrival of Uttarayana kala, in the month of Thai / Pausha, when he will voluntarily give up his life. Until then, he wishes to remain on his bed of arrows. When Duryodhana turns angrily toward Arjuna, Bhishma requests everyone to leave and return to their camps. Duryodhana declares the spot a protected zone outside the war limits and orders guards to ensure no animal approaches Bhishma. Draupadi Seeks Forgiveness Draupadi stands near Bhishma with tears streaming down her face, lamenting that she has been the cause of his condition. Bhishma consoles...

Recap of Previous Episode : Bhishma grants his life to preserve dharma. Iravan sacrifices himself after marrying Krishna in female form. Shakuni secretly awaits Bhishma’s fall. Mother Ganga blesses her son and removes his inner torment. Arjuna prepares to face Bhishma with Shikhandi beside him as the armies take position for the crucial tenth day. Shikhandi Confronts Bhishma The tenth day of the war begins. Krishna steers Arjuna’s chariot directly toward Bhishma. Seeing them approach, Bhishma lifts his bow to shoot, but withdraws his hand the moment he sees Shikhandi standing in front. He refuses to fight in the presence of someone he believes to be a woman. Shikhandi shoots multiple darts at Bhishma, but they are not strong enough to penetrate his armour deeply. Bhishma drops his bow and arrow, announcing he will not lift weapons against Shikhandi. With intense hatred and rage from his past, Shikhandi releases a fierce volley, and then hands his bow to Arjuna. Arjuna Strikes...

Recap of the Previous Episode : On the ninth day, Bhishma shatters the Pandava formations, forcing Krishna to lift a weapon. At night, Bhishma agrees to reveal the only way he can be defeated: through Shikhandi. Duryodhana is devastated by the news, and the tenth day begins with fatal consequences. Bhishma Grants His Life as a Gift to Dharma Yudhishtra and Krishna return to the camp and announce the success of their mission. Bhishma has agreed to surrender his life for the sake of dharma. The Pandavas, Draupadi, Drupada and the allies rejoice, but Krishna reminds them that they are about to lose the greatest kshatriya of their time. The War Sacrifice Requires a Worthy Offering Krishna reminds the assembly that the war sacrifice must still be performed. Sahadeva consults the shastras and declares that only those possessing the thirty-two auspicious lakshana s are eligible. Only Arjuna, Krishna and Iravan fulfill this condition. Arjuna and Krishna are too important to be offer...

Recap of the Previous Episode : Bhishma and Duryodhana spend a sleepless night troubled by destiny. Through Krishna’s guidance, Arjuna retrieves the five deadly arrows, and Draupadi obliges Bhishma to bless her husbands. With Bhishma’s plan thwarted, the war accelerates toward a turning point. The Battle The ninth day begins. Drupada and Drishtadyumna engage in fierce combat. Elsewhere, Dushasana clashes with Shikhandi. Bhima duels with Alambusha, brother of the rakshasa Bakasura. Bhima dismembers and kills him. Duryodhana asks Bhishma to suppress Bhima and restore confidence among the Kaurava forces. Goaded by Duryodhana, Bhishma attacks aggressively and routs the Pandava army. Seeing their collapse, Krishna drives Arjuna’s chariot directly toward Bhishma. Bhishma showers deadly arrows at Arjuna, and Arjuna counters them, but his effort lacks force. Krishna realizes that Arjuna is restraining himself and fighting only in defence. Krishna jumps down from the chariot and ...

Recap of Previous Episode : Draupadi provokes Karna, igniting his fury. Bhima slays sixteen sons of Dhritarashtra. Duryodhana’s fury explodes, leading Bhishma to break his vow and swear to kill the Pandavas with a divine Astra, but only if Karna remains sidelined. War now spirals toward devastation. Bhishma’s Turmoil Bhishma lies awake through the night, unable to find peace. The vow he has given Duryodhana — to kill the Pandavas — torments him. His conscience screams that he is allowing himself to be used by adharma. He knows the Divya Astras, earned through his lifetime of brahmacharya, never fail their target. Yet the very thought of using them against the sons of Pandu tears him apart. Duryodhana’s Restless Night Duryodhana too lies sleepless. He dreams of Bhishma breaking the five celestial arrows reserved to destroy the Pandavas. Terrified, he rushes to Bhishma’s chambers at night and begs him to hand over the arrows for safekeeping. Bhishma, weary and disillusioned, sil...

Recap of Previous Episode : On the seventh day, Iravan displays extraordinary valor and earns Arjuna’s pride. Karna resolves to fight despite Bhishma’s refusal, and Krishna seizes the moment, initiating a plan involving Draupadi. A decisive turn approaches. Draupadi’s Stinging Words At dawn, Karna stands on the banks of the river performing his morning worship. Draupadi approaches, her expression sharp and unyielding. She mocks his claim to valor and questions his courage. She says he has avoided the battlefield only to escape facing Arjuna, and that his quarrel with Bhishma is merely a ruse born of fear. Her voice cuts through the still air: “I knew I was right when I refused your hand in the swayamvara. A true warrior never hides behind excuses, O sutaputra.” Karna trembles with rage, but remains silent. Draupadi walks away, leaving the fire burning inside him. The Battle Formation On the battlefield, the Kauravas arrange their troops in Urmi Vyuha — a pattern like the rev...