Dronacharya Selected as Commander-in-Chief of Kaurava Army : Episode 143

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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 and tells him not to worry, hinting that destiny has different plans.

Debate Over the Next Commander

Kaurava meeting to select next commander after Bhishma

Ashwatthama is certain that the moment has arrived for his father to lead the army. He praises Drona’s unmatched mastery of warfare. Drona, however, warns him not to assume anything. He believes Duryodhana will appoint Karna, and they will be bound to accept the king’s decision. Krupacharya supports Ashwatthama, saying the Kauravas’ interests lie best in Drona’s hands.

Karna Proposes Drona

In the nightly council of war veterans, Duryodhana enthusiastically declares Karna the new Commander-in-Chief. To everyone’s astonishment, Karna declines. He insists that none is more deserving than Drona, trained by Sage Parasurama, unmatched in knowledge and experience. Karna says serving under Drona would be his honour.

Shakuni immediately supports the nomination, and Drona, Kripacharya, and Ashwatthama are deeply pleased.

Karna’s Loyalty to Duryodhana

Ashwatthama thanks Karna for the gesture. Karna replies that he knows the sorrow of being unrecognized despite true merit and does not wish Drona to experience the same pain. He explains privately to Duryodhana that elevating Drona is the strongest strategy for ensuring his friend’s victory, which is all that matters to him.

Kunti’s Sorrow

Kunti is devastated at the thought of the inevitable clash between Arjuna and Karna. Whoever falls will be her own son, and her heart breaks in advance. Yudhishtra, meanwhile, confides in Krishna his concern about Karna’s exceptional skills, recalling how Karna once astonished everyone at the convocation.

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