156. Karna Forced to Use Indra's Shakti Astra Against Ghatotkacha

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Recap of Previous Episode :

The Pandavas visit Dushala to offer condolences over Jayadratha’s death, but grief and anger dominate the moment. Duryodhana vows revenge and orders a night battle despite Drona’s warnings. Krishna brings Ghatotkacha into the war, striking fear among the Kaurava troops.

Ghatotkacha Enters the Battlefield

The fourteenth-day war continues through the night. The Kaurava army is shaken as Ghatotkacha storms into the battlefield, breathing fire and trampling soldiers under his mighty feet. Panic spreads among the Kauravas; Duryodhana is desperate and unable to contain the chaos.

Shakuni calls for Alambusha, son of the demon Bakasura who was once slain by Bhima at Ekachakrapura. Alambusha clashes fiercely with Ghatotkacha, but in the terrifying duel that follows, Ghatotkacha kills Alambusha.

Seeing Duryodhana shattered, Drona decides to unleash celestial weapons to destroy Ghatotkacha — but Lord Indra intervenes and refuses permission, preventing misuse of divine astras.

Draupadi Meets Dushala

Meanwhile, Draupadi visits Dushala to offer condolences. Grief transforms into fury, and Dushala harshly insults Draupadi, questioning her morality for marrying five men.

Kunti and Gandhari try to calm Dushala, but she is inconsolable. Gandhari finally breaks down and cries out, “My first mistake was allowing Shakuni to stay in Hastinapura. My second mistake was not listening to Vidura and letting Duryodhana live when he was born. Today, I see with my own eyes — my son is the root of all evil.”

Drupada Falls

Satyaki kills Somadatta, father of Bhurisravas.
Drona kills Virata.

Then Drupada confronts Drona and challenges him. Drona reminds him that he still considers him a friend and does not wish to fight. Drupada insists.
In a brief but fierce encounter, Drona kills Drupada.
As he dies, Drupada says:

“My son will kill you.”

Drishtadhyumna is devastated. He accuses Drona of pretending friendship and reveals that Drupada performed penance only to obtain a son who would avenge him. He reminds Drona that he himself taught Dhanur Vidya to Drishtadhyumna, even knowing destiny.

Karna Is Asked to Use the Shakti Astra

Seeing Ghatotkacha wreak havoc, Duryodhana orders Karna to use Indra’s Shakti Astra, the most powerful weapon in his possession.

Karna hesitates — he knows this astra can be used only once.
Duryodhana insists.

Karna prays to Indra and receives the astra in his hands, preparing to strike.

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