Recap of Previous Episode : Jayadratha fears Krishna more than Arjuna, yet prepares for battle under Drona’s protection and Shiva’s boon. Krishna reveals the deadly trap hidden within Arjuna’s vow and guides him to seek Shiva’s blessings. Bhishma offers his support and declares that the restoration of dharma begins with Jayadratha’s fall. Arjuna Prepares to Face Jayadratha Duryodhana reckons that if Jayadratha can be protected till sunset, Arjuna will kill himself according to his vow, and the Pandavas will collapse without him. He requests Drona to ensure Jayadratha’s safety. Drona arranges the Kaurava army in Sakata Vyuha, within which lies Padma Vyuha, encircling a needle-shaped Suchi Vyuha. At the end of the needle stands Jayadratha, protected by Kritavarma, Karna and Duryodhana. Drona himself takes position at the front of the Sakata. Blessings for the Battle Draupadi places veer-tilak on Arjuna’s forehead and prays that Jayadratha be slain before Abhimanyu’s rites are ...