Recap of previous episode : The people of Hastinapura begin favouring Yudhishtra as the next king, leading to heated debate in court. Vidura defends the Pandavas’ claim, while Shakuni and Duryodhana argue for Duryodhana’s right to the throne. With no consensus, Dhritarashtra delays the decision. Meanwhile in Panchala, Drupada withdraws from public life, unable to bear the humiliation of defeat. In the royal chambers, Dushasana urges eliminating the Pandavas, and Shakuni privately persuades Dhritarashtra that the Pandavas must be removed for the Kauravas to retain power. Shakuni’s Counsel Shakuni presses Dhritarashtra to accept Dushasana’s idea: the Pandavas must be killed for Duryodhana to claim the throne. Dhritarashtra is shaken. He recalls Pandu’s love and sacrifice—how he relinquished the kingdom and withdrew to the forest so Dhritarashtra could rule without guilt. Murdering Pandu’s sons feels unthinkable. Shakuni changes strategy and advises Dhritarashtra to seek counsel fr...