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The Burning of Mathura by Jarasandha : Episode 42 (15-12-13)

Scene 1 Bhishma is in deep distress after the final rites were performed by Krishna. Finding him so distraught with misery, Vidura calls Kanaka to narrate the chain of incidents after Pandavas left for Varanavata. Bhishma is delighted to know that Pandavas and Kunti are safe. Jarasandha worships Goddess Kali and Shivalinga and is distributing wealth to the needy. He hears about that his daughters Asti and Prapti (Kamsa's wives) are indisposed. The vaidya informs him that his daughters had not partaken food for a few days. Finding them inconsolable, Jarasandha renews his vow to kill Krishna soon. Bheema is looking for his mace and finds a young boy practising how to wield it. Every one is amazed at the extraordinary strength of the boy when Hidimbi appears and says the boy is Bheema's son . Sage Vyasa explains that demonic women deliver soon after conception and the offspring grow much more faster than those of normal humans. Kunti is delighted with the arrival of her first gr