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Arjuna Swears to Kill Jayadratha Before Dusk : Episode 150

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Recap of Previous Episode : On the thirteenth day, Abhimanyu is trapped inside the Chakravyuha and attacked unfairly by multiple warriors at once. His weapons destroyed and surrounded, he fights with the wheel of his broken chariot until Duryodhana and Dushasana kill him cruelly. The Pandavas grieve, dreading Arjuna’s reaction as he returns after killing Susharma. The stage is set for Arjuna’s vow. Arjuna Returns from Battle After slaying Susharma, Arjuna and Krishna ride back toward the Pandava camp. On the way, they see a young boy laid on a funeral pyre. A grieving father insists on dying alongside him, while another man tries to console him. Krishna watches silently. The consoling figure turns to Arjuna — it is Sage Narada, and the grieving father is none other than Indra in disguise. Narada requests Arjuna to bring the father to his senses. Arjuna gently explains that death is irreversible, and grief must be endured with courage. Indra finally accepts the truth. Krishna s...

Under Tremendous Pressure Drona Decides on Chakravyuha for Thirteenth Day : Episode 147

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Recap of Previous Episode : The Samsaptakas swear to kill Arjuna or die trying. On the twelfth day, Bhagadatta uses the Vaishnava astra, which surrenders itself to Krishna. Arjuna kills Bhagadatta and is drawn away by Susharma, leaving Yudhishtra vulnerable. Satyajit dies defending him. Ashwatthama celebrates, while the Pandavas mourn Satyajit’s death. Drupada’s Grief Turns to Fury Drupada grieves deeply over Satyajit’s death. Hearing Ashwatthama’s triumphant laughter makes his suppressed bitterness explode. For years he has lived only to avenge Drona, and now he feels betrayed. He rebukes the Pandavas for fighting a war in which they revere their enemies — Bhishma and Drona — instead of defeating them. He cries that it is his family who suffers the consequences. Drupada turns to Krishna and demands an answer. Drupada Demands a Clear Stand Krishna comforts Drupada and assures him that his sacrifice will bear fruit. He turns to the Pandavas and extracts a firm promise that th...

Jayadratha Captures Draupadi At Dwaitavana : Episode 101

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Recap of Previous Episode : Karna defeats the world and brings tribute to Hastinapur. Duryodhana performs the Vishnu Yagna. Karna swears a dreadful vow to kill Arjuna or die. Yudhishtra is deeply troubled by a sinister dream. Storm clouds gather toward the second dice game and exile preparations. Yudhishtra Awakens from a Terrifying Dream Yudhishtra wakes in panic from a troubling dream. He tells his brothers that he has seen Karna taking a vow before Agni that he will kill Arjuna. Arjuna brushes off the fear, convinced that Karna cannot defeat him in battle. Yudhishtra warns him not to underestimate Karna, who was born with kavacha-kundalas that make him invincible. Arjuna answers quietly that even if he dies in battle, Bhima will surely fulfill Arjuna’s vow of killing Karna. Yudhishtra trembles and says he cannot bear the thought of life without Arjuna. Draupadi consoles them gently, and the rest of the night passes in uneasy silence. The Story of Kuchela and Krishna ...