Shakuni's Dice Made From His Father's Bones : Episode 82
Recap of Previous Episode : Shakuni plots to defeat the Pandavas by inviting them to a rigged game of dice; Duryodhana forces Dhritarashtra’s consent by threatening self-harm. Vyasa hints at a future fall for Yudhishtra. Bhishma opposes gambling but loses the king’s decision. Vidura protests the dice plan but is overruled. A rival stadium is commissioned to justify the invitation. The episode closes with Rukmini’s stunned discovery: Krishna returns, garlanded with another woman Krishna Returns With Satyabhama Balarama informs Rukmini and Revati that Krishna has returned safely after clearing himself of Satrajit’s accusation about the Syamantaka gem. Rukmini rushes out joyfully — only to halt in disbelief. Krishna stands at the entrance, garlanded, with Satyabhama beside him, equally adorned. Rukmini’s voice hardens as she asks Balarama whether this woman is the “gift” he mentioned. Krishna introduces Satyabhama gently as Satrajit’s daughter — one who has worshipped him every...