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...