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Satyabhama's Buy-Back Scheme For Exclusive Rights On Krishna : Episode 112

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Recap of Previous Episode : Keechaka’s murder shakes Virata’s palace, and Bhima kills all the hundred brothers who try to burn Draupadi alive. The news reaches Hastinapura, and Shakuni concludes that the Pandavas are hidden in Virata’s kingdom. He persuades Duryodhana to invade Virata with the help of Trigarta king Susharma, despite the strong objections of Bhishma and Vidura. Karna Accuses Bhishma in the Court of Hastinapur Karna accuses Bhishma of being disloyal to the throne of Hastinapur, claiming that his sympathies always lie with the Pandavas. Bhishma is deeply wounded by the allegation but remains composed. Determined to prove his loyalty, he declares his readiness to lead an attack against Virata, who is believed to be sheltering the Pandavas. Dritarashtra orders Bhishma to act immediately. The plan is to steal the royal cows first and then invade Virata from all sides. Bhishma instructs Trigarta king Susharma to march from the south, while the Kaurava forces close...

Keechaka's Brothers Want To Burn Draupadi Along With Keechaka's Corpse : Episode 111

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Recap of Previous Episode : Krishna and Satyabhama bring the Parijata tree from heaven. In Virata’s palace, Keechaka threatens Draupadi with exposure. Following Bhima’s plan, Draupadi lures Keechaka to the dance hall, where Bhima confronts and kills him. Meanwhile, Duryodhana continues searching for the Pandavas, suspecting they are still in Virata’s kingdom. Keechaka’s Body Is Found After killing Keechaka, Bhima and Draupadi quietly leave the dance hall. At dawn, a maid enters the hall and lets out a horrified scream—the body of Keechaka lies crushed and mangled in the centre of the room. The palace guards, courtiers and common people rush in, and the news spreads like wildfire. Keechaka’s Brothers Seek Revenge Keechaka’s brothers recall Draupadi’s desperate plea for help and her warning that her Gandharva husbands would destroy Keechaka if he touched her again. Convinced that only a mighty unseen warrior could have killed their invincible brother, they drag Draupadi viol...

Bhima Kills Keechaka : Episode 110

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Recap of Previous Episode : Draupadi is assaulted by Keechaka in Virata’s court while the Pandavas hold back in disguise. Krishna leads Bhama to slay Narakasura, giving rise to Deepavali. Dushasana arrives in Virata’s court and begins uncovering the Pandavas’ identities. Krishna and Satyabhama Return with the Parijata Tree After Narakasura’s death, Indra thanks Krishna and Satyabhama for saving the Devas and freeing the imprisoned women. Satyabhama reminds Indra of his promise to give her the Parijata tree. Indra hesitates, but Narada intervenes and advises that the tree may be taken to Earth, on the condition that it will be restored to Devaloka once Krishna and Satyabhama return. Krishna agrees, and together they bring the Parijata (Karpaka Vriksha) to Dwaraka. Keechaka Threatens Draupadi Meanwhile in Virata’s palace, Keechaka overhears the secret discussion between Draupadi and the Pandavas. He confronts her and threatens to expose the Pandavas’ identities to Dushasan...

Narakasura Killed By Satyabhama : Episode 109

Recap of Previous Episode : Duryodhana attempts to deceive Kunti with false repentance but fails, later killing Kanaka in frustration and discovering a clue linking Pandavas to Virata’s kingdom. Meanwhile, Krishna negotiates with Indra to defeat Narakasura. In Virata’s palace, Keechaka’s lust and power push Draupadi into danger, forcing her to seek refuge publicly in the court. Keechaka Insults Draupadi in Virata’s Court Draupadi escapes from Keechaka’s grip and rushes into King Virata’s court, crying for protection. The king initially agrees to shelter her, but when he learns that Keechaka is the attacker, he withdraws helplessly, admitting shamefully that he has no authority and that all real power rests with Keechaka. Keechaka barges into the hall and continues his advances. Draupadi resists fiercely, and before the entire assembly, Keechaka kicks her brutally, even as Kanka (Yudhishtra) sits in silence and Ballava (Bhima) serves drinks to the courtiers. Draupadi turns ...

Draupadi, Chased By Keechaka, Seeks Virata's Refuge In Yudhishtra's Presence : Episode 108

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Recap of Previous Episode : / The Pandavas complete their twelve-year exile and prepare for Ajnatavasa, hiding their identities and entering King Virata’s palace. Krishna appears in Indraloka through a sacred fire to answer Indra’s plea for help against Narakasura, setting in motion a plan involving Rukmini and Bhama. Meanwhile, Keechaka’s dangerous interest in Sairandhri foreshadows the next challenge the Pandavas will face. Duryodhana Tries to Deceive Kunti As previously plotted with Shakuni, Duryodhana visits Kunti and falls at her feet, pretending remorse. He claims that he wishes to return the kingdom to the Pandavas and begs her to reveal where they are staying. Kunti replies honestly that she does not know their location and urges him to wait until they return after one year of Ajnatavasa. Duryodhana insists that she should trust him, and at that moment Vidura arrives. Appearing to support Duryodhana, Vidura remarks that he trusts him completely and tells him that...

Krishna Reveals That Narakasura is Satyabhama's Son : Episode 107

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Recap for Previous Episode : The demon fails to destroy the Pandavas and kills Kalamuni instead. At the lake, Yudhishtra answers Yaksha’s questions and earns back his brothers’ lives. The Pandavas prepare for the year of living incognito. In heaven, the devas plead for Krishna’s help against Narakasura. Pandavas Leave Dwaitavana After completing twelve long years of exile, the Pandavas leave Dwaitavana to plan their Ajnatavasa, the year of living incognito. As Sage Dhaumya had warned, spies sent by Duryodhana secretly follow them. Bhima swiftly eliminates every spy they encounter. At one point he raises his mace to strike another spy but discovers that it is Kanika, sent by Vidura. Yudhishtra stops Bhima and requests Kanika to return to Hastinapura and inform Vidura that the Pandavas are safe. Sahadeva advises Bhima to carry the body of one of the slain spies, so the Pandavas travel further with a corpse slung across Bhima’s shoulder — ensuring no one suspects that they are ...

Pandavas Take Leave Of Sage Dhaumya As They Get Set For Ajnatavasa : Episode 106

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Recap of Previous Episode : Kalamuni’s ritual releases a demon to kill the Pandavas. The demon tries to lure Draupadi and causes the brothers to fall unconscious at the lake. The demon fails to kill them and returns furious to demand Kalamuni’s life. A turning point is imminent — divine intervention approaches. The Demon Returns and Devours Kalamuni The demon invoked through Kalamuni’s Abhichara Homa returns furious, having failed to destroy the Pandavas. He storms into the sacrificial site, and before anyone can react, he devours Sage Kalamuni. Shakuni, Duryodhana and Dushshasana panic and flee back to Hastinapur. The spy sent by Vidura also returns and reports that the Pandavas are dead — news he overheard from the demon himself. Kunti breaks down in grief, but Vidura firmly reassures her that nothing evil can happen to the Pandavas and sends trusted men to verify the truth. Yudhishtra Meets the Yaksha Yudhishtra regains consciousness and sees his brothers lying motion...

Kalamuni Becomes The Target of His Own Abhichara Yagna : Episode 105

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Recap of Previous Episode : Krishna saves the Pandavas by satisfying Durvasa’s hunger through divine grace. Shakuni seeks Sage Kalamuni to use Atharvana rituals to destroy the Pandavas. A rakshasa is summoned and vows to kill someone before returning. Pandavas prepare for the final year of exile — Ajnatavasa. Kalamuni Continues the Abhichara Homa Kalamuni continues the intense Abhichara Yagna, invoking dark forces to destroy the Pandavas. Shakuni and Duryodhana are tense and unsure whether the ritual will succeed, but Kalamuni assures them of the infallibility of the homa, reminding that the demon has already warned — if he fails to find the Pandavas, he will return and kill the performer of the ritual himself. Kalamuni remains unwavering, absorbed in chanting Atharvana mantras. A spy witnessing the ritual secretly informs Vidura. Alarmed that Kalamuni, the greatest Atharva Veda practitioner, has undertaken such a ritual, Vidura studies ancient scriptures. He advises Kunti ...

At the End of Twelfth Year, Pandavas Plan For Ajnatavasa : Episode 104

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Recap of Previous Episode : Abhimanyu displays remarkable prowess in archery and mace warfare. Duryodhana cunningly sends Sage Durvasa to trap the Pandavas. Draupadi desperately calls Krishna to save them from the sage’s wrath. Krishna finds a tiny leaf in the Akshaya Patra and prepares to perform a miracle. Krishna Performs a Miracle Krishna appears before a distraught Draupadi in answer to her desperate call for help. He asks her to bring the Akshaya Patra, and finds a tiny fragment of green leaf stuck to its surface. Smiling gently, He places it in His mouth and offers it with devotion to Sage Durvasa in spirit. Instantly, Durvasa and his disciples feel overwhelmingly satisfied — as though they have just eaten a great feast. Burping loudly and holding their stomachs in embarrassment, they rise from the riverbank and return to the hermitage. Durvasa tells Yudhishtra that they are too full to eat another morsel and must take leave. He blesses the Pandavas sincerely and d...

Krishna Rushes To Pandavas' Aid Leaving Abhimanyu With No Idea About Breaking The Chakravyuha : Episode 103

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Recap of Previous Episode : Jayadratha is punished and takes refuge in penance to Shiva. Kuchela receives Krishna’s divine grace. Sage Durvasa begins a ritual in Hastinapur — a dangerous test for the Kauravas. The Pandavas prepare for another turning point destined by fate. Abhimanyu Demonstrates His Skill At Dwaraka, young Abhimanyu insists on practicing archery using Balarama as the target. Krishna, Rukmini, Revati, and Subhadra watch the scene with amusement. Krishna volunteers to stand as the target, balancing a fruit on his head. Abhimanyu releases an arrow with flawless precision and strikes the fruit cleanly. Everyone applauds his extraordinary mastery, already rivaling his father Arjuna. Later, Abhimanyu challenges Balarama to a friendly mace duel. His agility impresses even the seasoned master of the gada. Abhimanyu then requests instruction on breaking through formation warfare — especially the Chakravyuha. Krishna promises to teach him on an auspicious day. Dur...