Sun TV Mahabharatham

Recap of Previous Episode : Arjuna saves Satyaki from Bhurisravas, provoking controversy over dharma. Bhima crushes Drona’s chariot, and Karna spares Bhima. As the sun descends, Jayadratha hides in fear, and both armies wait anxiously, expecting Arjuna to die by his own vow. Pandavas Prepare for Immolation The sun dips toward the horizon. No word has arrived from Arjuna. Believing that Arjuna may already be dead, Yudhishtra resolutely declares that the Pandavas will join him in self-immolation rather than live with the shame of failure. Bhima, Nakula, Sahadeva and even Draupadi stand ready beside him, their faces hollow with grief. Nearby, Duryodhana and Shakuni watch eagerly. They hurry to share the news with Jayadratha, who remains hidden deep inside a cave. Shakuni, cautious as ever, warns that nothing is certain until Arjuna actually leaps into the fire. Duryodhana agrees and orders Somadatta to guard Jayadratha and prevent him from emerging until the moment is sealed. ...

Recap of Previous Episode : On the fourteenth day, Arjuna pushes through multiple defences, bypasses Drona through strategy, and defeats Srutayudha with Krishna’s intervention. Satyaki rushes to support him while Bhima protects Yudhishtra. The race to reach Jayadratha intensifies Satyaki Confronts Bhurisravas The fourteenth day of Kurukshetra surges on with terrifying intensity. Following Yudhishtra’s command, Satyaki races forward along the trail Arjuna has taken in pursuit of Jayadratha. Before he can advance, Bhurisravas, prince of Bahlika and son of Somadatta, blocks his path and challenges him. The duel ignites fiercely. Bhurisravas overwhelms Satyaki, shattering his bows and striking him down unconscious on the blood-soaked earth. Satyaki lies helpless, weaponless, and unaware. Arjuna Intervenes Watching from a distance, Krishna urges Arjuna to protect his friend. Arjuna hesitates — the warrior code forbids interference in another duel unless invited. But Krishna’s voi...

Recap of Previous Episode : Jayadratha fears Krishna more than Arjuna, yet prepares for battle under Drona’s protection and Shiva’s boon. Krishna reveals the deadly trap hidden within Arjuna’s vow and guides him to seek Shiva’s blessings. Bhishma offers his support and declares that the restoration of dharma begins with Jayadratha’s fall. Arjuna Prepares to Face Jayadratha Duryodhana reckons that if Jayadratha can be protected till sunset, Arjuna will kill himself according to his vow, and the Pandavas will collapse without him. He requests Drona to ensure Jayadratha’s safety. Drona arranges the Kaurava army in Sakata Vyuha, within which lies Padma Vyuha, encircling a needle-shaped Suchi Vyuha. At the end of the needle stands Jayadratha, protected by Kritavarma, Karna and Duryodhana. Drona himself takes position at the front of the Sakata. Blessings for the Battle Draupadi places veer-tilak on Arjuna’s forehead and prays that Jayadratha be slain before Abhimanyu’s rites are ...

Recap of Previous Episode : Arjuna returns to learn of Abhimanyu’s brutal death. Overcome by grief, he vows to kill Jayadratha before the next sunset or immolate himself. Duryodhana strengthens his defenses around Jayadratha, while the Pandavas brace themselves for a battle that will decide destiny. The Mothers’ Agony Dushala is shattered by Arjuna’s vow. She knows her husband cannot withstand Arjuna’s might. Kunti tries to console her, but her own heart trembles—Jayadratha’s death means Dushala becomes a widow, while Jayadratha’s survival means Arjuna will die. Kunti and Gandhari join hands in prayer, surrendering everything to divine will. Jayadratha’s Fear and Drona’s Strategy Jayadratha contemplates avoiding the battlefield. Duryodhana and Karna condemn the thought as cowardice. Duryodhana asks if he fears Arjuna. Jayadratha replies that Arjuna is not his greatest fear — it is Krishna, the strategist. He believes that if he survives even one day, Arjuna’s vow will destro...

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...

Recap for Previous Episode : On the thirteenth day, Susharma draws Arjuna away, enabling Drona to form the deadly Chakravyuha. Abhimanyu enters alone, and the breach closes before the Pandavas can follow. Jayadratha blocks them, while Abhimanyu fights heroically inside. Enraged by the death of Lakshmana, Duryodhana commands the Kaurava warriors to surround and eliminate Abhimanyu by unfair means. Arjuna’s Ominous Foreboding Even as the Kauravas launch a collective assault on Abhimanyu, Arjuna — far away battling the Samsaptakas — suddenly feels an unexplained heaviness in his heart. A dark premonition grips him. His bow slips from his hands and he collapses to the seat, overcome by fatigue and dread. Krishna warns that Susharma will interpret this as cowardice. He urges Arjuna to remain steadfast in dharma and continue the fight. The battle with the Samsaptakas is brutal and endless, and Arjuna forces his mind to concentrate despite the turmoil inside. Abhimanyu is Surrounded...

Recap of Previous Episode : Drupada’s grief turns into fury over Satyajit’s death. Krishna extracts a vow from the Pandavas to treat Drona as their enemy. Drona plans the deadly Chakravyuha and appoints Jayadratha to block its entrance. Meanwhile, Abhimanyu prepares for battle despite omens, and the thirteenth day begins with Padma and Chandra Vyuhas. Susharma Separates Arjuna from the Battlefield On the thirteenth day of the Kurukshetra war, Arjuna advances rapidly toward the center of the Kaurava army. Suddenly, Susharma appears with the Samsaptakas and challenges him to single combat. Arjuna hesitates; his mind is set on reaching Yudhishtra. But Susharma taunts him mercilessly, questioning his heroism. Krishna sees Arjuna’s turmoil and urges him forward. Arjuna follows Susharma away from the main battlefield — exactly as planned by Drona. Drona Signals the Sudden Shift to Chakravyuha The moment Arjuna disappears from sight, Drona shoots a radiant astra high into the sky. S...

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...

Recap of Previous Episode : Duryodhana orders Drona to capture Yudhishtra alive instead of killing him. On the eleventh day, Karna shows mercy to Virata and Sahadeva, while Drona nearly succeeds in capturing Yudhishtra. Arjuna intervenes, and Abhimanyu captures Lakshmana, forcing Drona to abandon his plan. That night, a new strategy is formed — Susharma and the Samsaptakas will lure Arjuna away so Drona can target Yudhishtra. The Samsaptakas Take a Terrible Oath The Samsaptakas take a solemn oath before sacred fire that they will either kill Arjuna or die at his hands. They perform their own funeral rites, declaring themselves already dead. Their determination is absolute. Arjuna Learns of the Samsaptaka Threat On the twelfth day, Arjuna is eager to confront Karna and asks Krishna to steer the chariot toward him. At that moment, Satyaki brings word that Susharma and the Samsaptakas are preparing to launch a death-defying assault. Conflicted, Arjuna bows before Krishna and sub...

Recap of Previous Episode : Bhishma reflects on the decisions and vows that shaped his destiny and recalls Krishna’s words about destiny and dharma. He accepts that his fall at the hands of Shikhandi was ordained and weeps remembering his parents. Duryodhana’s Plan to Capture Yudhishtra Duryodhana tells Drona that he does not want the Pandavas killed. Instead, he wants Yudhishtra captured alive and brought as a hostage. Drona is surprised and asks why Yudhishtra must be spared. Is Duryodhana planning peace? Duryodhana explains his logic. If Yudhishtra dies, Arjuna or any surviving Pandava will exterminate the Kauravas. But if Yudhishtra is captured and defeated once more at dice, the Pandavas will go back to the forest, because they obey him absolutely. Such a victory, he says, will be permanent. Drona agrees to this plan. Kripacharya’s Warning to Drona Kripacharya warns Drona that he will face the same pain Bhishma faced — constant suspicion, harsh words and ingratitude fr...