Sun TV Mahabharatham

Scene 1 After the exchange of garlands, Arjuna starts walking with Draupadi, when Karna intercepts them and wants to know if Arjuna is a kshatriya, Arjuna replies he is above the kshatriyas. In fact, kshatriyas come and learn archery and martial weapons from Brahmins like Drona and Parashurama. Having been born in a low caste, Karna does not have a right to question or criticize him. Karna flares up. Karna : Truly learned persons and warriors are beyond caste. How dare you compare yourself with them? You are speaking with so much courage, you cannot be a Bramin. Who are you? Arjuna : I am your sworn enemy. Karna : To call me your sworn enemy, you must be a systematically trained prince. Tell me the truth, who are you? Arjuna : How does it matter who I am? If you have any courage, fight with me and prove yourself to be a kshatriya! Bheema tells Yudhishtra to take Nakula and Sahadeva with him and go home to avoid somebody identifying them, while he would remain and assist Arjuna if

Scene 1 Drishtadyumna explains the contest to the kings assembled at Panchala. He says the bow called Simburam to be used in the contest was given to Saint Vyagrapadha's son Saranjaya by Devas. Ordinary persons would not be able to lift it, leave alone stringing and aiming a single arrow at the target fish on a revolving machine atop a huge pole by looking at its image on the pool of water below. One is permitted to look at the fish above once. Only those who are strong armed and steel willed can lift the bow. Paundrika Vasudeva provides a comic interlude by claiming he's the chosen one but he's unable to lift it. He is followed by Shalya, but he too returns back unsuccessful. Jarasandha and Shishupala have a go at it, but just as they are about to string and aim arrows at the target, they turn to find Krishna smiling rather sarcastically and they drop it. Duryodhana is able to lift the bow, but he's distracted by Draupadi's beauty. same is the case with Dushsh

Scene 1 (Continued from the previous episode) Explaining the animosity with the Kuru dynasty, Drupada tells Draupadi how Bhishma had attacked and defeated Panchala and rescued Vichitraveerya. Drupada has reckoned that Hastinapur has several warriors like Kripa, Bhishma and Drona. To defeat Hastinapur, he would have to get Arjuna on his side. With Arjuna as an ally, he believes he can settle old scores.

Scene 1 Drupada comes to Drona's ashram. As he walks towards Drona, a thorn pokes into his feet and he cries out in pain. Drona rushes to him and takes out the thorn. Drona is embarrassed that an acharya of stature should touch his feet, but Drona recalls their earlier days of friendship and says he always considers Drupada as his friend. Drupada thanks him for training his son despite knowing the purpose and objective of his birth. Drona smiles and asks whether he came that far just to thank him. Drupada and Drona Drupada is hesitant to broach the subject but Drona insists he speak up without any hesitation. Drupada then tells him that he desires to design Draupadi's swayamwaram contest, keeping in mind Arjuna's unique strength. Drona recalls arjuna's special talent for aiming accurately at the target without looking at it. This he had come to know when he saw Arjuna practicing archery in the dark. Drona had been surprised when he saw this and Arjuna told him he

Scene 1 Shakuni, the representative of Dwapara, is worried about the delay in the delivery of Gandhari, though she has completed the full term. He sends for Kanika, the counsellor well versed in political affairs. Kanika suggests that he should conduct a mid-night pooja on amavasya day, chanting mantras from atharvana veda and give the offerings to Gandhari. This would ensure that she gets a strong son. Shkuni convinces Gandhari to take part in the worship. Though reluctant, Gandhari is easily manipulated by Shakuni. At the end of the ritual, she partakes the offerings. The evil spirits in the nether world laugh uproariously.

Scene 1 Drupada and Dhrishtadyumna are supervising the arrangements for the stay of guests and the artistes. They notice Draupadi quite worried. They soothe her fears about Arjuna being not alive, and remind her she was the one with unwavering fortitude and unshakable confidence about their life's mission getting fulfilled. Scene 2 Pandavas and Kunti once again begin their journey. On the way they see a old potter stamping a pool of mud. Seeing him tottering, the Pandavas offer to help him. The potter is thankful and offers them a place to rest and spend the night. Scene 3 Shishupala sits meditating in a spot surrounded by fire. A messenger conveys this news to Jarasandha, who forces him to give up the penance he has undertaken because of failing to get Rukmini as wife. Jarasandha tells him of the invitation to attend Draupadi's swayamvaram , where he could win the hands and heart of the most beautiful woman on earth. He assures that Krishna would attend the swayamvaram

Scene 1 Drona Blesses Drishtadyumna At Vyasa's kutir where Pandavas have camped, Kunti finds her sons sleeping in the day time. Her eyes fill with tears as she realizes how tired they must have been and wonders how long they would have to suffer this way. Vyasa finds her sad and upset. Kunti asks Vyasa why, despite Vyasa bleessing both herself and Gandhari with progeny, she and her children have to struggle for food everyday, whereas Gandhari and her children have a secure and royal life. Vyasa asks Kunti if she knew Gandhari's inner mind. Kunti says she doesn't. Vyasa says it is Kunti's illusion that Gandhari is really happy. How could anyone know the inner turmoil that goes on in others minds, he asks Kunti. Life is a drama and before the final end, how can one decide the climax? That is in the hands of God. He cannot reveal the significance of Bhima's marriage with Hidimbi, or for that matter, other similar incidents that she might consider as sufferings