Sun TV Mahabharatham

Scene 1 [Continued from previous episode where Vidura and Shakuni have an intense argument]. Bhishma explains it would be morally wrong not to give Pandavas the right to rule. Dhritarashtra thanks Bhishma for guiding him in discharging his duties. Then he orders Vidura to take precious gems, gold and diamond jewellery and other expensive gifts to Panchala and escort Pandavas to Hastinapura. Balarama has decided to give his sister Subhadra in marriage to Duryodhana. Subhadra, who loves Arjuna, is anxious and expresses her concern to Krishna. Krishna teases her playfully. Just then Balarama joins them. Balarama justifies his selection of Duryodhana saying that Arjuna has married Draupadi first, and hence Draupadi's son would become the king in the future. After Balarama leaves, Krishna assures Subhadra that it would be Krishna who would fix the alliance and that he would take care of her.

Scene 1 Vidura and Bhishma are ready to go to the assembly convened by Vidura to read publicly the message sent by King Drupada. Just then a messenger comes with the news of the arrival of Duryodhana and others. Vidura and Bhishma hurry to the assembly, worrying what they had wanted to avoid has come to pass. Scene 2 Duryodhana, Dushshasana and Shakuni arrive at the Hastinapur palace after Somadatta advises them not to go for war with Panchala. However, as they near the gate, once again Duryodhana is reluctant to enter the palace fearing criticism for having lost at the Draupadi Swayamwara . Shakuni explains that success and failure are part of a kshatriya's life and should be taken as teaching them a lesson, but the Kaurava brothers are not convinced. Then Shakuni tells them that people would talk of their failures as that constitutes an important event but if they could divert the court's attention with other matters, they could easily avert their attention from Kaurava

Kunti asks Bheema to be calm Kunti, her sons and Drupada are discussing the next steps to be taken. Bheema would like to fight with the Kauravas and drive them out of the city. Kunti explains to Bheema that his father Pandu was so attached to his elder brother that he did not hesitate to abdicate the kingdom in his favor; that being the case, how could they drive the Kauravas to the forest? She expresses the belief that Dhritarashtra would have no role in the conspiracy against them, and even if he had any role, Kunti would never permit Bheema to be disrespectful to his uncle.

Scene 1 [Continued from the previous episode]Dhritarashtra asks about the outcome of the contest at Panchala and Vidura replies that Kauravas have won and that Draupadi is now their daughter-in-law. Bhishma too confirms the news but is confused and wonders why Vidura is hiding the truth. Dhritarashtra is happy and asks Vidura to make all arrangements for a grand welcome for the royal couple. In private, Bhishma asks Vidura how long the news of Kauravas' defeat could be kept away from the King. Vidura says he told only the truth. He explains the word Kaurava is normally taken to be the sons of Dhritarashtra, but actually refers to the descendents of the Kuru vamsa or dynasty; so it refers to both Pandavas as well as Kauravas. Bhishma is still not very clear. Vidura tells Bhishma that it is Arjuna who has won in the contest, and since Arjuna belongs to the Kuru dynasty, he had mentioned that Kauravas have won the contest. Then Vidura tells Bhishma that all the Pandavas are safe a

Scene 1 Draupadi enters and re-emerges from Fire for marrying each of the Pandva Draupadi marries each of the prince after entering and re-emerging from the fire as a virgin, as per Vyasa's directive. Dushasana is in disguise and is watching them with disgust and anger. After the marriage, the Pandavas and Draupadi pay obeisance to Vyasa ad he blesses them for a long and prosperous life. He tells them that Sage Narada would meet and instruct them on how to live their married life. Till then, they would have to wait. The Pandavas then bow to Drupada and his wife and to Kunti. They express their happiness over the marriage. Kunti blesses them. She tells Draupadi that She should be like what Indrani was to Indra, as Swaha was to Agni, as Rohini to Chandra, as Damayanti to Nala, as Bhadra Devi to Kubera, as Arundati to Sage Vasishtha and as Mahalakshmi to Narayana. She should always offer food and shelter to children and to the old and the needy. She should take care of the king

Scene 1 Kaurava's camp in the forest. Shakuni sitting beside a blazing fire and lost in contemplation. Duryodhana asks him the reason for looking so tormented and disturbed. Shakuni : Are you aware that a disembodied voice said that Draupadi will bring about the downfall of the Kauravas? That is why I wanted to have a check over that by getting her married to you, but that that didn't happen. But destiny has destiny has played a different game. It now appears that all the enemies have formed a union. Durodhana : I don't understand what you are saying! Shakuni : Shikhandi was born to kill Bhishma, Drishtadyumna was born to slay Drona, and Panjali was born to wreak vengeance on the Kauravas. And all these are Drupada's children. And if the person who won at the contest at Draupadi's swayamvaram turn out not to be a Brahmin but... Duryodhana : Don't increase my frenzy with your words... Shakuni : It is not my intention to upset you with my words. My fear is

Scene 1 Karna is furious, reminiscing Draupadi's words humiliating his birth and his family. He is angry and sorrowful that his god-like parents should be insulted thus. He swears he will not rest till he bridles Draupadi's vanity and make her repent her mistake. Duryodhan promises his support to Karna. Karna says no matter how hard he tries, the tumult in his heart refuses to quieten. Duryodhana says Karna should have killed the Brahmin (Arjuna) at the marriage site itself. Karna says he has already been cursed by a Brahmin, and he didn't want to risk another. Duryodhana is surprised, and Karna recounts the story of how he got cursed by a Brahmin. Once Karna was returning from a hunting expedition when he saw two children playing on the street. Suddenly he noticed a snake about to bite the boy and he aims an arrow at the snake, but hits the boy by mistake. The boy's father, a Brahmana, doesn't believe Karna's explanation. He accuses Karna of mindless cruelt