All the four Pandavas were awaiting Arjuna’s return. Meanwhile, Krishna and Balarama reached the forest to discuss the safe return of the Pandavas or the issue of war regarding revenge for humiliation to them. Bhima desired immediate action against the Kauravas.Many of the allies of Krishna and Balarama were willing to go into battle on […]
During the exile Bhima was vain of his muscular power. He opined that none was superior to him in strength. One day, the wind dropped a fragrant flower near Draupadi, who wanted more of such flowers. Bhima set off to find more flowers for her. On the way, a huge monkey lay across the path,
All the five Pandavas reached Kamyaka forest. They built a hut and began to live there. Bhima and Draupadi tried to persuade Yudhishthira to attack the Kauravas and take revenge. Yudhishthira said they should first fulfil the condition of the game and complete their exile. In the meanwhile, Krishna and sage Vyasa arrived at Kamyaka
Sage Dhaumya, who was priest to the Pandavas, accompanied them in their exile. They built a hut and lived there. Yudhishthira was worried because he was not able to feed a large number of saints and sages who had come into the forest to meet them. He sought sage Dhaumya’s advice in this regard.Sage Dhaumya
The Kauravas were in turmoil after the departure of the Pandavas. They cursed their lot for losing a golden opportunity. On being instigated by Shakuni, Karna and Dushasana, Duryodhana went over to his father and insisted that he should recall Yudhishthira for another game. Dhritrashtra had to yield to his son’s wish.A messenger was sent
Draupadi’s hair got dishevelled as a result. Seeing her miserable condition she yelled, “O Mean! Don’t you feel ashamed of pulling me like this? Damn it! Shame an you and your Bharata dynasty!” Draupadi addressed the assembly thus, “O Council! What right did Yudhishthira have to stake me when he lost himself?” Vikarna, the younger
Duryodhana reached his father Dhritrashtra and told him about the miraculous palace of the Pandavas and the cutting remarks of Draupadi. This infuriated Dhritrashtra. Taking advantage of the situation Duryodhana said, “O Father! I have made a plan with maternal uncle Shakuni to avenge the insult heaped on you and me. If we invite Yudhishthira
Shakuni was the youngest son of king Subala of Gandhar. He was dear to the king due to his prowess. Gandhari, the princess of Gandhar, was known for her beauty through the length and breadth of Aryavrata. So, Bhishma went over to Gandhar seeking Gandhari’s hand for Dhritrashtra. But his proposal was rejected. Bhishma threatened
The great Rajasuya sacrifice was organized. Sage Vyasa, Bhishma, Vidura, Kripacharya, Drona, Duryodhana, Karna, Shishupala, the king of Chedi, were all invited. In the presence of sage Vyasa sage Dhaumya, priest of the Pandavas, was solemnising the Yajna.The Pandavas decided to accord the highest honour to Krishna. Accordingly, Krishna was requested to be seated for
King Brihadratha of Magadha had two queens. But he was unhappy as he had no children. Once, sage Chandakaushika visited the king. The sage was learned. Thus the king met the sage and related to him his woe. The sage took pity on him.He gave a mango to the king who gave each of his
Indraprastha’s assembly hall was really beautiful. One day when Yudhishthira’s court assembled, sage Narada brought a message from the late King Pandu, asking Yudhishthira to perform the Rajasuya Yajna. This great sacrifice was performed when a king became supreme in a land where other smaller kingdoms accepted him as the overlord. In case of opposition
As advised by sage Narada, the Pandavas decided that each of them would spend a month with Draupadi. None of the other brothers would intrude during that period. If any of them did so, he would willingly go into exile for twelve years. Thus all the Pandavas observing this rule began to live peacefully.One day,
King Raivat married off his daughter Revati to Balarama having been influenced by the latter’s power and fame. Rukmini, daughter of King Bhismaka of Vidharbha, decided to accept Krishna as her husband. But crown-prince Rukmi fixed her marriage with King Shishupal of Chedi. Thereupon Rukmini sent word to Krishna that she had accepted him as
The news of the Pandavas and their marriage to Draupadi reached Hastinapur. On the request of Bhishma all the Pandavas were brought respectfully to Hastinapur. After some time it was decided in the assembly that the Pandavas be given away half the kingdom. Dhritrashtra and his sons gave away Khandavprastha forest as half the kingdom
Kunti and the Pandavas in their disguise reached Panchala and stayed with a potter. After much deliberation King Drupada of Panchal organised swayamvara for his daughter Draupadi. In a beautifully decorated marriage hall, a huge bow was kept. Each of the suitors had to string it and shoot an arrow at the fish’s eye above,