Mahabharata, by Epified on YouTube
- Duryodhan tried to disrobe Draupadi, which shocked and
horrified the onlookers who covered their eyes as he started to pull on her
garment. But because she chanted for Krishna’s help, the garment just kept
coming and the fabric compiled into a stack that could make a hundred saris.
Bhishm vowed to kill Duryodhan and avenge the humiliation that his wife
suffered, and he smirked and laughed at this statement and ordered Draupadi to
sit on his lap—a sight that angered the Pandava’s and made the swear that they
would kill the Kauravas. Arjun pledged to kill Karn and Sahdev, Shakuni.
Dhristhirastra tried to assuage the disagreement by asking Draupadi that he
would grant her three wishes. She only wanted two things: Yudhisthir’s freedom
and the Pandavas freedom and their kingdom.
- After the Pandava’s are released and return to Indraprasth with revenge on their minds, meanwhile at Hastinapur the Karuravas were plotting a second scheme through another game of gambling. The Pandavas were aware of the consequences should they lose this game of dice—twelve years of exile, plus one in hiding, yet the agreed yet again and lost as expected. They surrendered their kingdom in Indraprasth and headed for the forest, knowing that retaliation was 13 years away. Some Hastinapur’s tried to convince them to stay, while others said they’d rather suffer alongside them than remain under the rule of Duryodhan. Yudhisthir, knowing he wouldn’t be able to look after their welfare, sent them back to look after Kunti. Krishna visited the Pandavas and urged them to fight back to win back what belonged to them but was met with disagreement and was told that “anger and revenge did not fit his divine nature.” He was then talked down by Yudhisthir, who he pledged to support when the time came. Early on in their exile, they were faced with a rakshas (demon) named Kimira, whose brother Bakasur was killed by Bhim only months before. In the battle, the brothers combined their strengths to overcome the demon and decided that together this event showed that together they could defeat any opponent no matter how powerful. This lent them the confidence that the Kauravas would be no match against their powers. This thought was a glimmer of hope for them.
- While in the forest, they were not used to living like ascetics after always living on amble means, and sharing sparse resources led to some tension sometimes. They always accepted sages and saints who came to their hut. Once, the sage Ved Vyasa visited and told them about the virtues warriors should have and told Arjun would have to have access to the celestial weapons of Indra and Shiva. Arjun performed austerities in the Himalayan Mountains, where he was attacked by a wild boar. He brought him down with arrows, while another hunter did the same. This hunter was Shiva in human form. Arjun shattered the hunter’s crown while in a physical altercation. He was gifted the Pasupata weapon afterward. Before he left, he told him to pray to his father, Indra, for his respect. At his obedience, other Gods visited him, including Varuna, Yamraj, and Kuber. Varuna gifted him his noose (sieze demons and enemies in the past), Yamraj his mace, and then the Antardhan Astra (puts the enemy to sleep.) He was struck with wonder and gifted them sweets and flowers. From the clouds, a majestic chariot carried by a thousand horses came from the sky. The charioteer invited him to heaven, and said his father invited him to Indralok. On his way, he saw a streak of light, stars, celestial beings, rishis and apsaras in the clouds. At Indralok, he saw Indra’s elephant Airavat at the entrance. Here he was trained to use the thunder bolt and of his other weapons. After a bout of homesickness, Arjun decided to go back to his brothers.
- Arjun is cursed by Urvashi for rejecting her proposal for marriage, and his brothers travel to try to gain the grace of the Gods while he is still in Indralok. They reached a valley in the Himalyas, which while there they encountered a strong wind which carried fragrant flower petals. Draupadi was enchanted by the unearthy smells of the flowers, and she demanded he bring her more. He traced the path following the scent, making himself lost in the forest where he found a conch shell which he blew. He was met with a massive monkey who claimed he was Vayu and Kunti’s child. He found that this monkey was more powerful than him as he couldn’t even lift his tail, so he begged his forgiveness for his behavior and the monkey revealed his true form and told him he was Hanuman. At this point he granted him a boon which would aid him in his and his brothers fight with the Kaurava before they went separate ways.
- After the Pandava’s are released and return to Indraprasth with revenge on their minds, meanwhile at Hastinapur the Karuravas were plotting a second scheme through another game of gambling. The Pandavas were aware of the consequences should they lose this game of dice—twelve years of exile, plus one in hiding, yet the agreed yet again and lost as expected. They surrendered their kingdom in Indraprasth and headed for the forest, knowing that retaliation was 13 years away. Some Hastinapur’s tried to convince them to stay, while others said they’d rather suffer alongside them than remain under the rule of Duryodhan. Yudhisthir, knowing he wouldn’t be able to look after their welfare, sent them back to look after Kunti. Krishna visited the Pandavas and urged them to fight back to win back what belonged to them but was met with disagreement and was told that “anger and revenge did not fit his divine nature.” He was then talked down by Yudhisthir, who he pledged to support when the time came. Early on in their exile, they were faced with a rakshas (demon) named Kimira, whose brother Bakasur was killed by Bhim only months before. In the battle, the brothers combined their strengths to overcome the demon and decided that together this event showed that together they could defeat any opponent no matter how powerful. This lent them the confidence that the Kauravas would be no match against their powers. This thought was a glimmer of hope for them.
- While in the forest, they were not used to living like ascetics after always living on amble means, and sharing sparse resources led to some tension sometimes. They always accepted sages and saints who came to their hut. Once, the sage Ved Vyasa visited and told them about the virtues warriors should have and told Arjun would have to have access to the celestial weapons of Indra and Shiva. Arjun performed austerities in the Himalayan Mountains, where he was attacked by a wild boar. He brought him down with arrows, while another hunter did the same. This hunter was Shiva in human form. Arjun shattered the hunter’s crown while in a physical altercation. He was gifted the Pasupata weapon afterward. Before he left, he told him to pray to his father, Indra, for his respect. At his obedience, other Gods visited him, including Varuna, Yamraj, and Kuber. Varuna gifted him his noose (sieze demons and enemies in the past), Yamraj his mace, and then the Antardhan Astra (puts the enemy to sleep.) He was struck with wonder and gifted them sweets and flowers. From the clouds, a majestic chariot carried by a thousand horses came from the sky. The charioteer invited him to heaven, and said his father invited him to Indralok. On his way, he saw a streak of light, stars, celestial beings, rishis and apsaras in the clouds. At Indralok, he saw Indra’s elephant Airavat at the entrance. Here he was trained to use the thunder bolt and of his other weapons. After a bout of homesickness, Arjun decided to go back to his brothers.
- Arjun is cursed by Urvashi for rejecting her proposal for marriage, and his brothers travel to try to gain the grace of the Gods while he is still in Indralok. They reached a valley in the Himalyas, which while there they encountered a strong wind which carried fragrant flower petals. Draupadi was enchanted by the unearthy smells of the flowers, and she demanded he bring her more. He traced the path following the scent, making himself lost in the forest where he found a conch shell which he blew. He was met with a massive monkey who claimed he was Vayu and Kunti’s child. He found that this monkey was more powerful than him as he couldn’t even lift his tail, so he begged his forgiveness for his behavior and the monkey revealed his true form and told him he was Hanuman. At this point he granted him a boon which would aid him in his and his brothers fight with the Kaurava before they went separate ways.
Bibliography:
Author: Epified
Title: Epified: Mahabharata, Part F (Playlist)
Source: YouTube
Author: Epified
Title: Epified: Mahabharata, Part F (Playlist)
Source: YouTube
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