Mahabharata Episode 24: Arjuna and Urvasi

The Stories of Mahabharata

Mahabharata Audio Productions, LLC

Hinduism, Arts, Drama, Audio-drama, History, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction, Performing Arts, India, Mythology, Storytelling

4.8 • 914 Ratings

🗓️ 6 August 2015

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Urvashi curses Arjuna

Arjuna visits the heavens to acquire more weapons from his father Indra. Apart from acquiring the skills in using the divine weapons, Arjuna also begins taking lessons in music and dance from the Gandharva Guru Chitrasena. There he meets the beautiful Apsara, Urvasi and Arjuna's resolve gets tested once again.

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0:00.0	The stories of Mohabharata.
0:25.8	In the last episode, we heard about Arjuna's journey to acquire weapons from the gods.
0:32.0	We also heard how Arjuna pleased Lord Shiva and received the deadly
0:37.3	Pasupat weapon as a gift. Thank you. Adjuna sat under a banyan tree and waited for the chariot to arrive. He was curious of the heavens. He knew that a mortal being
1:06.8	could go to the heavens only after his death. How could he visit the abode of the gods in flesh and blood. But Indra wouldn't lie to him.
1:18.0	Moments later, the skies lit up with a crimson yellow glow with a deep sonorous sound the divine
1:25.9	chariot of Indra came down piercing the clouds and landed in front of
1:30.4	Fortuna.
1:31.4	Erjuna was awestruck by the beauty and complexity of this huge craft.
1:37.5	The vehicle was powered by the strength of a thousand horses, machines built with gears, chains and wheels ran on different parts of this
1:46.8	fantastic craft and made a peculiar sound. The deck was loaded with various weapons ranging from swords, bows, arrows, spears, missiles and many others.
2:00.0	The charioteer, Mate, opened the door and said,
2:04.3	Arjuna, I'm here to take you to the heavens.
2:08.4	Please, mount the chariot.
2:11.2	Your father, Indra, and the other gods are waiting to meet you.
2:16.3	Urjuna bowed to him and said,
2:18.8	I am honored to have this opportunity to ride this divine chariot. Let the divine horses that power this craft
2:26.1	calm down a little while I finish my prayers.
2:31.0	Arjuna came back to the banyan tree and worshipped his ancestors and asked for their blessings
2:38.3	before embarking on his journey.
2:41.3	Then he stepped into the chariot and Matherly closed the doors.
2:47.0	With a deep growl, the craft powered up and lifted off the ground.
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