Mahabharata Episode 31: Arjuna Returns and Nahusha’s Curse

The Stories of Mahabharata

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

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🗓️ 20 December 2015

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Arjuna Fights the Demons

Arjuna returns from Indra's palace in the heavens back to his brothers and his wife Draupadi in the Gandhamadan mountains. He tells them the stories of his conquests against the Nibata Kabacha demons and the demonesses Paulam and Kalaka's army. Next we hear the fascinating story of how the mighty prince Bheema was about to be devoured by King Nahusha in the form of a giant snake. Nahusha asks Yudhistira, who is a true Brahmin? Only the right answer from Yudhistira would save Bheema's life.

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0:00.0	The stories of Mahabharata retold by Shudipha Bomik. Bami. Welcome to your friends to another episode of the stories.
0:20.0	Welcome dear friends to another episode of The Stories of Mahabharata.
0:27.2	In the last episode we heard the story of Bhima's quest for the divine lotus and his encounter with his immortal brother, the great
0:38.2	Lord Hanuman. The One day the Pandavas saw the sky light up above them as a huge and gorgeous airship appeared from behind the clouds.
1:05.0	With the thunderous roar, the airship glided through the air and slowly landed in the yard in front of them.
1:15.0	Matale, the driver of the celestial chariot opened the door.
1:20.0	And the Pandavas saw their brother, Arjuna sitting inside, wearing golden armor, glittering jewels and fine clothes.
1:30.0	Arjuna jumped out of the chariot and ran to his brothers.
1:34.0	He bowed down in front of Daumya, Yudish-Tira and Bhiema, and paid his respects.
1:40.8	He hugged Nakula and Sahadeva in a warm embrace.
1:45.0	Matali helped Arjuna unload the divine weapons he had acquired from Indra
1:51.0	and the precious gifts he brought from the heavens.
1:55.0	Arjuna took the gifts he brought for Draupodi and went inside to meet her.
2:01.0	When Draupodi saw him, she was ecstatic with joy. She embraced
2:06.8	Arjuna and said, Thank the gods, you are back. I was so worried for you. The heavens are not for the mortals and I always felt scared
2:17.2	if something bad had happened to you. Arjuna smiled and said, you have no faith in me?
2:25.0	Nobody could ever stop me from coming back to you.
2:29.4	He gave her the gifts he brought from the heavens and said these are the jewelry and costumes that
2:36.1	the Apsaras and goddesses wear now you will wear them.
2:41.2	Draopadi was happy like a child.
2:50.0	The next morning Lord Indra visited the Pandavas in his flying chariot.
2:56.4	He called Yudish Thira and said,
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