Mahabharata Episode 46: The Preparation

The Stories of Mahabharata

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🗓️ 21 April 2017

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

Duryodhan and Arjun seeks Krishna's support

After Abhimanyu and Uttara's wedding, the Pandavas get busy planning to claim back their Kingdom. They knew, Duryodhan wouldn't give back their due without a fight. They begin to seek alliances of powerful kings. To fight the Kauravas they need a large and strong army. Duryodhan doesn't sit idle either. He doubles his efforts to reinforce his military might. Both the parties prepare to fight the ultimate battle which now seems inevitable.

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0:00.0	Imagine sweeping through green fields, floating five feet above ground, sun on your face as you
0:08.3	slide by on track to your
0:15.0	there,
0:20.0	the care in the world as you simply lean back. And before you know it, you're there.
0:21.0	This is how travels should feel and on our trains it does.
0:25.0	Avanti West Coast feel good travel. The stories of Mahabharata retold by Shudipha Bomik.
0:44.0	Welcome to your friends to another episode of The Stories of Mahabharata.
0:57.0	In the last episode we heard how the Pandavas emerged from their hiding and reveal their identities to King Virat and the world. Oh, The day after Uttarah and Abhmanu's wedding, the Pandavas, along with their friends and relatives
1:38.7	assembled in the palace of King Virat. Krishna Bal Balaram, Saty, Druupad, Radjumna, and many other stalwarts adorn the court.
1:50.0	The servants and courtisans served in fresh fruit and rings. The musicians played festive music.
1:57.1	They all looked happy and content after the long festivities.
2:02.4	But the Panders knew this peace and joy won't last long. They have to make plans and
2:10.5	prepare to get back their kingdom from Durio-Dhan.
2:15.0	While the others had a great time,
2:18.0	Yudishir looked at Krishna.
2:22.0	Krishna noticed the anxiety in Yiddishti's eyes. He stood up and raised his hand and the
2:30.2	music stopped. The guests stopped talking and turned their attention to Krishna.
2:38.5	Krishna said,
2:40.3	Dear friends, after 12 long years in exile, followed by one year in hiding, the Pandavas have completed their end of the bargain.
2:52.0	Duryodin defeated Yiddishir in a rigged game of ties.
2:56.0	Still, Yiddishir and his brothers accepted their loss and did whatever they had agreed to do. Now it is Duryodun's turn to return Pandavas their
3:08.8	kingdom. But knowing Duryodan, it is unlikely that he'd do the right thing.
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