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The Stories of Mahabharata

Mahabharata Episode 69: Karna, the new Kaurava Commander-in-chief

The Stories of Mahabharata

Mahabharata Audio Productions, LLC

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

4.8914 Ratings

🗓️ 11 July 2023

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Duryodhan appoints Karna as the new commander in chief of the Kaurava army. Karna vows to destroy the Pandavas. Yudhistir defeats Duryodhan in a one-on-one combat, but spares his life for Bheem to keep his promise.


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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 Mohabharata retold by Shudipta Bomik. Welcome to your friends another episode of The Stories of Mahabharata. In the last

0:59.3

episode we heard how the Pandavas managed to kill drone using a white lie from Yudishtir. Oh, When the 15th day of the war concluded with the sun setting in the Western horizon.

1:33.4

Duryodun returned to his chamber and called for an urgent meeting with his generals.

1:39.3

With the fall of drone he knew he must now select a new commander-in-chief and this time he was determined not to pick

1:47.7

anyone who sympathized with the Pandavas.

1:51.0

Although Bhishma and Drone were the best warriors of the Kaurava side, they were old and always

1:56.8

had special feelings for the five brothers. This was their greatest weakness, and that is what caused their fall.

2:06.2

They willingly give away their lives to make sure the Pandavas win the war.

2:11.8

Today, Duryodhan was determined not to lose his temper and not to pick someone just because

2:18.6

of his age and experience.

2:22.0

He should select someone who is not only a gallant warrior, but also hates the

2:28.0

Pandavas from the core of his heart. One by one, the generals assembled in Duryodan's tent.

2:37.0

Duryodan looked at them and in a calm voice said,

2:42.0

My dear friends we all know what kind of a dire situation we are in but

2:49.7

it is still not too late with With your help, we can and we will defeat the Pandavas.

2:57.0

I'd request you all to speak your mind and together let's figure out a plan to win this war.

3:06.0

Aswathama stood up and said,

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