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The Stories of Mahabharata

Mahabharata Episode 70: The Seventeenth Day of the War

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

🗓️ 2 October 2023

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

As per Karna's wish, Duryodhan appoints Shalya as his charioteer. Shalya accepts the offer with the intention to distract Karna from the Pandavas. Arjun and Krishna visit an injured Yudhistir in the Pandava camp. Yudhistir's caustic remarks enrage Arjun and drive him to do the unthinkable.


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0:00.0

The stories of Mohabharata retold by Shudipha Bhamic.

0:27.4

Welcome dear friends to another episode of the Stories of Mahabharata. In the last episode we heard about the 16th day of the war when Karnah defeated Nakul but let him go to keep his promise to Kunti.

0:36.0

On the other side, Yudish till let go off with Duryodhan for Bhiem to keep his promise. At dawn, when the two sides were busy preparing for the 17th day's battle,

1:10.0

Karna stepped into Driodan's step.

1:13.0

Durriodan was putting on his armor with the help of some of its attendance.

1:18.0

Karna said,

1:20.0

Durriodan, may I have a word with you?

1:23.7

Duryodan asked his attendance and guards to leave and then said,

1:27.8

Yes, Karna, tell me, how can I help?

1:31.5

Karna looked right into Duryatatan's eyes and said,

1:35.0

My friend, I promise you, today either I will kill Arjun or he will kill me. Since the beginning of the war, Arjun and I hardly met on the battlefield.

1:47.6

Both of us were busy fighting other warriors. Today I will attack him right from the beginning and won't stop till one of us falls.

1:58.0

I am a superior warrior than Urjun, my Vijaya Bo which was gifted to me by my Guru Parashiram is superior to Urjun's Gandhiv.

2:07.9

With Vigia in my hand, Urjun won't be able to harm a single air on my body.

2:15.0

However, an impatient to the last,

2:20.0

I think it would only be fair to mention the areas where Arjun is better equipped than I am, said Carna.

2:29.2

Arjun has in his possession his never-ending covers and his indestructible chariot from agony. To top it all, he has Vassudev

2:40.1

Krishna as his charioteer who not only drives him around but also advises him when needed.

2:46.1

It is because of Krishna that Arjun remains undefeated.

2:52.0

I can provide you the best chariote. remains undefeated.

2:56.0

I can provide you the best chariot we have as good as Arjuns and I will have you followed by multiple chariots

3:00.0

who provide you with an endless supply of weapons.

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