MAHABHARAT

What Homers ILIAD is to Greek civilization and the great classics of yore are to different nations of the world, the MAHABHARAT is to India. Written by Brahmrishi Ved Vyasa, the ancient philosopher thinker who was known to be the fountain of all human knowledge, it has been translated into many languages and even presented in ballet form in far off western and oriental countries. But the MAHABHARAT is not an abstruse philosophical or religious tract. It encompasses all shades of human nature from the utterly base to the completely divine; its high point is Lord Sri Krishnas message to humanity, the Song Celestial the divine BHAGVAT GITA, acknowledged to be the quintessence of all knowledge embodied in the Hindu ethos. B. R. Chopra's MAHABHARAT is one of India's most successful TV series in history and has been repeatedly telecast on TV networks worldwide to phenomenal response. The TV show has left an indelible impression in the hearts and minds of viewers worldwide with its timeless values and teachings. This classic tale of the victory of good over evil is available exclusively on the Internet at Rajshri.com Producer & Director : Music Director : Lyrics : Dialogue : Episode 01 B. R. Chopra & Ravi Chopra Raj Kamal Pandit Narendra Sharma & Bhring Tupkari Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza

King Bharat sows the seed of democratic thinking by appointing a commoner as his successor. Many generations later, King Shantanu risks the tradition when he marries Ganga and promising never to question her for anything she does.

Episode 02

Bound by his promise, Shantanu does not question Ganga as she sacrifices seven sons. When he protests at the birth of their eighth son, Ganga leaves him. Years later, the son is returned, trained and educated, as Prince Devarata.

Episode 03

Devarata is crowned as Yuvraj, heir apparent. But, to enable the marriage of his father to a village girl, Devarata renounces his rights to the throne and also vows never to marry. Gods shower blessings and Devarata is renamed as Bhishma.

Episode 04

Bhishma (Devarata) defends his sacrifice and carries out his duties to look after all the affairs of the State. King Shantanu dies in grief and guilt towards Bhishma.

Episode 05

Shantanus son Vichitravirya ascends the throne. Bhishma arranges the marriage of Ambika and Ambalika, the daughters of a neighboring king, to King Vichitravirya. However, Vichitravirya dies young and without any offspring.

Episode 06

Threatened with extinction, Queen mother Satyavati, calls on Ambalika and Ambika to marry Vyasa. Ambalika gives birth to Dhritarashtra who is born blind. Ambika gives birth to Pandu who is born anemic and weak. Bhishma is forced to look after this generation too.

Episode 07

Dhritarashtra and Pandu are married to Gandhari and Kunti. Dhritarastra was blind, Gandhari binds up her eyes with a piece of silk, refusing to see the world. Kunti was the daughter of the King of Yadavas and thus the sister of Vasudeva, father of Lord Krishna.

Episode 08

Pandu establishes the supremacy of the Kuru House. During his campaigns he takes another wife, Madri. After the campaigns, Pandu goes to the forest for relaxation with his two queens Kunti and Madri.

Episode 09

While hunting, Pandu accidentally kills a Sage. To do penance Pandu decides to spend his life in exile and entrusts his kingdom to Dhritarashtra. In time, five children Yudhisthira, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadeva are born to Kunti and Madri. Dhritarastra had a hundred sons from Gandhari, the eldest being Duryodhana.

Episode 10

In Mathura, King Kans dethrones his father and takes over the Kingdom. He arranges his sister Devkis marriage with his influential friend Vasudev. But when a Sage predicts that her eight sons will be responsible for Kanss death, he imprisons Devki and Vasudev.

Episode 11

Kans personally kills Devkis first six children born in the prison. Devkis seventh Pregnancy is taken over by Vasudevs second wife who gives birth to Balram. And when the eighth child (Krishna) is born, miraculously the prison doors open and Vasudev is able to smuggle out the child and leave him in Gokul with his friend Nand.br>

Episode 12

Unusual celebrations in Gokul make Kans suspicious that Devkis eighth child must be there. Pootna is sent there as a toy seller to kill all the children born in Gokul. When she tries to kill Krishna, she herself is killed. Meanwhile all the people of Gokul, including Krishnas foster parents, shift to Nandgaon.

Episode 13

Childhood of Shri Krishna, the Supreme Being, and Narayan. While Yashoda happily reared Shri Krishna in Nandgaon his real mother Devki, and his father Vasudev spent days inside the prison in Mathura. Krishna regaled the entire Nandgaon with his divine sports.

Episode 14

Krishnas divine sports make him the darling of his friends. To everyones amazement he kills Kalia the Serpent King who lives in the river Yamuna, while retrieving the ball of his friend Sridham from the bottom of the river.

Episode 15

Krishna grows up to a 11 year-old-boy. Now he has given up stealing butter; instead he steals the hearts of the young Gopis. Radha is one such Gopini who has lost her heart to him. Two songs illustrate this beautiful relationship. Also, Krishna encourages the habitants of Nandgaon to stop sending butter, as a levy to Kans, the ruler of Mathura. Kans feels slighted that someone has defied him.

Episode 16

Kans tries to subdue Krishna. He commands two demonds to destroy Nandgaon. However Krishna and Balram, annihilate the evil demons. The episode also covers two major portions of divine sports one, saving of Nandgaon by lifting the Goverdhan Mountain and the other Maharaas in which Shri Krishna creates the illusion among the dancing Gopis, each one of whom thinks that he is dancing with her and her alone. Meanwhile, Kans tricks Vasudevs friend Akrur into inviting Krishna to Mathura with the intention of killing him.

Episode 17

Krishnas departs from Nandgaon for Mathura. The residents of Mathura have heard of his divine sports and they pay obeisance to him as an Avatar (Incarnation of God). Eventually, Krishna faces his uncle, Kans. The cruel ruler planned to slay Krishna but he meets his own death at the hands of Shri Krishna. Before killing him, Krishna reveals to him his Varaat Roop (Deity Incarnate in its full form).

Episode 18

Krishna releases King Ugrasen and his parents Devki and Vasudev who had been imprisoned by Kans. People of Mathura rejoice and celebrate the coronation of King Ugrasen. Krishna goes to Sandeepani Gurukul for his education. In Nandgaon Yashoda is upset to learn that Shri Krishna had stayed back in Mathura and probably would never return. The Pandava children, Yudhisthir, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev grow up and receive their education in the forest. Pandu dies in the forest and Kunti returns to Hastinapur with her children.

Episode 19

Vyas takes Satyavati, Ambika and Ambalika to Tapovan (forest). Before leaving, Satyavati tells Dhritarashtra to look after the Pandava Children. The Kaurav and the Pandava children grow up together. They are educated under Kripacharya. Shakuni instigates Duryodhan against the Pandavas and a rivalry develops between the Kauravas and the Pandavas.

Episode 20

Adirath is released from his duties as the blind-King Dhritarashtras assistant. Sanjay takes over from Adirath as Dhritarashtras assistant. Rivalry between Duryodhan and Bheem develops. Duryodhan plots to poison Bheem. After poisoning Bheem he throws him into the river Ganga. Bheem survives the attempt and is returned safely to Kunti and his brothers.

Episode 21

Kunti forbids Bheem from saying anything about Duryodhan's attempt to kill him. Vidur suspects something is behind Bheem's silence. He goes to see Bheeshma to discuss his concerns. Bheeshna is worried about the development, but is helpless as he vowed to protect the throne of Hastinapur and he cannot take sides. Duryodhan and Shakuni continue to plot against Bheem. Dhritarashtra is concerned about the development in Hastinapur but Gandhari is a sobering influence on him. Meanwhile, in Mathura at the Sandeepani Gurukul, Shri Krishna and Sudama become close friends. Also in this episode Dronacharya (Drona) is introduced as one of the teachers of the Kuru Princes.

Episode 22

Dronacharya (Drona) trains the Kuru Princes in the art of archery and other military skills. Arjun receives praise by his teachers. Duryodhan is often advised to control his arrogance. Shakuni rebukes his sister Gandhari for not seeing through all the plots of the Pandavas.

Episode 23

Dronacharya (Drona) trains the Kuru Princes in the art of Gada Yudh (Mace fighting). Bheem and Duryodhan specialize in it and exhibit their skills. Drona is especially delighted by Arjuns prowess and he loves him even more than his own son, Ashwathama. Drona informs Bheeshma that the education of Kuru Princes is complete. They agree to hold a tournament to test the war skills of the Princes.

Episode 24

A special stadium that was built to exhibit the feats of the Kuru princes is full of spectators. Members of the Royal Household are invited. The princes perform amazing feats with their weapons. A mace fight between Duryodhan and Bheem follows and the fight becomes too intense. Arjun displays many feats of archery and every one is convinced that there is no one equal to him. Just then the people are startled by a voice coming from the gateway. It is Karna, Kuntis son from the Sun God. Karna challenges Arjun for a single combat. Kripacharya declares that Arjun can only fight against other royalty. Karna bows his head in silence. While Duryodhan springs up and says, we crown him the King of Anga, which is now without a master, they can fight after that. Karnas coronation takes place and Duryodhan wins a life long friend in Karna. Arjun and Karna are prevented from competing as the sun sets and the tournament that had begun so dramatically ends in an equally dramatic manner.

Episode 25

The education of the Kuru princes is over. Dhona continues to advise the Kourava and the Pandava Princes. The Pandavas do well and this makes Dhritarashtra unhappy. Shri Krishna and Balram finish their education at Sandeepani Gurukul and plan to return to Mathura. Pursuram arrives at the Gurukul and gives Shri Krishna his Sudarshan Chakra. He asks Shri Krishna to lay the foundation of a New Yuga (New Era).

Episode 26

After finishing his education at Sandeepani Gurukul Shri Krishna returns to Matura. Krishna advises Ugrasen, the king of Matura, to shift his capital from Mathura to Dwarika. The heir Apparent to the throne of Hastinapur is to be chosen and Duryodhan is staking his claim while Drona, Vidur and the people of Hastinapur favor Yudhisthir. Bheeshma remains silent as he is bound by his vow to serve the throne which is with Dhritarashtra.

Episode 27

The court meets to name the Heir Apparent to the throne of Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra is compelled to appoint Yudhishthir and because of his superior intellect. Jarasandh, the King of Magadha, arrives in Vidarbha to meet King Bheeshmak. Jarasandh asks Bheeshmak to invite Shishupal, the Chedi King, to marry his daughter Rukhmani and make Shishupal his ally. Rukhmani however has lost her heart to Shri Krishna so she writes him a letter to take her away.

Episode 28

Shri Krishna has received a letter from rukhmani asking him to take her away from Vidarbha before she is married to Shishupal. Krishna decides to go to Vidarbha and defeats the forces of Bheeshmal and Shishupal and takes Rukhmani away. In Hastinapur, Dhirtarashtra is worried about his throne. Yudhisthir has been made Heir Apparent (Yuvraj) and due to his popularity the people want him to become their King as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Duryodhan as Shakuni plot against Yudhisthir. They would like him to die before he becomes a King. Shakuni invents a plan to send Yudhisthir and his brothers to Varnavat where they would be burnt alive in a house of wax.

Episode 29

Duryodhan asks Dhritarashtra to send the Pandava brothers to Varnavat to attend a festival. He threatens to commit suicide if the Pandava brothers are not sent to Varnavat. Dhritarashtra is worried about the growing conflict between Yudhishthir and Duryodhan. He consults Vidur and is advised to send Yudhishthir and Duryodhan to Varnavat to represent Hastinapur in the festival.

Episode 30

Kunti takes Yudhishthir to Gandhari to seek her blessings before leaving for Varnavat. Gandhari is happier to learn that Yudhishthir will stay in the beautiful palace built by her son Duryodhan. She is unaware that the palace is meant to kill Yudhishthir. The Pandava brothers are suspicious of Duryodhans eagerness to send Yudhishthir to Varnavat; so they accompany him to Varnavat. Kunti also decides to go with them. Vidur learns that Duryodhans spies had been collecting wax, oil and other flammable materials in the recent past. Vidur warns Yudhishthir in words that are intelligible only to him. Yudhishthir understands Duryodhans hideous plan and the means to escape.

Episode 31

Only three days are left for the house of wax to go up in flames and for kunti and her sons to burn to death. Vidur informs the Pandavas of the evil plan and sends them a miner who helps them dig a tunnel to escape. The charred corpses of a woman and her five sons mistakenly give credence to the news that the Pandavas were burnt alive. The Kauravas shed false tears for the dead Pandavas.

Episode 32

After escaping from the tragedy, the Pandavas arrived in a forest and rest. Bheem and Arjun want to confront the Kauravas, but Kunti & Yudhishthir decide against it. Bheeshma goes to the river Ganga to perform the last rites of the Pandavas. Vidur then informs him that the Pandavas are alive and to keep the secret to himself.

Episode 33

The Pandavas stay in the city of Ekchakra in the guise of Brahmins. Kunti and Bheem learn of a cruel and terribly strong rakshasa named Bakasur who was harassing the people. Bheem sets out to eliminate this rakshasa. A great fight ensues and Bheem kills him. Not wanting to be recognized by the citizens of Ekchakra, the Pandavas leave the Brahmins house unnoticed and proceed on their journey, waiting for better days to come.

Episode 34

The Pandavas journey through the forest and learn about Draupadi the daughter of King Drupad. At Draupadis royal wedding ceremony many warrior princes were invited to attend. The candidate for the hand of the princes was required to string a mighty steel bow and shoot a steel arrow. Many noted princes rise and try in vain to string the bow. Then a youth arises from among the group of Brahmins and advances towards the bow. It is Arjun in the guise of a Brahmin. Only Shri Krishna recognizes him. Arjun easily lifts the bow and strings it.

Episode 35

Without pause or hesitation Arjun shoots his arrow into the target. He wins Drapadis hand in Marriage. The Princes are loud with anger. How can a Brahmin marry a princess? they demanded. A fight seems imminent. Shri Krishna seeks to appease the Princes and Arjun and Bheem protect Draupadi. At long last they take Draupadi to their temporary abode. Kunti unknowingly asks the five Pandava brothers to share their bride prize. Also, Shri Krishna meets his aunt Kunti and his cousin. Meanwhile Dhrishtadyumna, who had followed them, reports back and reveals the true identities of the Pandava brothers.

Episode 36

Duryodhan and Shakuni are furious when they learn that the Pandava brothers are alive and that King Dhritrashtra has sent Vidur to call them back to Hastinapur. Karna, as usual, is ready to fight them, but Shakuni realizes that with King Drupad and Krishna on the side of the Pandavas it would be difficult to defeat them. Dhritrashtra consoles Duryodhan and assures him that his rights as heir apparent to the throne of Hastinapur will be fully protected. In Kampilya, King Drupad and Shri Krishna advise Yidhishthir to fight for his right to the throne of Hastinapur. Just then Vidur arrives and tells the Pandava brothers that they have been invited back to Hastinapur along with their bride.

Episode 37

The Pandavas and Draupati return to Hastinapur. Dhritrashtra conceals his disappointment and orders everyone to welcome them. Determined to establish peace between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, Bheeshma suggests giving half the kingdom to Yudhishthir. Dhritrashtra agrees to his suggestion. Krishna and Balram, also give their consent and it is decided that Yudhishthirs coronation as King of Khandavprastha be held in Hastinapur.

Episode 38

The decision to partition the Kingdom of Hastinapur between the Kauravas and the Pandavas is not liked by the Pandavas, but Krishna consoles them and tells them that Khandavprastha is their Karmabhoomi (field of action) Gandhari feels that a partition of a country can never be a solution to the rivalry. Bheeshma feels that there are no other options.

Episode 39

Yudhishthir is coronated with great celebration. Dhritrashtra bids Yudhishthir farewell with these words, My brother Pandu made this Kingdom prosperous. May you prove a worthy heir to his renown! May you conquer the entire world! May you perform the Rajsuya Yagna and may you live long and rule as a just King as your forefathers did before you! Yudhishthir knew that the land was a barren wasteland, but he agreed to accept this injustice because he wanted peace. The Pandavas reach Khandavprastha, and with the help of Krishna and Balram, they renovated the ruined city. They plough the land and renamed it Indraprastha.

Episode 40

The Pandavas were happy in Indraprastha. To avoid rivalry amongst themselves, they had come to a decision to have Draupati divide her time equally between the five brothers. When she was alone with one of them and if any other brother should intrude on their privacy, he must go on a pilgrimage to do penance. Once while helping a Brahim, Arjun had to violate the rule and had to go on a pilgrimage. Arjun visited Naglok and Manlur, and there he married Ullipi and Chitrangada. He then moved towards Dwarika. Duryodhan asked Balram for his sister Subhadras hand in marriage and Balram promised to plead his case with his parents. Meanwhile, Arjun reached Dwarika and he feel in love with Subhadra. And, Subhadra reciprocated his love. Before any decision could be made, Krishna helped Arjun to elope with Subhadra. Balram was furious and wanted to send his army to capture Arjun, but Krishna convinced him that Subhadra had gone with Arjun on her own accord.

Episode 41

Arjun and Subhadra arrive in Dwarika and are formally married. Arjun later returns to Indraprastha with Subhadra. Draupadi welcomes Subhadra. Yudhishthir seeks Sri Krishnas advice on performing the Rajsuya Yagna. Krishna approves but explains that Jarasandh, who had imprisoned 86 Kings, would be a constant challenge to Yudhishthirs Royal Supremacy. Arjun, Bheem, and Sri Krishna eventually go to Magadh and challenge Jarasandh for a combat. Jarasandh chooses to fight with Bheem.

Episode 42

Bheem and Jarasandh were so equally matched in strength that they fought for nearly fourteen days without rest. When Jarasandh finally showed signs of exhaustion, Krishna prompted Bheem to make an end of him. After Jarasandh had been destroyed, Jarasandhs son was crowned King of Magadh.

Episode 43

Yudhishthir decides to perform the Rajsuya Yagna. The first honor is rendered to Sri Krishna. Shishupal, the King of Chedi, ask, When there are so many Kings gathered in this assembly, why should the first honor be paid to Krishna a cowherd boy and the son of a servant of Ugrasena? Krishna warns Shishupal but Shishupal does not pay any heed so Sri Krishna kills him. The Rajsuya Yagna is celebrated and Yudhishthir is recognized as an Emperor.

Episode 44

Duryodhan is unhappy about the prosperity of the Pandavs. Shakuni consoles him and later loses in a game of dice to Yudhishthir. Duryodhan walks around Yudhishthirs Maya Mahal and falls into one of the pools. Draupadi calls him the blind son of a blind father. Duryodhan, Karna and Shakuni plan to avenge Draupadi for her taunting remarks. Shakuni suggests that Yudhishthir be invited to Hastinapur for a game of dice.

Episode 45

Dhritarashtra orders Vidur to go to Indraprastha and to invite Yudhishthir to Hastinapur to play dice with Duryodhan. The Pandavas arrive in Hastinapur and pay their respect to the King. Dhritarashtra announces that the game will be played in the special assembly hall.

Episode 46

Duryodhan suggests that Shakuni cast the dice for him. Yudhishthir loses his entire Kingdom his brothers, himself and Draupadi. Duryodhan insists that Draupadi be fetched to the assembly hall and orders Prathikami to bring her. Draupadi replies angrily, Ask him who played the game of dice with Duryodhan, whether he first lost himself or his wife? Bring me his answer and then you can take me away!

Episode 47

Enraged, Duryodhan ask his brother Dushasan to bring Draupadi to the assembly hall. Dushasan drags Draupadi to the hall and tries to disrobe her but a miracle occurs. Bheem swears to avenge the wrong doing, while Draupadi rises to curse the Kuravas. Gandhari pleads with Draupadi to stop.

Episode 48

Gandhari warns Dhritarashtra that the attempt to disrobe Draupadi would cause the destruction of his lineage. Dhritarashtra gives everything back to the Pandavas. Arjun swears that the Pandavas want the dead bodies of Duryodhan, Dushasan and Shakuni to avenge that injury. Bheeshma says, dont forget Yudhishthirs role. Isnt he responsible for what has happened as well? and adds, Go back to Indraprastha over the incident with a cool head.

Episode 49

Duryodhan threatens to wage war against the Pandavas. When Dhritarashtra forbids him for war, Duryodhan secures Dhritarashtras approval to entice Yudhishthir to another game of dice. Yudhishthir accepts the challenge but is once again defeated. The Pandavs are to spend the next 12 years in exile and the 13th year incognito.

Episode 50

The departure of the Pandavas upset Bheeshama, Vidur, Drona and the other elders of the Royal House of Kurus. Vidur advise Dhritarashtra to summon them back. Dhritarashtra rebukes Vidur, so Vidur leaves. After spending thirteen days in the forest, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev are ready to wage a war against Hastinapur. Yudhishthir refuses to wage war and decides to spend the full thirteen years in exile as his punishment for being reckless in gambling.

Episode 51

Rishi Vyas rebukes Dhritarashtra for exiling the Pandavas. He predicts the extinction of the Kauravs after 14 years due to Duryodhans misdeeds. Duryodhan and his men leave for Dwaitavan to witness the distress of the Pandavs. Duryodhan tries to flirt with a Gandharv girl and is captured by the enraged Gandhavas. Duryodhans bodyguard approaches the Pandavs for help and Bheem and Arjun unwillingly rescue their cousin.

Episode 52

After hearing the Pandavs exile, Krishna goes to visit them. He advises the Pandavs to prepare for war and tells Arjun unwillingly to do penance to obtain divine weapons. Arjun does penance and eventually pleases the Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva bestows him with the divine Pasupata weapon and advises him to obtain other weapons in Indralok. Rishi Durvasa visits Hastinapur. In an attempt to humiliate the Pandavs, Duryodhan requests that the sage visit that Pandavs as well. Rishi Durvasa promises to do so.

Episode 53

Rishi Durvasa and his followers arrive in the forest to visit the Pandavs. He request food for himself and his followers and Draupadi is worried for her cooking vessel is empty. Draupadi prays to Lord Krishna and he asks her for something to eat. Draupadi shows him her empty vessel but Krishna, the Soul of the Universe, sees one grain of rice in the vessel, and eats it with pleasure. Durvasa and his followers immediately feel that their hunger has been satisfied. In Indralok, Lord Indra advises Arjun to learn to dance and music from Chitrasen to help him during his 13th year when incognito. Arjun continues to obtain divine weapons and Apsara Urvashi falls in love with him. When Arjun does not respond to her love, Apsara Urvashi curses him with impotence.

Episode 54

In Indralok, Lord Indra limits Urvashis curse on Arjun to one year during which he becomes eunuch. In Dwaraka, Sri Krishna trains his nephew Abhimanyu in the martial arts. In Hastinapur, Bheeshma, Drona and Vidur worry about the future of their Kingdom, while Duryodhans stepbrother, Yuyutsu, foresees the destruction of the Kurus. Arjun returns from Indralok armed with divine weapons. He accompanies Bheem while they rescue Draupadi from Jayadrath, Duryodhans brother-in-law.

Episode 55

Jayadrath, Duryodhans brother-in-law, does penance for kidnapping Draupadi and is rewarded by Lord Shiva. In the forest, the Pandavas plan their 13th year of exile to live incognito and to work in another Kingdom. Nakul tries to fetch water form the lake but is told not to use the water by an invisible voice. He ignores the warning, drinks the water and falls down dead. His brothers meet the same fate except for Yudhishtir who realizes the voice belongs to Yaksha. The Yaksha ask him questions and Yudhishtir answers them correctly. The Yaksha reveals himself as Lord Yama and grants back the lives of all the dead brothers.

Episode 56

The Pandavas live incognito and serve King Virat. Yudhishtir becomes a courtier named Kanak. Bheem becomes a cook. Nakul and Sahadev look after cattle and horses. Arjun becomes a eunuch named Brihannala and Draupadi becomes Sairandhir, the handmaiden to the Queen Sudeshna of Virat.

Episode 57

Karna has assumed the guise of a Brahmin and has become a disciple of Parshuram. Parshuram observes Karnas resistance to pain and realizes that he is a Kshatriya. In anger, he curses Karna. In Virat, Queen Sudeshnas brother Keechak professes his love for Draupadi.

Episode 58

Keechak is mad with lust for Draupadi. Draupadi runs to the Virat court, where Keechak angrily kicks her in the presence of Yudhishtir and Bheem. Draupadi reports the matter to Queen Sudeshna and ask Bheem for protection and revenge. Bheem kills Keechak.

Episode 59

The news of Keechaks death reaches Duryodhan. He suspects that Bheem is responsible and decides to invade Virat. King Susarma of Trigarta also invades Virat. He captures Virat, but Bheem attacks and Virat emerges victorious. Duryodhan then attacks from another front. Prince Uttar tries to retreat after seeing the Kaurav army but Brihannala (Arjun) stops him. Brihannala reveals his weapons and his identity, then blows his conch.

Episode 60

Duryodhan and Karna advance into battle. Arjun attacks the Kaurav army and the Kaurav warriors fall unconscious due to his magical weapons. News arrives from the battlefield and King Virat boasts about the glory of his son Uttar. Kanak (Yudhishthir) praises Brihannala and the King flings his dice at Yudhishthirs face. Prince Uttar arrives and is distressed after seeing Yudhishthirs bleeding face. King Virat eventually learns about the true identity of the Pandavas.

Episode 61

After the wedding of Abhimanyu and Uttara, Krishna, the Pandavas, Virat and others meet in Virats assembly. They decide to send an emissary to Hastinapur to seek the restoration of Indraprastha. The emissary arrives in Hastinapur. Bheeshma and Vidur favour a peaceful settlement but Duryodhan disagrees. Duryodhan insists that the Pandavas spend 12 more years in exile.

Episode 62

Vidur advises Dhritrashtra to return Indraprastha to the Pandavas. Gandhari also ask her husband to act justly, but Dhritrashtra refuses to accept their advice. He sends his charioteer Sanjay with a message to Yudhishthir, telling the Pandavas that they should spend 12 more years in exile, since Duryodhan had exposed them during their incognito life. The Pandavas and their allies are upset after hearing the message. They send Sanjay back to Hastinapur with the message that they are ready for peace as well as war.

Episode 63

In Hastinapur everyone is nervous when Sanjay returns from the meeting with Yudhishthir and his allies. Sanjay says, Duryodhan should know that Arjun said, If Indraprastha is not given back to us, we will uproot the Kauravas. Duryodhan remains adamant about going for war. Shakuni advises Duryodhan to seek Krishnas help. Arjun also wishes to seek Krishnas help and visits Krishna at the same time as Duryodhan. Krishna tells them, he is obliged to assist both of them.

Episode 64

The war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas looks inevitable, but Krishna makes a last attempt for peace. Krishna arrives in Hastinapur and is flooded with valuable presents. He pays his respects to Dhritrashtra and says, Maharaj, in return I can only offer peace! We will talk after you have rested, says Dhritrashtra. He tells Dushasan to take Krishna to the guestroom, but Krishna refuses the offer and tells Dhritrashtra that he will be staying with Vidur. Duryodhan is annoyed with Krishna for refusing their hospitality.

Episode 65

Krishna goes to the court of Hastinapur and says, Peace is a necessity. In war, people from both sides die, though only one side wins. He suggests that Indraprastha be given back to the Pandavaas, but Duryodhan insists that the Pandavas must return to the forest. Krishna then suggests that five villages be given to the five Pandava brothers. Duryodhan finds the suggestion unacceptable and threatens to seize Krishna. Krishna discloses his divinity and leaves the court.

Episode 66

Krishnas peace mission has failed. Krishna goes to Kunti and tells her what has happened at the Court. He asks her if she has a message for her sons. The time has come, she says, for which a Kshatriya woman brings forth sons. Before leaving for Upaplavya, Krishna meets with Karna and tells him to be true to Dharma and not to support sinful Duryodhan. Karna says, youre right, my Lord. A righteous man should not side with a sinner; but I am in debt of Duryodhan and cannot let him down.

Episode 67

Vidur submits his resignation to Dhritarashtra, he is depressed by the inevitable war. Kunti worries about the battle to be fought between her sons, Karna and the Pandava brothers. She visits Karna and tells him the truth about his birth. Karna tells her he already knows the truth, and he is happy to have his mother by his side. Kunti pleads with him to join the Pandavas, but he says, I must fight with Arjun, I cannot abandon my promise to Duryodhan. Krishna reaches Upaplavya and tells the Pandavas that his attempt to stop the war has failed. The Pandavas prepare for the war.

Episode 68

Yudhishtir holds a meeting and Drishtadyum, Drawplates brother, is appointed Supreme Commander of the Pandora army. Drupad, Shikhandi, Bheem and the other prominent warriors take command of the various divisions. The stage is set for the Kurukshetra war. Vyas visits Dhritarashtra and offers to bestow divine eyesight unto him but Dhritarashtra is reluctant to see the destruction of his sons. Vyas grants divine eyesight to Sanjay, Dhritarashtras charioteer.

Episode 69

All the warriors expect Balram and Rukhmi (Rukmanis brother) move towards the battelfield. Balram remains neutral and both parties deny Rukhmis help. Duryodhan tricks Salya into joining the Kaurava army. Salya encourage Duryodhan to war against the Pandavas. She wants to seek Krishnas help in protecting her sons, but Dhritarashtra stops her.

Episode 70

Shikhandi, who was Amba in the previous life, is anxious for the Kurukshetra war because he wants to fight with Bheeshma. Bheeshma had insulted Amba by refusing to marry her after he had abducted her. Amba had sworn to take revenge on Bheeshma, so she was reborn as Shikhandi, the elder brother of Draupadi. The opportunity for Ambas revenge has come.

Episode 71

Krishna tells Arjun to seek Goddess Durgas blessings for winning the war. Arjun prays to the Goddess. She tells him, Wherever there is righteousness there is Krishna, and wherever there is Krishna, there is victory Krishna drives Arjun to the middle of the battlefield in his chariot. Arjun sees the men on the battlefield and tells Krishna, wining a kingdom after killing ones own kin is too heavy a price to pay. I prefer to be a beggar if this is the price I have to pay for our throne.

Episode 72

Arjun refuses to fight and kill his relatives and friends. Krishna tell him that Atama (Soul) cannot be killed and advises Arjun to be strong. Krishnas teachings to Arjun at the battlefield form the basis of the BHAGAWAD GITA (the song of God).

Episode 73

On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Krishna continues to talk to Arjun about the importance of following Dharma (Duty). He tells Arjun to equate pain with pleasure and profit with loss. He emphasizes the importance of selfless action without the desire to seek a reward for it.

Episode 74

Krishna says to Arjun, I am birthless and changeless. I am the Lord. I take birth through the power of my Maya. Unable to satisfy Arjuns hopeless conscience, Krishna grants divine eyesight to Arjun and stuns him with his Viraat Roop (divine manifestation). Arjun is consoled and enlightened. He understands that the pure seek the spirit while the impure are trapped in Prakrit (Matter). He agrees to do his duty selflessly, lifts his Gandeev and prepares to fight the Kauravas.

Episode 75

The battle is about to begin, but Yudhisthir removes his armour, puts down his weapons, and descends from his chariot. The Pandavas and the Kauravas forces look with amazement as he proceeds on foot towards the Kaurava camp. Duryodhan brags that Yudhisthir is visiting the Kaurava camp to seek the benediction of the elders before starting the battle. After been blessed by the elders, Yudhisthir goes to the middle of the battlefield and announces that anyone who wants to change sides must do so now. Duryodhans stepbrother Yuyutsu crosses over to the Pandava camp and the battle begins.

Episode 76

During the afternoon of the first day of battle, Abhimanyu attacks grandsire Bheeshma and brings down his chariots flag. The Kauravas warriors retaliate with a combined attack on the youthful warrior. Bheeshmas chariot continues to create havoc and Duryodhan instructs all of his warriors to protect Bheeshma. The Pandava army fares poorly, Yudhisthir worries, but Shikhandi consoles him by saying, Righteousness will win eventually and we are of righteousness. As the battle continues, Drona brings down Shrishadyummnas flag and Salya slays Uttar, the Price of Virat.

Episode 77

The Pandavas army fares poorly during the first day of the battle. Dhrishtadyumna, the commander-in-chief of the Pandavas, devises strategies to avoid a repetition of the first day. Bheeshmas chariot, Duryodhans men protect the grandsire, but Arjun continues to fight. Bheeshmas arrows hit Arjun and Shri Krishna. Arjun retaliates and injures Bheeshma. Satyaki kills Bheeshmas charioteer and horses are left unbridled. The horses run wildly and take Bheeshma away from the battlefield. The Pandavas return to their camp in great cheer.

Episode 78

The Pandavas are faced with a huge problem, victory continues to elude them. They were blessed by Bheeshma to achieve victory but they could only achieve victory after they kill Bheeshma and Bheeshma could not be killed unless he willed himself to die. Yudhisthir and Arjun go to Bheeshma and inform him of their predicament. Bheemshma tells them that only a woman could bring his death for he would not raise his hand against a woman. The Pandavas decide to use Shikhandi in their fight against Bheeshma and the stage is set for the fall of the grandsire from the battlefield.

Episode 79

On the tenth day of battle, Arjun positions Shikhandi in front of him and attacks Bheeshma. As Arjuns arrows pierce his body, Bheeshma smiles. Bheeshmas shield is cut into pieces by Arjuns arrows and he falls onto the ground with Arjuns arrows covering his body. Drona is made the new Commander-in-chief of the Kaurav army, and Karna becomes warrior in the war.

Episode 80

The Kaurav warriors sit in council and decide to have Drona capture Yudhisthir alive. Duryodhan says, I will end the war as soon as Yudhisthir is in our hands. Drona agrees to the plan after Duryodhan promises that Yudhisthir would not be sentenced to death after he is captured.

Episode 81

Drona decides to arrange his focuses in a Chakra Vyuha, which is a battle arrangement that only Arjun can penetrate and emerge from. The Trigartha Chief Susarama is asked to assist the Kauravas in their plan to capture Yudhisthir by luring Arjun so far away from the battlefield that it will be impossible for him to return before sunset.

Episode 82

Yudhisthir learns about Dronas plan to arrange the Kaurav forces in the Chakra-Vyuha. Unfortunately, Yudhisthir cannot depend on Arjun for Susarama has lured him away from the battlefield, but Arjuns son, Abhimanyu offers his assistance. Abhimanyu succeeds in penetrating the Chakra Vyuha but he gets trapped inside it and is eventually killed.

Episode 83

Arjun kills Susarama the Trigatha Chief and returns to the Pandava camp. He learns about Abhimanyus death and discovers that Jayadhrath was the main cause of his sons death. Arjun vows to kill Jayadhrath before sunset the next day.

Episode 84

On the battlefield Arjun tells Krishna to take his chariot to Jayadhrath. There is a wall of Kaurav army between you and Jayadhrath says Krishna. I have to break the wall to complete my oath. Declares Arjun. Krishna is amused. He remarks that members of the Royal House of Bharat are very impulsive. On the slightest pretext they take an oath. Bheeshma bound himself with an oath, and now you have taken an oath.

Episode 85

Arjun vows to kill Jayadhrath before sunset to avenge the death of his son Abhimanyu. If he is unable to kill Jayadhrath before sunset, Arjun swears he will burn himself to death. Duryodhan has hidden Jayadhrath but with Krishnas assistance, Arjun is able to discover his whereabouts and kill him.

Episode 86

Bheem and Hidimbas mighty son, Ghatotkach, joins the Pandavas in the war. Duryodhan realizes that Ghatotkach must be destroyed and encourages Karna to use his shakti (divine weapon). Karna resists because he is saving the weapon to use it against Arjun, but Duryodhan persuades him. Karna destroys Ghatotkach with his Shakti.

Episode 87

Drona spreads fear and destruction in the Pandava army. He seems invincible but Krishna tells Yudhisthir and Arjun that Drona can be defeated. If he were to hear that his son, Ashwathama is dead, he would loose interest in life and throw down his weapons, says Krishna. Yudhisthir consults Bheem who kills a huge elephant that was also named Ashwathama. Bheem roars, I have killed Ashwathama. Drona hears his word and shouts back I will not take your word for it, let Yudhisthir say so Yudhisthir repeats Ashwathama is dead and then he mutters to himself, Ashwathama, the elephant. Upon hearing Yudhisthir, Drona lays down his weapons and is killed.

Episode 88

On the battlefield, Dushasan attacks Bheem with his arrows. Bheem remembers what Dushasan had done to Draupadi and anger blazes within him. Bheem jumps from his chariot and attacks Dushasan. Bheem fulfills the oath he had made thirteen years ago and kills Dushasan. Gandhari looses another one of her sons.

Episode 89

As the sun rises in the sky the battle between Karna and Arjun begins. Karna sends a dazzling arrow, which splits fire towards Arjun. Krishna presses Arjuns chariot five fingers deep in the mud at the last minute, so that the shaft misses Arjuns head and only strikes his crown. Arjun burns with anger, fixes an arrow on his bow and kills Karna.

Episode 90

Kunti visits the battlefield in the middle of the night to grieve over the dead body of her son Karna. Yudhisthir finds her and learns that Karna was her brother. Had I known, I wouldnt have fought this war, says Yudhisthir. Arjun also feels guilty about killing Karna but Krishna consoles him and convinces him that it was his Dharma (duty). The Pandavas plan to perform the last rites of Karna, but Duryodhan claims the body and lights Karnas pyre by himself.

Episode 91

The battle between Bheem and Duryodhan begins. The warriors appear equal in strength and skill, but Krishna informs Bheem that Duryodhan could be defeated only if he smashes Duryodhans thighs. Bheem leaps like a lion and breaks Duryodhans thighs with his mace and defeats him.

Episode 92

Duryodhan commands Ashwathama, the new commander-in-chief, to kill the Pandavas. Ashwathama, Kripacharya and Krit Verma arrive at the Pandava camp in the middle of the night as Dhristadyum and Draupadis five sons are sleeping. They kill all the sleeping warriors and set fire to the camp. Believing that they have killed the Pandavas, they return to Duryodhan and discover that he has died. They light Duryodhans pyre, and go to Sage Vyass ashram. The Pandavas find Ashwathama with Sage Vyas and take their revenge.

Episode 93

The Kurukshetra war has ended. The Pandavas visit Dhritarashtra who coldly embraces Yudhishthir. Dhritarashtra then moves forward to embrace Bheem, but Krishna tells Bheem to put an iron statue in his place. Dhritarashtra hugs the iron statue and crushes it to pieces. Dhritarashtra repents, nut Krishna tells him You have not killed Bheem, you have only crushed an iron statue. Dhritarashtra recomposes himself and blesses the Pandava Princes.

Episode 94

After the mourning period is over, Krishna leads Yudhishthir to the throne. Yudhishthir crowns Bheem the Yuvraj and appoints Vidur as the Prime Minister of Hastinapur. Arjun is made the commander of the army, Nakul is made Arjuns assistant and Sahadev is made the personal protector of the King. After the affairs of the state are in order, Krishna takes the Pandava brothers to Bheeshma. Bheeshama gives them a discourse on Dharma and his soul leaves for the Heavens.