The swayamvara began, and Draupadi entered the hall, draped in fine silk and adorned with ornaments, holding a garland in her hands. The entire assembly fell silent as they were mesmerised by her beauty and radiance. Draupadi took her place beside her father, King Drupada.
The royal priest announced the challenge – the one who would lift the bow, string it, and shoot the eye of the moving fish by looking into its reflection would win Draupadi’s hand in marriage.
One by one, the kings and princes stepped forward and tried their luck, but they failed to complete the challenge. Jarasandha, known for his strength, failed to lift the bow, and the bow remained unmoved, making the task seem impossible.
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