When Yudhishthira revealed that Draupadi would become the wife of all five Pandavas, Drupada and Dhrishtadyumna were shocked.
Drupada questioned how one woman could be married to five men and how such a marriage could be proper according to dharma. Dhrishtadyumna also questioned this proposal because it was against tradition.
Just as everyone was in a deep dilemma, one of the great sages, Veda Vyasa, arrived at the palace. Everyone honoured him and then put forth the situation of Draupadi.
Vyasa then explained that this marriage was destined and the birth of Draupadi was for a divine purpose. He later mentions that in Draupadi’s previous birth, she had performed severe penance to Lord Shiva for a husband possessing many great qualities and this led to her destiny of five husbands.
Vyasa explains that the Pandavas also possessed divine qualities and this marriage was not against dharma.
Hearing Vyasa’s words, Drupada finally accepted the marriage as Draupadi’s destiny.