The Pandavas along with Draupadi lived happily in Indraprastha, as their kingdom flourished, but one day, their peace was disturbed when a few thieves stole a Brahmana’s cattle.
The Brahmana arrived at the palace, distressed and angry. He complained to the Pandavas about the theft.
Hearing the Brahmana’s cries, Arjuna promised to save the cattle. In order to get the weapons, Arjuna had to enter Draupadi’s chamber as the weapons were kept there, but Draupadi was present there along with Yudhishthira.
Arjuna was in a fix. If he went into Draupadi’s chamber, he would break his vow and would have to undergo 12 years of exile. But if he did not, then he would not be able to fulfil his duty as a Kshatriya.
Arjuna decided that Dharma (righteousness) must be protected even if he had to go into exile. So, he entered Draupadi’s chamber and with Yudhishthira’s permission collected his weapons, breaking the rule. Arjuna mounted his chariot and recovered the stolen cattle from the thieves and returned them to the Brahmana.