Epic Tales with Samrudhi V kadam

The words spoken by Kunti left everyone in deep confusion. After a long silence, Yudhishthira stepped forward and said that a mother’s words should never become false, and dharma stood above everything else.

Meanwhile, King Drupada was curious about the identities of the Brahmanas because the strength they displayed in the swayamvara made him suspicious that they could not be ordinary Brahmanas. So, he sent his son, Dhrishtadyumna, secretly to follow them.

Dhrishtadyumna followed the disguised Pandavas and Draupadi to the potter’s hut and observed them. He heard them speak about warfare, weapons and military matters. Because of this, Dhrishtadyumna became convinced that these Brahmanas were actually the Pandavas.

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The Mahabharata, originally written by Sage Veda Vyasa, briefly mentions Draupadi’s previous birth and Shiva’s boon. But a few folklores have expanded this as the story of Nalayani.

In Draupadi’s previous birth, she was Nalayani, a woman who desired a husband who possessed noble qualities. She believed that no ordinary man possessed these noble qualities, so she decided to perform severe penance.

Nalayani performed severe penance and prayed to Lord Shiva for many years and one day, pleased by her devotion and dedication, Lord Shiva appeared before her and offered her a boon.

Nalayani wished for a husband who was righteous, physically strong, skilled in archery, handsome, and patient.

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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.

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After being invited by King Drupada, the Pandavas arrived at King Drupada’s palace along with their mother, Kunti, and Draupadi.. They were treated with great honour.

King Drupada observed the disguised Brahmanas, their appearance, confidence, discipline, and warrior-like qualities. Slowly, he became more and more convinced that they were the Pandavas, the princes of Hastinapur.

King Drupada asked them who they truly were and whether they were Brahmanas or Kshatriyas. Yudhishthira answered truthfully that they were the sons of Pandu and had survived the Lakshagriha fire.

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After seeing the unmatched strength and skills of the Brahmanas, the kings grew suspicious and slowly withdrew from the battle.

The battle eventually came to an end, and the disguised Pandavas were ready to leave the swayamvara hall.

The Pandavas, along with Draupadi, returned to the potter’s house where they had been staying in disguise with their mother, Kunti, in Kampilya.

Soon, they arrived at the potter’s house and happily called out to their mother, telling her to see what alms they had brought home.

Kunti assumed it was their usual daily alms and, not knowing that the alms they mentioned was a princess, she answered casually out of habit, “Share equally among yourselves whatever you have brought.”

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As Draupadi put the garland around Arjuna’s neck, the kings and princes became furious as they felt insulted because a Brahmana had won Draupadi.

They argued that Draupadi must not be wedded to a Brahmana and that the swayamvara had dishonoured them. The angry kings prepared to attack. Bhima stepped forward and uprooted a huge tree.

Soon, a fight broke out in the swayamvara hall. Arjuna and Bhima fiercely fought many warriors.

While everyone gathered in the assembly fought, Krishna remained calm and observed silently, knowing the truth about the Pandavas.

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The entire assembly looked at Arjuna stunned, as the greatest warriors of Aryavarta had struggled to lift the divine bow, yet a Brahmana lifted it with ease and began to string the bow.

Arjuna, calm and composed, slowly picked up the arrow and placed it on the bowstring. His gaze was fixed upon the reflection of the fish.

Looking at the reflection, Arjuna released the arrow. The arrow shot through the air piercing the eye of the moving fish with perfect precision.

The entire hall stood frozen in shock. The Brahmanas rejoiced, while the kings and princes stared in disbelief.

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When everyone in the assembly, except Krishna, gave up and had lost their faith, among the gathered Brahmanas, one stood up.

The Brahmana was calm yet confident, which caught the attention of everyone. Some Brahmanas were supportive, while others feared that if this Brahmana failed, then the entire Brahmana community would be mocked.

Slowly, the Brahmana stepped forward. Krishna quietly observed the scene, as he had recognised that the Brahmana was none other than the Pandava brother, Arjuna, who was one of the greatest archers.  

As Arjuna walked towards the Kindhura bow, the kings and princes mocked him because even the great warriors of Aryavarta had failed to complete the challenge.

While some Brahmanas blessed Arjuna, some remained anxious and uncertain.

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When Karna stepped forward, many believed that he could complete the challenge, and just then, Draupadi rose from her seat.

Draupadi, in a firm and unwavering voice, declared that she would not marry a Suta, the son of a charioteer. Her words echoed throughout the hall, and the entire assembly fell silent.

Karna, holding the bow froze and smiled, his smile filled with wounded pride, before slowly looking towards the sun and stepping away from the bow.

Duryodhana, angered and insulted, clenched his fists because his closest friend and ally was humiliated in front of everyone.

But before Duryodhana could speak, Karna raised his hand slightly and silently returned to his seat with dignity.

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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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