The Stories of Mahabharata

Mahabharata Episode 55: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day One

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Mar 28, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Yudishtira’s Humble Walk To Seek Blessings

  • Yudishtira dismounted and walked unarmed to the enemy to seek blessings from elders before battle.
  • He humbly asked Bhishma, Drona, Kripa and Shalya for guidance and received their conditional blessings.
INSIGHT

Greatness Bound By Duty And Corruption

  • Bhishma admits he is bound to the Kauravas by wealth and cannot fight for the Pandavas despite personal admiration.
  • His loyalty to duty and attachments reveals why moral greatness can still serve the wrong side.
INSIGHT

Invincibility Hinges On The Will To Live

  • Drona reveals his invincibility depends on his will to live and emotional state, not mere skill.
  • Breaking his spirit with devastating personal news could be the only way to stop him.
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