The Stories of Mahabharata Mahabharata Episode 14: The Burning of the Khandava Forest.
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Agni's Plea At The Khandava Edge
- Agni appears to Krishna and Arjuna seeking help to burn the Khandava forest to cure his anorexia by eating its creatures.
- Krishna and Arjuna accept and prepare with divine weapons before Agni begins the forest conflagration.
Devastation And Divine Opposition
- The burning becomes total devastation as Arjuna's arrows and Agni's blaze leave no creature alive over 15 days.
- Even gods intervene, but Krishna and Arjuna repel divine forces, revealing their near-invincible status.
Maya's Mercy And Promise
- The architect-asura Maya is spared by Arjuna after begging for his life during the fire.
- Maya offers to repay by building a magnificent assembly hall for Krishna's allies.
