Reading Notes B: Mahabharata: Karmic Revolution B

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Ep 9:
Kunti met sage Durwasa and treated him like an normal person. In return for this the sage gave Kunti a mantra to summon the gods. She summoned the sun god and was given a child. She gave up the child as she was unmarried.

Ep 10:
Hastinapur was at peace. Pandu went with his wife into the forest. During this trip he shot at a hermit couple and killed one. Pandu was then cursed to die during sex. Pundu decided to stay in the forest. Kunti told Pundu of the mantra.

Ep 11:
Kunti called on Yama first. Pandu was happy. Kunti then called Vayu. Kunti then called Indra. Madri with the help of Kunti summoned the Ashwin twins. Pandu enjoyed this time in the forest with his five sons. Pandu gave into his lust and died. Madri went into the pyre with her late husband. Kunti left the forest with her sons.

Ep 12:
Gandhari was worried who would take the throne. She gave birth to a lump of putrid flesh. Vyasa divided the lump into 100 pieces and placed them into vats with oil. Handhari 100 sons seemed demonic.

Ep 13:
The Pandavas coming back to Hastinapur displeased Duryodhana. Bheem beat Duryodhana in a wrestling match. Duryodhana was mentored by his uncle, Shakuni. He told his nephew that Pandavas were dangerous. Duryodhana tried to kill Bheem.

Ep 14:
Bheem was poisoned in the lake after he was pushed sleeping into the river. He fought off the snakes. He found himself in Naag Lok. Vasuki welcomed Bheem and gave him a strength potion.

Ep 15:
Duryodhan was unhappy with Bheem's return. Bhishma wanting the children to be taught how to fight. Drona taught the boys to be warriors.

Ep 16:
Yushistira was a charioteer, Nakul and Sahadev swordsman, Bheem mace, and Arjuna was tanteled in all. Arjuna chose the bow. Arjuna and Ashwatthama were taught the use of divine weapons.

Ep 17:
Ekalavya was an impressive archer who was just a hunter. The hunter was "trained" by Drona. Drona demanded Akalavya cut off his right thumb.







Bib:
Mahabharata Episode 9 - Son of the Sun by Epified

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