The time for Krishna to leave Mathura is near.
So, it is important to go to Mathura.
As I have already said.
This is not the story of Bharat's descendants alone.
It is a story of darkness and light..
..truth and untruth.
On one side is Krishna..
..the root of truth and light.
On the other side is Dhritrashtra..
..the root of untruth and darkness..
..and Duryodhan is the result.
The tree of untruth and darkness.
This is the clash between Krishna and Dhritrashtra.
Which is why this story..
..moves towards Krishna.
Remember the moment when sage Parshuram..
..was called by Krishna and he comes to sage Sandipani's school.
- Greeting O Teacher! - Greeting O Teacher!
- Sudama. - Yes Sir?
Ask mother to prepare food for Sage Parshuram.
Yes sir.
1You have not blessed me, O Sage.
Why do you need my blessings?
But now that you have asked I must give something.
Meeting you is a blessing in itself.
Enough of games, Krishna.
I am here because you called me.
I await your order.
What order can I give?
Call it an order or a blessing.
I would have left this world long ago..
..but the warriors are getting out of hand again.
Here take your weapon.
And look after your era.
Being a warrior does not mean you have total right over society.
You have eaten enough butter played the flute..
..and romanced.
Now do the work for which you were born.
As you wish!
Go to Mathura which has been attacked by Jarasandh.
You killed Kansa but Mathura is suffering.
Beware!
Attack!
Hail Krishna and Balram! Hail Krishna and Balram!
Had Krishna and Balram not come on time Mathura's defeat was certain.
Mathura is indeed indebted to them.
Forgive me.
A motherland is never in debt.
If anyone thinks he has obliged his motherland then he is mistaken.
I only did my duty..
..and in future, too.. I shall do my duty.
In this moment of victory I wish to say that Jarasandh will attack again.
Why should we worry?
It is not right to be afraid.
I agree with Balram.
Even then we must listen to Krishna.
How can we forget that he is Devaki's eighth son.
Who has freed the land of Brij from the atrocities of Kansa.
But Mathura is free of Kansa now.
What about Jarasandh who keeps attacking Mathura?
The war is not yet over.
I agree with my father.
If the war is not over yet then let Jarasandh attack again.
This time we will end the war.
A brave man should not be eager for war.
A brave man knows when a war is necessary.
Only an egoist wages an unnecessary war.
Then should we go to Jarasandh and say though you lost the war..
..we will not fight any longer.
If saying that will avoid war then we should do so.
What are yu saying Krishna? Should we surrender to Jarasandh?
No. That would be cowardice.
How can I suggest that?
We must fight to protect ourselves and the nation.
What then? What do you mean?
My proposal is this we should leave Mathura.
- We will not leave Mathura! - Yes, we will never leave Mathura.
Anger retards intelligence.
Then, why get angry?
Don't change the topic.
Aren't you asking us to leave Mathura because of Jarasandh?
History will call this cowardice.
Do not insult your land thus.
I am not insulting my motherland. I am protecting it.
Jarasandh wants me for having killed Kansa.
His daughters were widowed because of me.
Then why should Mathura suffer?
- You are enough for him. - That's not the point.
War should be waged when all options are exhausted.
What alternative is left?
One option is still left.
To save Mathura from the terror of war.
And what option is that?
To go elsewhere, my king.
Our days in mathura are over.
We should create a Dwarka to welcome the new era.
A Dwarka protected from all sides.
Should we run away?
If you do that people will call you a coward.
I am the one who has freed Mathura from Kansa atrocities.
To save it from the clutches of Jarasandh. I accept this also.
Even if people call me a coward. What's in a name?
Names are a mere convenience.
People may call me by any name.
But the day I feel they are calling out to me I shall answer.
And I shall always be the same!
- Take out your weapon. - No brother. Not yet.
If pride is more important to you, let us stay here.
If the land of Brij is more important.. then we must leave.
It was my duty to tell you this but the decision is the king's.
I agree with Krishna.
I knew you would agree with Krishna.
Who will construct this Dwarka?
Vishwakarma, the celestial architect.
I welcome you on behalf of the King Ugrasen.
for the trouble you have taken. Mathura will always be grateful.
Why have you called me here?
Why call the celestial architect?
The king desires that you create a city protected by the sea.
If the city is to be called Dwarka then the plans are ready.
Look!
That plan is beautiful! What do you say brother?
Why ask me after you have decided?
We have liked the proposed city.
Please begin your work.
The city of the Gods is beyond my reach.
A moment there is probably equal to a year..
..because Vishwakarma created Dwarka very quickly.
And so, the Yadus settled in Dwarka..
..far away from Brij but just like a piece of Brij.
Protected on all sides by the omnipresent sea.
Peace and prosperity reigned in Dwarka.
You have to admit that Krishna was right.
Krishna is always right my king..
..but I do not like being called a coward.
The result is more important.
Today there is peace on all sides which will lead to progress and prosperity.
Greetings!
When did you come from Hastinapur, Satyaki?
Yesterday, my king.
What's news of Hastinapur?
Everything is fine..
..but there is turbulence under the calm waters.
But why?
The tradition of Bharat says..
..Yuddhishthir should be the Crown Prince.
Even the people want it.
What's the problem then?
There is a tussle between Hastinapur's throne and the king's heart.
The throne wants Yuddhishthir..
..and the king's heart wants..
..Duryodhan as the crown Prince..
..because he is the eldest Kuru.
That's not good!
But why doesn't Bhishma say something?
He is helpless. He cannot decide.
What about Dronacharya and Kripacharya? Why are they quiet?
Yes. Why are they quiet?
They are also helpless.
If such great people are helpless..
..then be sure that danger is not far away.
Why the delay in choosing the Crown Prince?
This is not an ordinary problem, Uncle.
I asked the king.
I answered on behalf of the king.
Cannot the king answer himself?
His respect for you prevents him from answering.
Besides, you forget that an oath..
..has bound you to the throne.
So, you can only side with the king and not question him.
I remember my oath..
..and to whom it was given.
I do not know to whom you are loyal..
..but I am loyal to Hastinapur and its throne.
Also I know that the king does not doubt my loyalty.
What are you saying, uncle? You have to just order.
It is not for me to order.
You are the king and it is your duty to choose the Crown Prince.
But remember that the basis of politics is..
..the welfare of the people.
Also, understand this.
Not listening to the people can cause problems.
See to it that your choice is the people's choice.
However, it is your choice as to who will be the Crown Prince.
Brother Shakuni, did uncle mean..
..that if Duryodhan is selected..
..the people would rebel?
He didn't merely say it. He threatened us.
I don't believe it!
I can't believe it!
Uncle doesn't ever threaten. He merely informed us.
Only cowards threaten.
And even I can see that he is not a coward.
So, if he has told us about a rebellion then there will be one.
Ask your spies to find out how deep-rooted is this idea.
As you wish!
I have heard that pressure is being brought on..
..the king to select Duryodhan.
Who is pressurizing him?
He must be an enemy of Hastinapur.
When Yuddhishthir is there why make Duryodhan the Crown Prince
He is truly blessed!
Whoever he blesses is sure to find riches.
Why then select Duryodhan?
People will revolt.
You are right.
Who are we to talk?
The Kingdom is theirs.
Who told you this? The Kingdom is not theirs.
Kingdom is not their personal property that..
..they can do as they wish.
The crown Prince is ours. He is for us.
Who is the king to decide? This is an injustice.
You are right.
Did you hear what is happening?
The king cannot decide on who will be the Crown Prince.
On one hand is Yuddhishthir on the other his own son Duryodhan.
- What is there to decide - Why?
Even the common man knows that Yuddhishthir is the ideal choice.
He is also the eldest Kuru son. And deserving.
If I were king I would appoint Yuddhishthir.
Even Duryodhan is deserving.
- What did you say? - Nothing I'll leave now.
Good day!
What kind of people are these?
Not a thought in their heads Let's go.
Yes.
Five plus two = Seven.
Hail Prince of Gandhar!
Come!
What is the good news.
Tell me.
The news is not good.
Bad news, eh?
Okay go!
I'll see!
Eight.
This is the time to sleep, my child. Wake up.
Duryodhan. Wake up, Duryodhan.
Uncle! At this time!
Do not sleep so deeply..
.. that you become oblivious to everything.
Has anything happened?
Not yet. But it will!
Your father is being pressurized..
..to make Yuddhishthir the Crown Prince.
Impossible! No.
Father cannot be unjust to me.
My dear Duryodhan. You are still sleeping.
When your eyes open you will see that the Crown..
..will be on Yuddhishthir head. He is Bhishma's favourite.
What should I do?
Wake up your father..
..and ask for your rights.
Ask for your rights.
You have to take your rights.
Grab them Duryodhan!
Father!
- My son! - What's it son?
That's what I have come to ask.
I have heard that father is going to crown Yuddhishthir.
That too under pressure.
Who is pressurising the king of Hastinapur.
Do not be agitated.
Why not father?
Should I not be agitated to know that my own father is giving..
..away my rights to someone else?
I am the king's eldest son but another will be chosen.
I cannot bear this!
It is enough to be the eldest.
Even king Bharat..
Don't talk of king Bharat.
That was centuries ago.
If time kept looking back then society will never progress.
Father has a right to this throne.
It was Vidur who interfered.
Father is blind, mother not I.
I am the eldest son of the eldest son.
It is my right to be the Crown Prince.
If someone else is chosen, it is an insult to me.
You have taught me not bear insults.
The first rule of politics..
..is never to get angry because anger blinds the seeing.
How ill fated I am? Father is blind from birth.
Mother is blinded by fate.
And I am blinded by insult.
If you can sleep after killing my rights, do so!
But remember the game..
..will not end here.
Son!
My lord!
Hold my hand.
I am afraid.
Looks like our love has spoiled Duryodhan.
I feel he has raised an apt question.
If I were not blind why would Pandu have become king?
Why should my son be punished for my blindness?
Let's see how Vidur answers this question.
Do not fear Vidur's ethics.
Look at your Uncle.
He can never be unjust.
Greetings!
Live long!
Why are you sad and worried?
When will I be free of this place?
When Hastinapur is safe and secure.
You have great will power, my son. Live to fulfill your oath.
After Pandu became the king I thought Hastinapur was secure.
- But. - You are not God, my son.
Earth is your realm of action.
Walk on the path of duty and action till the path ends.
This path is my own choice. I have chosen it myself.
I have never had parental love at the same time..
..I am greedy for love.
Where else can I go for love but you?
When I see you. I know that I am not alone here.
Tomorrow is crucial for Hastinapur.
So, I come to you for some relief.
Tomorrow will see a tussle between father and king..
..justice and injustice.
And I will have to support injustice.
Because injustice is on the throne.
Please ask God to save Hastinapur from ill fate.
What is to happen will happen, my son,
But mother..
Uncle!
You are the eldest Kuru.
What is the answer to Duryodhan's question.
Duryodhan's question does not concern the Kurus..
..but politics and Hastinapur.
The king will have to answer the question.
Duryodhan's question is Had you not been blind..
..you would be the king.
It would be your right.
Then why should he be punished for your blindness.
Yes.
And I have no answer.
Besides, I find the question is right.
Your problem is that you find the question appropriate.
Then is the question inappropriate?
Isn't it true that the question arises..
..because he is a blind father's son.
Pandu sons are as beloved to me as my own.
I do not want to take away Yuddhishthir's right from him..
..and give it to Duryodhan.
But I do not wish to take away Duryodhan's right either.
That is why I have asked you this question.
I will abide by your decision.
What do you think, O teacher?
Both are your students!
Do not feel that I'll hesitate to answer. But as you said.
Both are dear to me.
That's why both are dear to me.
But as everyone knows Arjun is my favourite student!
So, if I put in a word for Yuddhishthir..
..then Duryodhan may feel..
..that I am siding with Arjun
So, you feel Yuddhishthir should be Crown Prince?
If Yuddhishthir is not chosen..
..there will be a revolt and I too, will side the rebels.
If a king does injustice in fear of revolt..
..then he is unworthy of becoming a king.
A king should be justice and should think only of the people's welfare.
I agree.. with the Army Chief.
Are you threatening the king?
Do not forget that I stand between you and the king.
No one can threaten the king when you are there, uncle.
No one can even think of doing so.
But, my, king I find the question baseless.
How come Vidur?
A son is an heir to his father's wealth..
..but the kingdom is not your property.
If Yudhishthir, too was unworthy he, too, would not get the throne..
..because he is Pandu's elder son.
You are not even a representative.
You are a representative's representative.
If the son had a right even then it would be Yuddhishthir's.
Why don't you say that even you wish Yuddhishthir to be the Crown Prince.
When the time comes to say that I will definitely say so.
What will I tell the people tomorrow?
When Time asks a question it also answers it.
When Time asks you this question tomorrow it will also answer it.
But it is up to you to accept or reject the answer.
Wait for tomorrow, my King!
"Greed and right are.."
"..divided by a sword."
"Whom will it cut and discard?"
"Let's gauge its Sharpness."