'No one can be a better narrator than Fate.'
'Are you not wondering..'
'..why is Urvashi giving this kind of curse..'
'..to Arjun, the disciple of Drona?'
'How will this ace archer look as a eunuch?'
'Just like the goad makes the elephant restless..'
'..we will feel restless..'
'..till this mystery is explained.'
We are neither mothers nor wives.
We are symbols of beauty.
Accept this beauty.
I have accepted you as a mother.
There can be no other relationship between a mother and son.
Forgive me.
I will always be a son for you. Never a man.
Always a son. Never a man. Never.
Then I curse you.
You will always be a son. Never a man.
I curse you to an impotent life.
My lady!
He did not insult you.
If you are neither a mother nor a wife..
..but merely a symbol of beauty..
..then you cannot desire anything.
You cannot love or hate.
You have violated your limits.
Forgive me but I have already cursed Arjun.
I cannot take back the curse back.
You can reduce the period.
Limit the curse to a year.
As you wish.
My respect!
May you live long!
Don't say that, my Lord!
My life as an impotent man if of no use.
This curse will prove to be a blessing..
..in the year of anonymity.
Now you can return to Earth.
As you wish.
But such a terrible curse for one year of anonymity?
Urvashi has reduced the limit of her curse.
Now you'll have to live only for one year as eunuch.
Also, you can choose that year.
As you wish, Lord. As you wish.
'Besides Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva..'
'..I do not have respect for anyone else.'
'Brahma, because he is the Creator.'
'..Vishnu because he is the nurturer.'
'And Shiva, because he is the ultimate truth.'
'One has to be very careful about respect and disrespect.'
'Both are like the knot in a rope..'
'..which cannot be undone once it is tied.'
'The present is the interpreter of the past.'
'If it has already decided about respect or disrespect..'
'..then, on what basis will it accept or reject the past?'
'So, do not become emotional.'
'Be aware because awareness leads to salvation.'
'Is Yudhishthir respectable only because..'
'..he is the son of the God of Righteousness?'
'There's no greatness in being someone's son.'
'Does Bheeshma command respect because he's Ganga's son?'
'Respect is not a possession which can be inherited!'
'Respect is the result of one's actions.'
'Respect is given to those who prove..'
'..by their actions that they are worthy of respect.'
'This tale has reached a point where..'
'..none of the characters except Draupadi is worthy of respect.'
'I do not count Lord Krishna among them.'
'He is not a character but a great hero.'
'Since we're talking about him, let's visit him..'
'..before proceeding with the story.'
Abhimanyu! Wait, Abhimanyu, or else I'll beat you.
Hey Abhimanyu!
Subhadra what are you searching for?
I am sitting here before you.
Brother, you know very well know who I am looking for.
- Where's the naughty boy? - Naughty boy?
This is one of my various names.
But you should call me brother.
This name was given to me by the people of Nandgaon.
I was very naughty then.
I used to break pots and steal butter.
Mother Yashoda got tired of listening to complaints!
- I am looking for Abhimanyu! - I see!
Even if you change the subject, I am going to beat him.
Uncle, don't tell her.
I see! So you're hiding there!
Subhadra, he's now under my protection.
Come, my child.
Wow.
Subhadra don't forget that you'd never have got married to Arjun..
..if he was not supposed to be born.
This boy gives meaning to your life.
And the future has entrusted him to your safe custody.
He won't be remembered because he is your son.
You will be remembered because you're his mother.
Should I touch his feet?
No.
It is the duty of this child.
But Subhadra, give him all your love.
Abhimanyu. Do trouble your mother.
That is your right.
But don't trouble her so much that she would cry.
God does not like a mother's tears.
Don't you want me to be an ace archer like father?
Of course, you have to be an ace archer.
Then explain to mother.
Whenever I am practicing, she says it's time for food.
Or that it's evening.
Did you hear that?
He is studious.
That is his salvation.
Don't scold him.
He will be the youngest warrior in history.
He will fight such a war..
..that he'll be honored..
..by the past, present and future.
Brother, which war are you talking of?
I'm talking of the war which will be the last war of this era..
..between truth and untruth..
..between light and darkness.
It will be a decisive war.
No one will be able to remain impartial in the war.
Subhadra, you'll fight the war through Abhimanyu.
And you?
Do you want to know everything today?
Take him away and do your duty as his mother.
Shower all your blessings on him.
Protect him with your blessing.
One full day of the war..
..I am talking of, will be dedicated to his valor.
He will win this war, won't he?
He will win the war in a way that..
..the greatest warriors will salute him.
Take him away.
"He will be the heir of the dynasty"
"He will make history"
"This is the wish of many"
"The belief will see light"
Greetings.
Come, Vidur.
Sit with us and mourn over Hastinapur's bleak future.
Mourning isn't the solution to any problem.
Maybe.
But if your mother is lying on her death bed..
..and if all the doctors give up hope..
..what else will the mother's son do?
I am the son of two mothers.
My second mother is Hastinapur.
You are a scholar of politics.
Can you suggest a way to avoid war?
If the Pandavas had not decided to wage war..
..why would Arjun go in search of divine weapons?
Do you mean to say that..
..they have no right to do so?
Vidur, it's not a question of rights. Not a question of rights.
It's the matter of Hastinapur's existence.
Call it my selfish motive..
..but I do not wish that there should be war.
Why not, Uncle?
Call it my selfish motive!
Uncle, I respect you.
So, I shall keep quiet but history won't keep quiet.
History will ask you, "Bheeshma, why you do not desire war?"
Vidur, don't be so heartless.
You know the answer to this question.
Yet you're asking the same question to Bheeshma?
Let him ask his question. Sage, let him ask the question.
Vidur, I do not wish war, because if it takes place..
..I will have to side with evil Duryodhan..
..even though the Pandavas are on the side of truth!
It was Duryodhan who had ordered..
..my daughter-in-law Draupadi's disrobing.
This wound of my heart is not yet healed.
As long as I live, this wound is not going to heal.
Uncle, it doesn't befit you..
..to side with unrighteousness using your oath as a shield.
I know that, Vidur! I know that.
Still I'm asking you this question.
What should I do?
My oath is the basis of my father's and mother Satyavati's marriage!
Tell me, how can I ignore this oath?
It is easy for you to say this..
..because you've never taken an oath.
Do not think that your love for the Pandavas..
..exceeds my love for them.
Don't think that..
..I don't know the difference..
..between righteousness and unrighteousness and truth and untruth.
If a war is desired, it will certainly take place..
..and all my weapons will be on Duryodhan's side..
..but my blessings will be with the Pandavas.
Vidur, always remember this!
The day Hastinapur was partitioned..
..I, too, was divided into two.
I was divided into two! I was divided!
Prince, I do not like to see you lost in worry.
You know very well that I'm not a coward.
I know that death is the ultimate truth of life.
But I do not wish to die at Bheem's hands.
As the end of thirteen years draws near..
..Bheem's oath echoes in my ears.
Are you afraid of Bheem?
Sage Drona hasn't taught any of us the meaning of fear.
Neither to us nor to the Pandavas.
Why is there a tremor in your voice?
You are a brave warrior!
He is brave too!
We both have learned warfare from the same teacher.
He knows everything that I know.
War is a not a game of dice which uncle can win by cheating.
What I mean to say is that if there's war..
..any one of us can win.
He may be defeated or I may be defeated.
I am not afraid of war but I don't want to lose to Bheem.
I don't want to lose to him!
Brother, you should've thought of that before ordering..
..the disrobing of sister-in-law Draupadi!
Are you my brother or the Pandavas' spy?
They are also our brothers.
No!
They are no our brothers!
Brother is right!
You know very well that they're not our brothers.
Aunt can't proclaim five children the forest as our brothers!
Her saying so doesn't prove that they're our brothers.
Yes!
Dushasan, if Queen Kunti says the Pandavas are her sons..
..then they are her sons!
Whether yours or someone else's..
..but a mother is to be respected.
Should I give them Hastinapur?
The kingdom is yours and will remain yours.
But you have no right to insult a mother.
All right! They may be my brothers..
..but ask Yuyutsu to leave..
..because he is siding with the Pandavas just like uncle Vidur.
Yuyutsu, get out,!
Brother, I'll leave.
But as your brother, it's my duty to warn you..
..that calamity doesn't give warning before striking.
- Yuyutsu! - No Duryodhan!
Go Yuyutsu! Go!
My respects, Brother.
Why did you stop me?
Because he is your brother.
I don't want a brother..
..who thinks of the welfare of my enemies.
Besides, he is not my brother.
He is my step-brother.
You must respect those..
..who dare to oppose you.
That's why both Vidur and Yuyutsu are respectable.
Train your ears o listen to criticism.
Those who dare to oppose you..
..are truthful from their point of view.
They are also courageous.
Maybe Yuyutsu is better than I..
..because I never oppose you.
Why don't you oppose me..
..if you wish to do so?
Because my life has only two aims!
To support you and to kill Arjun!
Some day life will have to choose between Arjun and I.
I am willing to die..
..but I do not wish to live in this era with Arjun.
Arjun, be it the palace or the forest..
..life is incomplete without you.
Brother, without you all I was restless in heaven.
How was heaven?
I'd have enjoyed it, had we all been there.
My body was there but my soul was here.
Did you get the weapons?
Yes, Brother.
Brother, how does Pashupatastra look?
I'll show you.
Arjun, show us how it works.
Sure!
'Beware Arjun!'
'Divine weapons are not playthings.'
'This is Lord Shiva's weapon.'
'If you wish to destroy the creation..'
'..then go ahead and use this weapon.'
'O son of Kunti..'
'..it will be a very unfortunate day for mankind..'
'..when man begins to misuse these divine powers.'
'The divine powers must be used only for human welfare.'
'Only for human welfare!'
Let's go, Brother.
First freshen up as you are tired.
Then after having food, we'll talk about your journey.
Let's go, Brother.
Come, Brother.
Hit me! Hit me!
Hit me with force!
Hit me!
Hit me with force!
Duryodhan, you're so involved in preparing for the war..
..that you're neglecting your other responsibilities.
It's important for you to attend the competition for marriage..
..which is being held at Shalv.
Because the king of Shalv is your friend.
Brother, Karna is right.
When did I say that he's wrong?
But these days, I can't see anything other than Bheem and Arjun.
But, friend, think about the message that you got..
..from Jaidrath, the king of Sindhu.
He wants to go to Shalv with you.
What will you tell him when he comes here?
Friend, I'll tell him that Arjun went to the heaven..
..and has acquired all the divine weapons.
This means that they have decided on war.
It's possible that they might attack..
..before going into the life of anonymity.
So, it is mandatory for me to stay in Hastinapur.
Jaidrath is a king himself.
He'll understand the pressure of politics.
Charioteer, stop the chariot.
Son-in-law Jaidrath!
I was going to Shalv. I stopped on seeing you.
I hope everyone is well.
Lord Shiva is merciful.
How is Dushala?
She is fine, but not better than you.
Where is the king?
They all have gone for hunting.
They'll be returning any time. Our hut is not far from here.
Come there and freshen up. By then they'll return.
Shall I tell you something?
Why not?
I'm feeling sad to see you in this state.
Why do you feel sad?
You've grown up in a palace.
You got married into a royal family as well. Now this..
What?
No servants or maids around.
You don't even have a bodyguard.
Get one thing clear, Son-in-law.
Joy or sorrow isn't related with palace or hut.
I was happy in the palace and I'm happy in this forest as well.
Whatever it is. Draupadi, I can't bear to see you in this state.
Son-in-law, you don't have any right to address me by my name.
You're my younger sister-in-law's husband.
In terms of relations, I'm elder to you.
Draupadi, how long does it take to make new relations?
I'm your sister-in-law's husband.
If you wish, then I can become your husband too.
Jaidrath! I am not a berry tree in somebody's courtyard..
..at which anyone can throw a stone!
I am the queen Draupadi of Indraprasth!
I'm king Yudhishthir's spear! I'm Bheem's mace!
I'm Arjun's bow! And I'm the sword of Nakul and Sahadev!
Draupadi, you look even more beautiful when you're angry.
Shameless man, you're my brother-in-law.
I'm like your elder sister.
Besides, learn to respect a married woman, you fool!
Even your mother is a married woman.
Dear, don't waste your time in arguments.
Because nobody is here to help you.
Even Duryodhan had thought that I'm helpless..
..so he can humiliate me.
You shouldn't make this mistake!
Don't laugh, ill-fated man! Don't laugh!
Your destruction lies in your laughter.
Come on!
Charioteer! Take the chariot towards Sindhu kingdom!
Let's go!
Come on!
Brother, where has Panchali gone?
She lives in this hut.
This is not prison, but our home.
Brother, you shouldn't speak so rudely to elder brother.
Sahadev, don't feel bad for what he said.
His words are a mark of respect and concern towards me.
Bheem, I'm worried as Panchali is not at home.
Go with Arjun and look for her.
She can possibly be in trouble.
As you wish.
Arjun, this broken pot belongs to Panchali.
Footprints.
Horses' hoof prints.
There, in that direction!
Come on!
Uncle, did you see any army passing by?
Yes, I think some king has abducted a woman.
Brother, a woman has been abducted!
The woman was struggling a lot.
How far they would've gone?
They must've gone a mile away.
Fire!
What happened?
Jaidrath, recognize this arrow!
This arrow has been shot from Gandiv (Arjun's bow).
Where are you running, you coward?
Brother!
Brother, leave him. Leave him, brother!
- Brother! - I'll kill him!
You don't have any right to punish him.
Let's take him to the king.
Bheem, what's this?
Sire, this is not the time to get surprised.
Give him a death sentence.
He has committed the crime of abducting Panchali.
Brother, I can't sentence him to death.
Why can't you do that?
Sire, doesn't justice demand death sentence for him?
Arjun, he's our sister Dushala's husband.
Brother, since when did justice begin to respect relations?
He must be sentenced to death.
I don't demand this punishment because he abducted Panchali.
I demand this punishment..
..because he has committed the sin of abducting a married woman.
If in a kingdom, a man who insults a woman is set free..
..just because he is the king's brother-in-law..
..then that kingdom is not fit for decent people to live in.
Before raising the question of justice and injustice tell me..
..who is the complainant? You or Panchali?
We can be blamed of leaving our wife alone and helpless in this forest!
Panchali, how do we punish him?
My lord, any punishment, which shouldn't harm Dushala.
Because Dushala is innocent.
Make him your slave and keep him here.
My lady, please have mercy on me! Please!
I accept the death sentence.
King of Sindhu, the offender can't choose the punishment.
My lord, shave off his head leaving five locks of hair.
No! No!
Slave Jaidrath, massage your master, king Yudhishthir's feet.
Enough.
Your punishment is over.
Now I free you from slavery.
Greetings, Uncle.
Come, Karna. Have a seat.
I used to think that only fools like us keep worrying.
Uncle, by getting worried, you've joined Duryodhan's and my group.
Karna, all the worries are not the same.
You never analyze worry.
And I?
I try to look beyond the results.
Duryodhan doesn't want to see anything.
Brother-in-law is blind..
..and my sister Gandhari has deliberately become blind.
But what is wrong with you?
What has happened to you?
Karna, your selfish purpose can be served if Duryodhan lives..
..and not if he ceases to exist!
Uncle, I have no selfish purpose at all.
I'm indebted to him.
Uncle, get one thing clear.
As long as I live the question of Duryodhan's non-existence doesn't arise.
Karna is standing between his life and death.
I swear by the sun, Ill back push Death rushing at Duryodhan.
Therefore, as long as Karna is alive..
..don't even think of the possibility of Duryodhan's death.
Karma, I have seen many possible things..
..becoming impossible and the impossible becoming possible.
I do win the game, but victory slips from my hands.
It slips from my hands like a fish!
The exile of the Pandavas is about to end.
And their anonymity is my last gamble.
I've been noticing since many days..
..that Duryodhan doesn't trust me like he used to earlier.
He has started to question me! He is questioning me!
That why I've called you here.
You're his best friend.
He hasn't lost his trust in you.
So, tell him to send spies.
He is still left with one year.
If you don't find them in this one year..
..then there will definitely be a war next year.
I don't doubt your valor..
..but a war is a war.
So, I wish that Duryodhan wins the war without fighting.
So please explain to him how important it is to send spies.
Before they hide themselves..
..nab them.
Nab them!
"In the way where straightness is there"
"Righteousness will be present there"
"In the place where righteousness stays"
"Victory is also sure"