(pg. 88-92) The 5 brothers went out in search of things that belonged to a brima. One at a time, each brother went out to a lake and drank some of the water and fell dead from ignoring the warning of a voice. Yudhistira went and followed the instructions of the voice and answered all of the voice's questions. He pleased the god, which was the source of the voice, and because of this all of his brothers arose and were alive again. The yacht had been Yudhistira's father Yama, the God of Justive. He has been pleased with Yudhistira's answers and let his brothers live and blessed them with the power to remain incognito.
(pg. 93) The brothers decide on the city to live their 13th year and what they should do while there and what their names shall be. The decide to work in the palace of the King of Virata.
(pg. 97) Draupadi is assaulted by Kichaka, the brother of the Queen. She seeks help from Bhima and they devise a plan. Kichaka falls for the plan and Bhima kills him. Draupadi explains that he was killed by her gandharva husbands and the citizens then see her as an evil spirit. They seize her and decide to cremate her on Kichaka's funeral pyre. Bhima rescues her and, while doing so, destroys Kichaka's soldiers.
(pg. 100) Duryodhana realizes the Pandavas only have 13 days left until they are free from their exile. His spires cannot find them for they are hidden by the protection of Yama. One of his spies tells him about the events at Virata. They decide to look there.
(pg. 102) Duryodhana decided to attack Virata because he believes the Pandavas are there. He has also chose to attack the kingdom because the general of the army (Kichaka) was dead. Susurman took the king of Virata prisoner. Bhima saved the king. Thousands of Virata cattle were being stolen, so prince Uttara decided to do something about it. He spent most of his time in the women's quarters along with Arjuna. With the help of Draupadi, he decided to make Arjuna his charioteer.
(pg. 105) Uttara and Arjuna took off in the chariot. The prince told Arjuna to stop and/or slow down once he saw that Karna and Duryodhana were present, but Arjuna did not stop. Instead he sped up. Prince Uttara became very afraid and began to make up excuses, but Arjuna continued on and said that if they did not return with cattle the women would laugh at them. Arjuna told the prince that he intended to fight and that he would still fight even if the prince could not.
(pg. 105-106) Uttara became desperate, proclaiming that he did not care if anything happened. He then jumped off the chariot and ran in the other direction. Arjuna ran after him and told the prince to drive the chariot while he (Arjuna) did the fighting. They went over to a certain tree and got down the weapons Arjuna had hid in the tree earlier in the story. Arjuna then revealed the true identity of himself and the others to the prince.
(pg. 109) Arjuna battles his master, Drona. His battle was friendly, except with Karna. Arjuna mauled Karna. The war was over. Arjuna told Uttara not to reveal who he or the rest of his family really was and to tell the King that it was Uttara who has fought and won.
(pg. 110) The king got mad at Yudhistira and threw dice at him. Uttar scolded his father for doing so. Then he told his father that he did nothing in the battle and that it was the son of a deity who has been successful. When questioned, Uttara said that the son of a deity had disappeared after the war but might appear again in the days to come.
(pg. 113) 3 days after the battle, King Virata found Yudhistira and his brothers sitting on the seats meant for kings whilst wearing costly robes and jewelry. He became outraged and ordered them to leave. Yudhistira announced himself and his brothers and Virata was so overcome that he offered his wealth, cattle, and entire kingdom to them in recompense for treating them as servants. He then offered his daughter to Arjuna, but Arjuna turned her down and said she would be better suited for his son Abhimanyu.
*(pg. 114) The description of Abhmanyu and Uttarai's wedding.
(pg. 115-116) Hall became quiet as everyone looked at Krishna. This signified the starting point of his leadership in the impending conflict with he Kauravas. Krishna addressed the assembly. Balarama spoke to the assembly. They spoke about Duryodhana and how the Pandavas deserved half of his kingdom, as well as the fact that they must be careful and tread lightly around Duryodhana. Satyaki spoke and clarified the dice situation. He then stated that the only way to appeal to the Kauravas would be with arrows rather than words. Drupada agreed with Satyaki and said they must prepare for war and summon their allies. Goal is to reestablish the Pandavas.
(pg. 117-118) Both Arjuna and Duryodhana went to request the help of Krishna. Because Arjuna sat at Krishna's feet and Duryodhana sat at his head, Arjuna was the first to be seen by Krishna and was therefore the first to chose. Krishna said that he could either give his army of a million strong soldiers or himself. Arjuna chose Krishna. Duryodhana was happy to accept the million soldiers and thought Arjuna was a fool.
(pg. 119) Salya, a powerful king, was on his way with his troops to assist Yudhistira. Duryodhana organized receptions for Salya along the way. Sala asked for the person responsible because he wanted to reward him. Duryodhana was brought to him and asked Salya to lead his arm. Sala accepted. He then spoke to Yudhistira and promised him that he would discourage Karna at a crucial moment.
(pg. 121) The priest chosen to be messenger arrived at the Kauravas and spoke to them. Bhishma spike first saying that everything the priest said was true. Karen interrupted him angrily.
(pg. 123) Dhritarashtra ended the discussion and sought the advise of Sanjaya. He said to say nothing to the Pandavas that might be disagreeable or could provoke war (basically be careful what you say). Sanjaya traveled to Virata and spoke to Yudhistira, asking him for peace rather than war. Krishna then spoke about how the universe is a balance between action and reaction
(pg. 125) Sanjaya returns and speaks to Dhritarashtra about his exchange with Yudhistira. Dhritarashtra seeks the advise of Vidura. Voider advises him to give Yudhistira his kingdom and to get rid of Duryodhana because he is evil.
(pg. 129) Duryodhana speaks to his father and tells him that he is confident they will win and defeat Arjuna and the rest of the Pandavas. Dhritarashtra believes his son to be delirious. He believes that his son only wants war because of his companions Karna, Sakuni, and Dussasana. Duryodhana then states that he will not live side by side with the Pandavas and that either they will die or he will die. Karna then says that he will not fight as long as Bhishma is still alive.
(pg. 131) Vyasa assured Dhritarashtra that the Kaurava's end was coming.
 |
| Duryodhana and Drona (Source) |
No comments:
Post a Comment