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Mahabharata Episode 12: The Kingdom of the Pandavas and Arjuna’s Exile
Mahabharata Episode 12: The Kingdom of the Pandavas and Arjuna’s Exile
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21 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2014
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Podcast episode
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Arjuna and UlupiDhritarashtra offered Pandavas the land of Khandava, a barren and uninhabited piece of land, to set up their Kingdom. To everybody's surprise, Yudhishtira accepts the offer. In Khandava, the Pandavas setup their capital in Indraprastha, a grand city build by Lord Indra himself. Rishi Narada tells the Pandavas the story of Sunda and Upasunda and advises them to setup a rule among themselves regarding the companionship of Draupadi with her husbands. But Arjuna had to break the rule to avoid a crisis. And as his punishment Arjuna goes into exile for twelve long years where he encounters several other romantic adventures. Listen to this intriguing episode by clicking on the audio player below. The episode can also be heard on iTunes. And join our Facebook page to stay updated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Oct 18, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (73)
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