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Bhīma and Arjuna, both bruised and bloody from the battle with the kings, turned and walked toward the stadium’s southern …

At the house Kuntī, who had not accompanied her sons to the svayaṁvara for fear of discovery, was feeling great …

As Kuntī sat in the still evening air lost in thoughts of affection for her children, Arjuna suddenly entered the …

Filled with relief and happiness to hear her son’s voice, Kuntī called back, “Share among yourselves whatever you have acquired.” …

When Kuntī saw the white-robed princess bowing before her, she gasped in horror. “What have I done! How can you …

Kuntī felt her religious principles threatened. She valued truth above all else. Even in jest she never lied. Fearful that …

Yudhiṣṭhira looked thoughtful. He consoled his mother and assured her that neither she nor Draupadī would be touched by sin. …

Arjuna was surprised. “O King, do not hurl me onto the path of the wicked. Your command is not consistent …

Hearing Arjuna’s respectful words, the other Pāṇḍavas glanced at Draupadī. They had all expected that she would become Arjuna’s wife, …

Yudhiṣṭhira could understand his brothers’ minds. He recalled Vyāsadeva’s words. Even though he had advised Arjuna to try to win …

Upon hearing Yudhiṣṭhira’s words, all the brothers became joyful. Yudhiṣṭhira was equal to their father Pāṇḍu. His authority was final, …

The two Yādava heroes entered the room and saw Yudhiṣṭhira seated on the floor surrounded by his brothers. With his …

After they had all exchanged appropriate greetings according to their status, the Pāṇḍavas gazed at Kṛṣṇa. They marveled at how, …

Kṛṣṇa smiled, “Fire is always visible even when covered. Who but the Pāṇḍavas could have performed such feats at the …

Kṛṣṇa then said He had best leave before He drew attention to the brothers and gave away their disguise. He …

Unknown to the brothers, Dṛṣṭadyumna had also followed them back and was now lying concealed near the hut. He watched …

Dṛṣṭadyumna watched as his sister cheerfully did as she was instructed, giving half of the food to the huge-bodied youth …

The prince had seen and heard enough. It was obvious that these men were powerful warriors. Surely they were royalty …

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