All about Rakshashas, a race of beings that do not exist in our time frame and a story about how Bhimasena met Hidimbi, a Rakshasha.
Then, we proceed with our main story line with the dramatic appearance of Karna (Radheya) at the tournament for all of the sons of the House of Kuru. Check out the Summary below:
Robert Lee Camp is reading and providing commentary on stories from the Mahabharata. This session continues the story of the Pandavas and Kauravas.
Karna, who is actually the eldest Pandava son, appears at the tournament uninvited and challenges Arjuna.
Karna displays archery skills equal to or greater than Arjuna's, surprising everyone.
Kunti faints when seeing Karna, recognizing him as her abandoned son.
Duryodhana makes Karna king of Anga so he can duel Arjuna as an equal.
Karna pledges loyalty to Duryodhana for honoring him. This bond will impact events to come.
Arjuna and the Pandavas feel threatened by Karna's skills and alliance with the Kauravas.
Karna makes a dramatic entrance at the archery tournament, challenging Arjuna to combat. His archery skills impress everyone, equaling or exceeding Arjuna's abilities. This shocks and worries the Pandavas.
When Kunti sees Karna, she recognizes him as the son she abandoned years ago. She faints upon seeing her son for the first time since infancy.
Since Karna is not royalty, he cannot duel Arjuna under tournament rules. Duryodhana makes Karna king of Anga so he can fight Arjuna as an equal.
Karna is deeply moved by Duryodhana's gesture. He pledges complete loyalty to Duryodhana, which will impact events to come between the Pandavas and Kauravas.
Arjuna is humiliated that Karna matched his skills. The Pandavas worry Karna's alliance with the Kauravas threatens their power.
The Pandavas must determine how to contend with Karna's abilities and his bond with the Kauravas.
Kunti must keep Karna's true identity secret, while dealing with emotional turmoil.
The feud between Pandavas and Kauravas will likely escalate due to Karna's influence.Key TakeawaysTopics:Karna's Dramatic Appearance and Challenge to ArjunaKarna's True Identity Revealed to KuntiDuryodhana Names Karna King to Enable the DuelKarna Pledges Undying Loyalty to DuryodhanaPandavas Feel Threatened by Karna's Skills and Loyalty to KauravasNext Steps: