About the Episode

Draupadi Swyamvara was immediately followed by a violent battle started by those Kings who felt angered that a Brahman won the Swyamvara. They wanted to throw Draupadi in fire and destroy Drupad and his sons. To defend his would be wife and her family, rose Arjuna and his brother Bhimasen.  This episode covers that epic battle which is generally ignored by most recitation, lest truth may damage the reputation of a great warrior.

For the details of the authentic references used in this episode please head to our blog page on The Mahabharata Project website.

About the Series

Episodes in The Mahabharata Project

1. TMP01 ---The Endless Journey --- Begining and the milestones

2. TMP02---Draupadi's Swyamvara Part 1 --- Did Draupadi forbid Karna from Participation? 

3. TMP03---Draupadi's Swaymvara Part 2 --- Arjuna Karna Battle <--- You are Here

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