Mahabharat Written Update: 04/08/14 - Krishna tricks Duryodhan

Episode begins with Shakuni rolling the dice and Krishna smiling while watching him. Shakuni once again manipulates the dice to fall on his desired number. Krishna tells him that humans always try to control the fruits of their actions and try to obtain these fruits as per their own wishes. Krishna says that once a gambler holds dice in his hands he is unable to hold them without playing a game. He doesn't realise that he doesn't control the dice...they control him. 👏 Krishna says that humans always worry about whether or not they will receive the rewards of their actions, but they never consider whether it is the right time to act or not.

In the Kaurava camp Duryodhan remembers Ashwathama's message telling him to go to meet his mother Gandhari in the nude so that she can remove the bandage on her eyes and make his body impenetrable. Duryodhan removes his armour and dhoti 😆 but jumps in shock as he hears Krishna call him from behind! 🤣Duryodhan runs to hide behind a tree but Krishna follows him there. He teases Duryodhan saying that this is not bathing time but for you it is definitely time to renounce the world. Krishna tells Duryodhan that for some people clothes are dignity, limits, arrogance or sometimes even bondage. Krishna asks Duryodhan which one he is giving up?

Krishna is again shown playing dice with Shakuni. Shakuni wins again and laughs. He tells Krishna that his dice reward him according to his wishes so he has no need to listen to Krishna's lectures on karma. Krishna says that humans on the road to success always think this way. This is the reason that they run towards the Mandir when they first hear of failure. When they are successful again they forget God and believe in themselves again, and these people never fully believe in God nor in themselves. Krishna tells Shakuni that life is not a dice game where you only play with the person opposite you. Krishna says there are people outside our line of vision who are all playing too. Shakuni listens suspiciously as Krishna says this is why I believe in karma rather than the outcome.

Back outside, Duryodhan tells Krishna to leave as he cannot stand in his way. Krishna says that nobody can block anybody's path, otherwise there would never have been so much destruction at Kurukshetra. Krishna says he only gives out knowledge based on his power and the listener accepts his knowledge based on their dharma. Duryodhan tells Krishna that from his mouth 'dharma' sounds like an insult. What manner of cheating did you not resort to, in order to defeat me? Krishna agrees saying that he had mentioned at the start that this war would have lots of cheating involved. Krishna blames Duryodhan for his own failure because he carries out tasks without thinking of the consequences. Just like today when you are naked and going to see your mother to make your body impentrable. Duryodhan asks Krishna how he knows all this. Krishna says he knows that protection can be offered as charity and that he saw Ghandari enter Kurukshetra. Duryodhan says he will obtain protection and kill the Pandavas tomorrow. Krishna reminds him to think of all the consequences of his actions otherwise as usual his victory will turn into defeat. Krishna excuses himself and turns to leave but Duryodhan asks him for a plainer meaning of his words. Krishna says if you insist so much then of course I will tell you - you are going to your mother completely naked, and dharma and traditions say that if a young man goes to his mother in such a state, her death could be on his hands. Such a sin could definitely cause his defeat. Duryodhan thinks about the rules of mace fighting - it is not allowed to hit below the waist. Duryodhan tells Krishna that he doesn't need that area to be impenetrable, only the main part of his body. Krishna smiles and excuses himself again.

Krishna withdraws from throwing the dice again and Shakuni reminds him that if he looses he will have to take 'agni snaan'. Krishna agrees but only is he looses. Shakuni says he doesn't understand Krishna's wish to play dice. Krishna laughs saying which of his leela's has Shakuni ever been able to understand. Krishna tells Shakuni that those who play to win must experience victory and loss, whereas he only performs leela. Krishna explains that leela is a state where there is no attraction to victory and neither is there fear of defeat, only the delight at living life. Shakuni tells him to stop lying and asks if he has no attraction to the Pandava's victory. Krishna denies this saying that it doesn't matter if a pot of grain has some grains at the top and some at the bottom - in the end they will all be made into food. Krishna tells Shakuni that everyone has to die one day, but importance lies in when they die and how. Krishna says he is not bound to anyone by attraction, he only believes in dharma's victory. Shakuni tells Krishna that tomorrow Duryodhan will kill the Pandavas and he will win. Krishna asks Shakuni if he is certain that Duryodhan will return with his whole body made hard, or will some part be left without protection. Shakuni tries to leave the tent but Krishna reminds him that he cannot leave the game unfinished or he will have to do agni snaan. Shakuni insults Krishna calling him a cheater and asks what he has done this time? Krishna recalls his conversation with Duryodhan and Shakuni tries to leave again. Krishna says he did not throw the dice even once and you have accepted defeat? Shakuni is furious and calls for Duryodhan. He limps towards the Kaurava camp, while Duryodhan is show gathering banana leaves to wear around his waist.

Duryodhan enters the tent where Gandhari is waiting. Gandhari tells Duryodhan that her penance will protect him. Gandhari begins to remove her blindfold.

Shakuni reaches the camp and bumps into Ashwathama. They both go towards the tent to find Duryodhan.

Gandhari removes the blindfold and opens her eyes. Beams of light are shown leaving her eyes and surrounding Duryodhan's uncovered flesh. Once the process is complete Duryodhan roars as he feels his new-found strength.

Shakuni and Ashwathama arrive at the tent but they cannot enter as it is on fire.

Inside the tent Duryodhan is unconscious. Gandhari looks at him but quickly reties her blindfold. Shakuni and Ashwathama arrive, worried about Duryodhan's safety. Shakuni worries that Duryodhan's life may still be in danger. Gandhari is shocked hearing this. Shakuni says because Duryodhan covered part of himself with leaves, that part will remain weak. Shakuni blames Krishna for this.

Back in Krishna's tent, Krishna picks up Shakuni's dice and squeezes them into dust.

Precap: Balrama asks Krishna that if partiality is wrong for humans then why are you doing it? Balrama says you cheated with Bhishma and Karna but I never tried to stop you. Balrama tells Krishna that he cannot direct Bhima to his victory and cannot tell anyone about the part of Duryodhan's body that has remained weak.


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thanks for the written update😊

Thanks much for the WU, Bhavaani! :D

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