Mahabharat Episode Discussion Thread # 18 - Page 67

Coming to the Episode😉..the Brahmastra making its way to earth, travels past thru' a worried Panchali, mourning for her sons, & hits Uttara on the womb, much to the shock of Subhi & her😕..Poor Panchali..like losing her sons weren't enough, she was really anxious to see that Astra go straight to Uttara's shivir😭..it felt really bad to see Uttara screaming & writhing in so much pain!😭 The expression on Panchali's face hearing that scream & when Subhi called out to her was..😲😕..really felt for Panchali!😭😭😭 Why does Panchali have to go thru' so much pain just when she begins to find some moment of peace, happiness or solace😲😭..Panchali & Subhi were so helpless watching Uttara struggle..with uncontrollable tears, Panchali can only think of one person for help..Her Sakha Govind!🤗 I so Loved the way she called out to Him..also Love the Sincere Devotion & Faith Sakhi has in Her Govind😳..she knows that when all else fails around her, it'll only be Govind standing by her side, helping her tide thru' the rough seas!👏 And when Sakhi Panchali calls out to Govind with so much Trust & Pain, how could Sakha not come to the rescue?😊 One cry from Panchali & Govind knew it was time to act🥳..Man!! was Govind angry..and this time Really Really Angry!😕 To a point of losing His cool completely..nobody tests Govind's Patience to this extent!!😲😒

And what followed after that was even more Fiery & Destructive than the Brahmastra itself!!😲 Govind's was seething with angst & He was on fire😕..those Eyes..Stern & Determined to punish, said it all👏👏👏..if only Eyes could Kill, Ashwi would have been burnt to ashes right there!🥳 Have never heard Govind's voice change to such Deep Tone👏👏👏..immersed in Pain & Anger..today God was Speaking Himself!!🥳 Gosh! I so Loved that scene😳👏..after, the VH, GG, & Draupadi's cry during the UPs Vadh, this was the other scene that gave me goose bumps when Madhav said: "Dyusht Ashwathama..you have always misused all your powers..nobody in the world, till today, has done what you have..you'll face more severe punishment than Duryodhan, Shakuni, Hiranyakashyap, Kans & Dusshasan.." 👏And then came Govind's Sudarshan Chakra!!🥳 Awesome!!👍🏼 I Loved the effect that was given to that entire Sudarshan Chakra bit👏👏👏..it looked so Divine!!😳 And the Sudarshan BG score👍🏼..it made the effect so Magnificent!🤗 Ashwi managed to have his last smirk before the Sudrashan Chakra punished him aptly!!😡

Loved how the Chakra ripped Ashwi's "Mani" off👏👏👏..and he went all Blue & stiff screaming in pain!👍🏼 Ashwi deserved it all!! The Pandavs had an expression of relief & satisfaction to see Ashwi punished😊..And what could be more worse for a human than to be cursed by God Himself?😲😕 There was no escaping Govind's wrath!👏👏👏 Loved the way Govind went: "You don't fear death right Ashwathama? I'll snatch away your death itself from you..i curse you to stay immortal..every part of your body will wear off..u will bleed from every bit of your body..no one will come near you..you will be running around all corners of the world, alone, till the end of time..you will be begging for death every second, but you will never get death..you will live with Agyan & in Darkness..the entire society will curse you but you'll still continue to breathe.."😳😲 That left me speechless!! Must've been so scary for Ashwi to listen to the curse of God Himself!!😲😕 And the "Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya" BG score that played then👏..stirred me from inside!👏👏👏 What an Amazing scene that was!!🥳

Poor Panchali & Subhi were trying so hard to calm Uttara down..Yudhi informing them that Uttara's womb has been hit by Ashwi's Brahmastra, only shocked & pained them even more😲😭..the P's were in tears & Arjun couldn't even look at Uttara's state😕..Loved Govind's expressions👏..so Calm & Composed..He had the answer to everything!

Loved my Queen Draupadi here🥳..those Eyes showing pain yet Determination to save Uttara's baby & Questioning Govind's justice..that Rocked & How!!👏👏👏 When Panchali told Govind that although He had warned of destruction, this wasn't the kind of destruction they were expecting that even the womb of their clan would be destroyed😕..Govind's expressions were Awesome👏..He felt for His Sakhi & her Questions had Him thoughtful. It was then Subhi's turn..Loved the Convo that Little Sister had with Brahta there👏👏👏..but openly declaring their Godliness & Powers!?😲😕 Though it sounded really Cute when Subhi spoke of how she had save Govind & Balaram thru' the Womb Swap, as Yogamaya😳..Govind had some of the Best Expressions here!👏👏👏 And that break down from Subhi with folded hands..pleading Govind to save the future of the P clan😭..to save Uttara's son was Touching!😭😭 So Loved that Brother-Sister moment when Govind calmed Subhi down👏👏👏..assuring that He wouldn't let anything happen to the future of the P clan because that was the future of the world😊..Really Loved how both Panchali & Parth looked up at Govind when He said that to Subhi..Nakul's expression was so Puppy Eyes like😳😉😆..those soothing words from Govind calmed both Subhi & Sakhi Panchali👏👏..only Govind was capable of such Wonder!🤗

Some great piece of Emoting from Veebha there!👏..She really stood out today from the coy & soft Subhadra to a more stronger woman, determined to save her son's baby!👏👏👏

Loved how Govind sat next to Uttara, placing His Divine hand on her womb😳..to bring the Baby back to life!👏👏👏 Govind closed His eyes & mouthed: "I, Vasudev Krishna, bring Uttara's womb back to life with all the Goodness earned by Me in this birth.." ..and the way He placed His hand on Uttara's forehead in Blessing was really Sweet!😳 And with one of my Fav BG scores - "Shri Krishna Govind" playing on, the effect of that scene was only enhanced!🤗 Uttara finally at ease with Govind's Blessings😊..i so Loved Govind's smile as He first looked up to His Sakhi😳..Panchali😳..& that Eye-Lock they shared thereafter, was Something Else!! Their Eyes Met & then there was no need for words😊😳..those Eyes did all the talking👏👏👏..Govind giving Panchali reassurance thru' those Eyes & Smile, while Panchali expressing her Gratitude, Love & Respect for her Sakha🤗..whenever, Panchali faced the worst of turmoils, it was only Govind who she found standing next to her😳..siding her & helping her out..she could only trust in Him!🥳 And Govind never ever failed His Panchali!👏👏👏 I so Love this Amazing Bond of Friendship they share!🤗

Loved How Govind spoke of Abhimanyu's baby becoming "Shudh" in Uttara's womb thru' death & re-birth😊..& Govind christening the unborn baby as "Parikshit"🥳..for the test of God the baby faced prior to its birth😳..Govind's smile there was adorable!🤗 And Nakul😉..still continuing with those puppy dog eyes look😛😆..And when Govind spoke to the P's of lighting the UPs pyres😕..he kept looking at Sakhi..feeling every bit of her pain & emotion..😭

Yet another Amazing sequence from the Episode was the scene that Panchali & Govind shared!👏 I have been so badly wanting to see a real good, long Sakha-Sakhi scene👍🏼..have always Loved their Convos from the start..always filled with so much Depth & Meaning!🥳 And am so thankful to the CVs for giving such a special exclusive Madhav-Draupadi scene to us, before the show ends..👏

R.I.P UP's😭😭..all of you will be Missed!!😭😭 Panchali..those Eyes still Determined & Strong like the Fiery Queen that she is🥳..yet moistened with tears for the loss of her precious sons😭..my heart poured out to her😭..Thankfully, Govind was with her!👍🏼 And the Convo that followed between Sakha & Sakhi was Awesome!!👏👏👏 Loved every bit of the Deep, Thought-Provoking discussion that they had👍🏼..& also the Eye-Talk they shared n Expressions on Govind's & Panchali's faces!👏👏👏 Love how Sakha & Sakhi have such open, straight from the heart - to the heart talks that they have!😳

When Draupadi told Govind that He had warned her of Destruction, but she ended up losing all her 5 sons to the war, it was so Touching to see Govind lookeing at her & asking if she was sad that she even fought this battle👏👏..Panchali's heart aching in the pain of losing her sons😭..that irreversible loss!😭 She couldn't control her emotions nor her tears before Sakha. Panchali spoke of how the shock that the heart gets is so unbearable that it seems like no truth is left in the world, & that she felt like her own parts were being cut off😕..i cried for her😭..the pain too much to take!

Panchali's Question to Govind on why He fought the war & what benefit they got out of it, why Govind hadn't used his magic spell to change people's hearts & give the Dharm Gyan to all of them..was nicely depicted!👏👏👏 Loved every bit of Govind's reply to Panchali😊...His Chamatkar couldn't bring about Dharma..because Man's mind was free to chose Adharm or Dharma depending on what His / Her soul decides👍🏼..though Man is free, He doesn't think about Dharma / Adharm😕..Man only follows/emulates those who are more strong & powerful than Him😳..and if that powerful person takes to Adharm, the rest end up doing evil deeds as well..Govind answering to Panchali's question on if there wasn't any other way out to restore Dharma without destruction, says that it was important to destroy completely, the past of the AryaVarta so as to establish a new rule..a new beginning👏..destruction was necessary for a pure & cleaner tomorrow👍🏼..and that all the bloodshed has purified the world..

Really Love the Deep questions Panchali asks Govind😳..seeking "Spasht Uttar" from her Sakha..then Panchali asks Govind why they weren't destroyed too..Govind tells her that she was born out of the Holy Fire to restore Dharma🥳..while the Pandavs were born thru' Blessings from the Gods themselves..Mantra Prasad👏👏👏..& Uttara's unborn child has already gone thru' the purification process thru' the re-birth experience👍🏼..so none of them held on to past blood when born..this Sacrifice was not just that of Draupadi or her family, but it was the sacrifice of the entire Aryavarta!👏👍🏼 Govind asks Panchali to forget her own pain think of the good & betterment of the entire community & society as a whole..😊

Really Loved the camera moving between Govind & Panchali in turns👏👏👏..and the last bit where Sakha & Sakhi watch the Sun rising over the horizon, awaiting a new tomorrow was so Beautifully depicted! The MB song playing in the BG only multplied the effect of that last scene..😳😊👏

It was SRJ & Pooja all the way for me Today!!🤗 They Completely Ruled the show today!👏

SRJ🤗..i really don't have enough words left with me to praise him any more😳..he surprises & awes me with such superb, out of this world performances!👏 Its Unbelievable how perfect n Godly he looks himself, playing the Magnificent Govind!🥳 That's the amount of Conviction SRJ has..i can't imagine anyone else playing Krishna but SRJ👏..when he emotes, it truly makes me feel that's how Govind would probably have been, since we never got to see the Supreme God Head!😳😊 I so Love SRJ🤗..he was Bang On today too..with the Eye-Talk, the Dialogue Delivery, Expressions, Body Language, Voice Modulation & Emoting!!👏👏👏 And when SRJ talks with those eyes😳..words can take a back seat!! I think i need find some new Vocabulary to speak in his praise!😉😳 No wonder only SRJ has managed to replace Nitish Bharadwaj as Krishna in my heart & mind!😳😊 Thank you for essaying the role of Krishna, SRJ!🤗 You Nail it every single time you come on screen👏..really Love you!!☺️ Keep Rocking!🥳

Pooja🤗..My Fiery Eyes!!👏 Another actor par excellence who surprises me all the time with such Amazing performances!!🥳 She has made me fall in Love with Draupadi all over again!😳😳 I have cried, laughed, slept, dreamed, read & watched Draupadi in the last 11 months..all thanks to Pooja!👏 She sure can speak volumes with those eyes!😳 There's no need for her to mouth dialogues👍🏼..because that's how convincingly she can communicate with just those eyes!🤗 Still can't believe MB is Pooja's debut show!!😲 She is a Marvel like i keep saying..Love her Emoting, Expression & Dialogue delivery👏..i am at a complete loss for words to praise her!🤗 Love her to Bits!!❤️ Thank you for taking the audition for Draupadi at the 9th hour, Pooja!😳..because if u hadn't, God Forbid, we wouldn't have been able to see Magic happen on screen!🤗 You are Awesome!!🥳

Precap: The P's return to HP👏👏👏..what was with Drith squeezing Bhim's arm till it bled so bad??😲😕