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Episode 94
Episode 94
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
After the mourning period is over, Krishna leads Yudhishthir to the throne. Yudhishthir crowns Bheem the Yuvraj and appoints Vidur as the Prime Minister of Hastinapur. Arjun is made the commander of the army.
Episode 93
Episode 93
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
The Kurukshetra war has ended. The Pandavas visit Dhritarashtra who coldly embraces Yudhishthir. Dhritarashtra then moves forward to embrace Bheem, but Krishna tells Bheem to put an iron statue in his place. Dhritarashtra hugs and crushes the iron statue.
Episode 92
Episode 92
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Duryodhan commands Ashwathama, the new commander-in-chief, to kill the Pandavas. Ashwathama, Kripacharya and Krit Verma arrive at the Pandava camp in the middle of the night as Dhristadyum and Draupadi’s five sons are sleeping.
Episode 91
Episode 91
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
The battle between Bheem and Duryodhan begins. The warriors appear equal in strength and skill, but Krishna informs Bheem that Duryodhan could be defeated only if he smashes Duryodhan’s thighs.
Episode 90
Episode 90
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Kunti visits the battlefield in the middle of the night to grieve over the dead body of her son Karna. Yudhisthir finds her and learns that Karna was her brother. “Had I known, I wouldn’t have fought this war,” says Yudhisthir.
Episode 89
Episode 89
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
The battle between Karna and Arjun begins. Karna sends a dazzling arrow, which splits fire towards Arjun. Krishna presses Arjun’s chariot five fingers deep in the mud,so that the shaft misses his head and only strikes his crown.
Episode 88
Episode 88
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
On the battlefield, Dushasan attacks Bheem with his arrows. Bheem remembers what Dushasan had done to Draupadi and anger blazes within him. Bheem jumps from his chariot and attacks Dushasan.
Episode 87
Episode 87
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Drona spreads fear and destruction in the Pandava army. He seems invincible but Krishna tells Yudhisthir and Arjun that Drona can be defeated. “If he were to hear that his son, Ashwathama is dead,he would lose interest in life and throw down his weapons.”
Episode 86
Episode 86
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Bheem and Hidimba’s mighty son, Ghatotkach, joins the Pandavas in the war. Duryodhan realizes that Ghatotkach must be destroyed and encourages Karna to use his “shakti” (divine weapon).
Episode 85
Episode 85
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Arjun vows to kill Jayadhrath before sunset to avenge the death of his son Abhimanyu. If he is unable to kill Jayadhrath before sunset, Arjun swears he will burn himself to death.
Episode 84
Episode 84
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
On the battlefield Arjun tells Krishna to take his chariot to Jayadhrath. “There is a wall of Kaurav army between you and Jayadhrath” says Krishna.” I have to break the wall to complete my oath.” Declares Arjun. Krishna is amused.
Episode 83
Episode 83
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Arjun kills Susarama the Trigatha Chief and returns to the Pandava camp. He learns about Abhimanyu’s death and discovers that Jayadhrath was the main cause of his son’s death. Arjun vows to kill Jayadhrath before sunset the next day.
Episode 82
Episode 82
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Yudhisthir learns about Drona’s plan to arrange the Kaurav forces in the Chakra-Vyuha. Unfortunately, Yudhisthir cannot depend on Arjun for Susarama has lured him away from the battlefield, but Arjun’s son, Abhimanyu offers his assistance.
Episode 81
Episode 81
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Drona decides to arrange his focuses in a “Chakra – Vyuha,” which is a battle arrangement that only Arjun can penetrate and emerge from. The Trigartha Chief Susarama is asked to assist the Kauravas in their plan to capture Yudhisthir.
Episode 80
Episode 80
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
The Kaurav warriors sit in council and decide to have Drona capture Yudhisthir alive. Duryodhan says,“I will end the war when Yudhisthir is in our hands." Drona agrees to the plan after Duryodhan promises that Yudhisthir would not be sentenced to death.
Episode 79
Episode 79
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
On the tenth day of battle, Arjun positions Shikhandi in front of him and attacks Bheeshma. As Arjun’s arrows pierce his body, Bheeshma smiles. Bheeshma’s shield is cut into pieces by Arjun’s arrows and he falls onto the ground.
Episode 78
Episode 78
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
The Pandavas are faced with a huge problem, victory continues to elude them. They were blessed by Bheeshma to achieve victory but they could only achieve victory after they kill Bheeshma and Bheeshma could not be killed unless he willed himself to die.
Episode 77
Episode 77
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
The Pandavas army fares poorly during the first day of the battle. Dhrishtadyumna, the commander-in-chief of the Pandavas, devises strategies to avoid a repetition of the first day. Bheeshma’s chariot, Duryodhan’s men protect the grand sire.
Episode 76
Episode 76
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
During the afternoon of the first day of battle, Abhimanyu attacks grand sire Bheeshma and brings down his chariot’s flag. The Kauravas warriors retaliate with a combined attack on the youthful warrior. Bheeshma’s chariot continues to create havoc.
Episode 75
Episode 75
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
The battle is about to begin, but Yudhisthir removes his Armour, puts down his weapons, and descends from his chariot. The Pandavas and the Kauravas forces look with amazement as he proceeds on foot towards the Kaurava camp..
Episode 74
Episode 74
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Krishna says to Arjun, “I am birthless and changeless. I am the Lord. I take birth through the power of my Maya”. Unable to satisfy Arjun’s hopeless conscience, Krishna grants divine eyesight to Arjun and stuns him with his “Viraat Roop” .
Episode 73
Episode 73
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Krishna continues to talk to Arjun about the importance of following Dharma (Duty). He tells Arjun to equate pain with pleasure and profit with loss.
Episode 72
Episode 72
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Arjun refuses to fight and kill his relatives and friends. Krishna tell him that “Atama (Soul) cannot be killed” and advises Arjun to be strong. Krishna’s teachings to Arjun at the battlefield form the basis of the “BHAGAWAD – GITA” (The Song of God).
Episode 71
Episode 71
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Krishna tells Arjun to seek Goddess Durga’s blessings for winning the war. Arjun prays to the Goddess. She tells him, “ Wherever there is righteousness there is Krishna, and wherever there is Krishna, there is victory.”
Episode 70
Episode 70
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Shikhandi, who was Amba in the previous life, is anxious for the Kurukshetra war because he wants to fight with Bheeshma. Bheeshma had insulted Amba by refusing to marry her after he had abducted her.
Episode 69
Episode 69
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
All the warriors expect Balram and Rukhmi (Rukmani’s brother) move towards the battelfield. Balram remains neutral and both parties deny Rukhmi’s help. Duryodhan tricks Salya into joining the Kaurava army.
Episode 68
Episode 68
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Yudhishtir holds a meeting and Drishtadyum is appointed Supreme Commander of the Pandora army. Drupad, Shikhandi, Bheem and the other prominent warriors take command of the various divisions. The stage is set for the Kurukshetra war.
Episode 67
Episode 67
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Vidur submits his resignation to Dhritarashtra, he is depressed by the inevitable war. Kunti worries about the battle to be fought between her sons, Karna and the Pandava brothers. She visits Karna and tells him the truth about his birth.
Episode 66
Episode 66
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Krishna’s peace mission has failed. Krishna goes to Kunti and tells her what has happened at the Court. He asks her if she has a message for her sons. “The time has come”, she says, “for which a Kshatriya woman brings forth sons.”
Episode 65
Episode 65
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Krishna goes to the court of Hastinapur. He suggests that Indraprastha be given back to the Pandavaas, but Duryodhan insists that the Pandavas must return to the forest. Krishna then suggests that five villages be given to the five Pandava brothers.
Episode 64
Episode 64
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
The war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas looks inevitable, but Krishna makes a last attempt for peace. Krishna arrives in Hastinapur and is flooded with valuable presents.
Episode 63
Episode 63
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
In Hastinapur everyone is nervous when Sanjay returns from the meeting with Yudhishthir and his allies. Sanjay says, “Duryodhan should know that Arjun said, ‘If Indraprastha is not given back to us, we will uproot the Kauravas.”
Episode 62
Episode 62
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
Vidur advises Dhritrashtra to return Indraprastha to the Pandavas. Gandhari also ask her husband to act justly, but Dhritrashtra refuses to accept their advice. He sends a message to Yudhishthir, telling the Pandavas to spend twelve more years in exile.
Episode 61
Episode 61
aired: Sat, Nov 27, 1993
After the wedding of Abhimanyu and Uttara, Krishna, the Pandavas, Virat and others meet in Virat’s assembly. They decide to send an emissary to Hastinapur to seek the restoration of Indraprastha. The emissary arrives in Hastinapur.
Episode 60
Episode 60
aired: Sat, Nov 18, 1989
Duryodhan and Karna advance into battle. Arjun attacks the Kaurav army and the Kaurav warriors fall unconscious due to his magical weapons. News arrives from the battlefield and King Virat boasts about the glory of his son Uttar.
Episode 59
Episode 59
aired: Sat, Nov 11, 1989
The news of Keechak's death reaches Duryodhan. He suspects that Bheem is responsible and decides to invade Virat. King Susarma of Trigarta also invades Virat. He captures Virat, but Bheem attacks and Virat emerges victorious.
Episode 58
Episode 58
aired: Sat, Nov 4, 1989
Keechak is mad with lust for Draupadi. Draupadi runs to the Virat court, where Keechak angrily kicks her in the presence of Yudhishtir and Bheem. Draupadi reports the matter to Queen Sudeshna and asks Bheem for protection and revenge. Bheem kills Keechak.
Episode 57
Episode 57
aired: Sat, Oct 28, 1989
Karna has assumed the guise of a Brahmin and has become a disciple of Parshuram. Parshuram observes Karna's resistance to pain and realizes that he is a Kshatriya.In anger, he curses Karna.
Episode 56
Episode 56
aired: Sat, Oct 21, 1989
The Pandavas live incognito and serve King Virat. Yudhishthir becomes a courtier named Kanak. Bheem becomes a cook. Nakul and Sahadev look after cattle and horses. Arjun becomes a eunuch named Brihannala and Draupadi becomes Sairandhir.
Episode 55
Episode 55
aired: Sat, Oct 14, 1989
Jayadrath, Duryodhan's brother-in-law, does penance for kidnapping Draupadi and is rewarded by Lord Shiva. In the forest, the Pandavas plan their 13th year of exile to live incognito and to work in another Kingdom.
Episode 54
Episode 54
aired: Sat, Oct 7, 1989
In Indralok, Lord Indra limits Urvashi's curse on Arjun to one year during which he becomes an eunuch. In Dwaraka, Sri Krishna trains his nephew Abhimanyu in the martial arts. In Hastinapur, Bheeshma, Drona and Vidur worry about the future of the Kingdom.
Episode 53
Episode 53
aired: Sat, Sep 30, 1989
Rishi Durvasa and his followers arrive in the forest to visit the Pandavas. He requests food for himself and his followers and Draupadi is worried, for her cooking vessel is empty.
Episode 52
Episode 52
aired: Sat, Sep 23, 1989
After hearing about the Pandavas exile, Krishna goes to visit them. He advises the Pandavas to prepare for war and tells Arjun unwillingly to do penance to obtain divine weapons. Arjun does penance and eventually pleases Lord Shiva.
Episode 51
Episode 51
aired: Sat, Sep 16, 1989
Rishi Vyas rebukes Dhritarashtra for exiling the Pandavas. He predicts the extinction of the Kauravs after 14 years due to Duryodhan's misdeeds. Duryodhan and his men leave for Dwaitavan to witness the distress of the Pandavas.
Episode 50
Episode 50
aired: Sat, Sep 9, 1989
The departure of the Pandavas upset Bheeshama, Vidur, Drona and the other elders of the Royal House of Kurus. Vidur advises Dhritarashtra to summon them back. Dhritarashtra rebukes Vidur, so Vidur leaves.
Episode 49
Episode 49
aired: Sat, Sep 2, 1989
Duryodhan threatens to wage war against the Pandavas. When Dhritarashtra forbids him for war, Duryodhan secures Dhritarashtra's approval to entice Yudhishthir to another game of dice. Yudhishthir accepts the challenge but is once again defeated.
Episode 48
Episode 48
aired: Sat, Aug 26, 1989
Gandhari warns Dhritarashtra that the attempt to disrobe Draupadi will cause the destruction of his lineage. Dhritarashtra gives everything back to the Pandavas. Arjun swears that the Pandavas want the dead bodies of Duryodhan, Dushasan and Shakuni .
Episode 47
Episode 47
aired: Sat, Aug 19, 1989
Enraged, Duryodhan asks his brother Dushasan to bring Draupadi in the assembly hall. Dushasan drags Draupadi to the hall and tries to disrobe her but a miracle occurs. Bheem swears to avenge the wrongdoing, while Draupadi rises to curse the Kauravas.
Episode 46
Episode 46
aired: Sat, Aug 12, 1989
Duryodhan suggests that Shakuni cast the dice for him. Yudhishthir loses his entire Kingdom, his brothers, himself and Draupadi. Duryodhan insists that Draupadi be fetched to the assembly hall and orders Prathikami to bring her.
Episode 45
Episode 45
aired: Sat, Aug 5, 1989
Dhritarashtra orders Vidur to go to Indraprastha and to invite Yudhishthir to Hastinapur to play dice with Duryodhan.The Pandavas arrive in Hastinapur and pay their respect to the King.
Episode 44
Episode 44
aired: Sat, Jul 29, 1989
Duryodhan is unhappy about the prosperity of the Pandavas. Shakuni consoles him and later loses in a game of dice to Yudhishthir. Duryodhan walks around Yudhishthir's “Maya Mahal” and falls into one of the pools.
Episode 43
Episode 43
aired: Sat, Jul 22, 1989
Yudhishthir decides to perform the Rajsuya Yagna. The first honor is rendered to Sri Krishna. Shishupal, the King of Chedi, asks, "When there are so many Kings gathered in this assembly? Why should the first honor be paid to Krishna?"
Episode 42
Episode 42
aired: Sat, Jul 15, 1989
Bheem and Jarasandh are so equally matched in strength that they fight for nearly fourteen days without rest. When Jarasandh finally shows signs of exhaustion, Krishna prompts Bheem to bring an end to him
Episode 41
Episode 41
aired: Sat, Jul 8, 1989
Arjun and Subhadra arrive at Dwarika and are formally married. Arjun later returns to Indraprastha with Subhadra. Draupadi welcomes Subhadra. Yudhishthir seeks Sri Krishna's advice on performing the Rajsuya Yagna.
Episode 40
Episode 40
aired: Sat, Jul 1, 1989
The Pandavas were happy in Indraprastha. To avoid rivalry amongst themselves, they had come to a decision to have Draupati divide her time equally between the five brothers.
Episode 39
Episode 39
aired: Sat, Jun 24, 1989
Yudhishthir is coronated with great celebration. Dhritrashtra bids Yudhishthir farewell with his words Yudhishthir knew that the land was a barren wasteland, but he agreed to accept this injustice because he wanted peace.
Episode 38
Episode 38
aired: Sat, Jun 17, 1989
The decision to partition the Kingdom of Hastinapur between the Kauravas and the Pandavas is not liked by the Pandavas, but Krishna consoles them and tells them that Khandavprastha is their Karmabhoomi (field of action).
Episode 37
Episode 37
aired: Sat, Jun 10, 1989
The Pandavas and Draupadi return to Hastinapur. Dhritrashtra conceals his disappointment and orders everyone to welcome them. Determined to establish peace between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, Bheeshma suggests giving half the kingdom to Yudhishthir.
Episode 36
Episode 36
aired: Sat, Jun 3, 1989
Duryodhan and Shakuni are furious when they learn that the Pandava brothers are alive and that King Dhritrashtra has sent Vidur to call them back to Hastinapur. Karna is ready to fight them.
Episode 35
Episode 35
aired: Sat, May 27, 1989
Without hesitation, Arjun shoots his arrow into the target. He wins Draupadi's hand in Marriage. The Princes are loud with anger about how a Brahmin can marry a princess. Shri Krishna seeks to appease the Princes and Arjun and Bheem protect Draupadi.
Episode 34
Episode 34
aired: Sat, May 20, 1989
The Pandavas journey through the forest and learn about Draupadi the daughter of King Drupad. Many warrior princes were invited for the wedding.The candidate for the hand of the princes was required to string a mighty steel bow and shoot a steel arrow.
Episode 33
Episode 33
aired: Sat, May 13, 1989
The Pandavas stay in the city of Ekchakra in the guise of Brahmins. Kunti and Bheem learn of a cruel and terribly strong rakshasa named Bakasur who was harassing the people. Bheem sets out to eliminate this rakshasa.
Episode 32
Episode 32
aired: Sat, May 6, 1989
After escaping from the tragedy, the Pandavas arrived in a forest and took rest.
Episode 31
Episode 31
aired: Sat, Apr 29, 1989
Only three days are left for the house of wax to go up in flames and for Kunti and her sons to burn to death. Vidur informs the Pandavas of the evil plan and sends them a miner who helps them dig a tunnel to escape.
Episode 30
Episode 30
aired: Sat, Apr 22, 1989
Kunti takes Yudhishthir to Gandhari to seek her blessings before leaving for Varnavat.Gandhari is extremely happy to learn that Yudhishthir will stay in the beautiful palace built by her son Duryodhan.
Episode 29
Episode 29
aired: Sat, Apr 15, 1989
Duryodhan asks Dhritarashtra to send the Pandava brothers to Varnavat to attend a festival.He threatens to commit suicide if the Pandava brothers are not sent to Varnavat.Dhritarashtra is worried conflict between Yudhishthir and Duryodhan.
Episode 28
Episode 28
aired: Sat, Apr 8, 1989
Rukmani asked Krishna to take her away from Vidarbha before she gets married to Shishupal. Krishna decides to go to Vidarbha and defeats the forces of Bheeshmal and Shishupal and take Rukmani away. In Hastinapur, Dhirtarashtra is worried about his throne.
Episode 27
Episode 27
aired: Sat, Apr 1, 1989
The court meets to name the Heir Apparent to the throne of Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra is compelled to appoint Yudhishthir because of his superior intellect. Jarasandh, the King of Magadha, arrives in Vidarbha to meet King Bheeshmak.
Episode 26
Episode 26
aired: Sat, Mar 25, 1989
After finishing his education at Sandeepani Gurukul Shri Krishna returns to Mathura. Krishna advises Ugrasen, the king of Mathura, to shift his capital from Mathura to Dwarika.The Heir Apparent to the throne of Hastinapur is to be chosen .
Episode 25
Episode 25
aired: Sat, Mar 18, 1989
The education of the Kuru princes is over. Dhrona continues to advise the Kaurava and the Pandava Princes.Shri Krishna and Balram finish their education at Sandeepani Gurukul and plan to return to Mathura.
Episode 24
Episode 24
aired: Mon, Oct 1, 1984
A special stadium that was built to exhibit the feats of the Kuru princes is full of spectators.A mace fight between Duryodhan and Bheem follows.Arjun displays many feats of archery convincing all that there is no one equal to him .
Episode 23
Episode 23
aired: Mon, Oct 1, 1984
Dronacharya (Drona) trains the Kuru Princes in the art of “Gada Yudh” (Mace fighting).Bheem and Duryodhan specialize in it and exhibit their skills.Drona is especially delighted by Arjun’s prowess and he loves him even more than his own son, Ashwathama.
Episode 22
Episode 22
aired: Mon, Oct 1, 1984
Dronacharya (Drona) trains the Kuru Princes in the art of archery and other military skills. Arjun receives praise by his teachers. Shakuni rebukes his sister Gandhari for not seeing through all the plots of the Pandavas.
Episode 21
Episode 21
aired: Mon, Oct 1, 1984
Kunti forbids Bheem from saying anything about Duryodhan’s attempt to kill him.Vidur suspects something is behind Bheem’s silence and goes to see Bheeshma to discuss his concerns. Bheeshma is helpless as he is bound by his vow to protect Hastinapur.
Episode 20
Episode 20
aired: Mon, Oct 1, 1984
Rishi Vyas takes Satyavati, Ambika and Ambalika to Tapovan (forest).Before leaving, Satyavati tells Dhritarashtra to look after the Pandava Children.The Kaurav and the Pandav children grow up together.
Episode 19
Episode 19
aired: Mon, Oct 1, 1984
Rishi Vyas takes Satyavati, Ambika and Ambalika to Tapovan (forest).Before leaving, Satyavati tells Dhritarashtra to look after the Pandava Children.The Kaurav and the Pandav children grow up together.
Episode 18
Episode 18
aired: Sat, Jan 28, 1989
Krishna releases King Ugrasen and his parents, Devki and Vasudev who had been imprisoned by Kans. People of Mathura rejoice and celebrate the coronation of King Ugrasen. Krishna goes to Sandeepani Gurukul for his education while.
Episode 17
Episode 17
aired: Sat, Jan 21, 1989
Krishna’s departs for Mathura.The residents of Mathura have heard of his divine sports and they pay obeisance to him as an ‘Avatar’.Eventually,Krishna faces his uncle, Kans who plans to slay Krishna but meets his own death at the hands of Shri Krishna.
Episode 16
Episode 16
aired: Sat, Jan 14, 1989
Kans tries to subdue Krishna.He commands two demons to destroy Nandgaon.This episode covers two major portions of divine sports – one,saving of Nandgaon by lifting the Govardhan Mountain and the other “Maharaas” .
Episode 15
Episode 15
aired: Sat, Jan 7, 1989
Krishna grows up to being an 11 year-old-boy.Now he has given up stealing butter; instead he steals the hearts of the young “Gopis”.Radha is one such “Gopini” who has lost her heart to him.
Episode 14
Episode 14
aired: Sat, Dec 31, 1988
Krishna’s divine sports make him the darling of his friends. To everyone’s amazement he killed Kalia the Serpent King who lived in the river Yamuna, while retrieving the ball of his friend Sridham from the bottom of the river.
Episode 13
Episode 13
aired: Sat, Dec 24, 1988
Krishna’s divine sports make him the darling of his friends. To everyone’s amazement while retrieving the ball of his friend Sridham from the the river Yamuna, he kills the Serpent King Kalia who lived in the bottom of the river.
Episode 12
Episode 12
aired: Sat, Dec 17, 1988
Unusual celebrations in Gokul make Kans suspicious that Devki’s eighth child must be there. Pootna is sent there as a toy seller to kill all the children born in Gokul. When she tries to kill Krishna, she loses her own life.
Episode 11
Episode 11
aired: Sat, Dec 10, 1988
Kans personally kills Devki’s first six children born in the prison. Devki’s seventh ‘Pregnancy’ is taken over by Vasudev’s second wife who gives birth to Balram.
Episode 10
Episode 10
aired: Sat, Dec 3, 1988
In Mathura, King Kans dethrones his father and takes over the Kingdom. He arranges his sister marriage with his influential friend Vasudev. But with the prediction that her eighth son will be responsible for Kans’s death, he imprisons Devki and Vasudev.
Episode 9
Episode 9
aired: Sat, Nov 26, 1988
Pandu accidentally kills a Sage, while hunting. As penance, Pandu decides to spend his life in exile and entrusts his kingdom to Dhritarashtra. In time, five children – Yudhisthir, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev – are born to Kunti and Madri.
Episode 8
Episode 8
aired: Sat, Nov 19, 1988
Pandu establishes the supremacy of the Kuru House. During his campaign's he takes another wife, Madri. After the campaigns, Pandu goes to the forest for relaxation with his two queens Kunti and Madri.
Episode 7
Episode 7
aired: Sat, Nov 12, 1988
Dhritarashtra and Pandu are married to Gandhari and Kunti respectively. As Dhritarashtra is blind, Gandhari binds up her eyes with a piece of silk, refusing to see the world. Kunti is the daughter of the King of Yadava's and sister of Vasudeva.
Episode 6
Episode 6
aired: Sat, Nov 5, 1988
Threatened with extinction, Satyavati, calls on Ambalika and Ambika to marry Rishi Vyasa. Ambalika gives birth to Dhritarashtra who is born blind. Ambika gives birth to Pandu who is born anemic.Bhishma is duty bound to look after this generation too.
Episode 5
Episode 5
aired: Sat, Oct 29, 1988
Shantanu’s son Vichitravirya ascends the throne. Bhishma arranges the marriage of Amba,Ambika and Ambalika, the daughters of a neighboring king, with King Vichitravirya. However, Vichitravirya dies young and without any offspring.
Episode 4
Episode 4
aired: Sat, Oct 22, 1988
Bhishma (Devavrat) defends his sacrifice and carries out his duties to look after all the affairs of the State. King Shantanu dies in grief and guilt towards Bhishma.
Episode 3
Episode 3
aired: Sat, Oct 15, 1988
Devavrat is crowned as Yuvraj, heir apparent to King Shantanu. But, to enable his father's remarriage to a village girl, Devavrat vows to remain unmarried for the rest of his life and renounces his rights to the throne.
Episode 2
Episode 2
aired: Sat, Oct 8, 1988
Bound by his promise, Shantanu does not question Ganga as she sacrifices seven of their sons. When he protests at the birth of their eighth son, Ganga leaves him forever with their last son.Later, she returns the same son to Shantanu
Episode 1
Episode 1
aired: Sat, Oct 1, 1988
King Bharat sows the seed of democratic thinking by appointing a commoner as his successor. Many generations later, King Shantanu risks this tradition when he marries Ganga, who is promised not to be questioned for any for her actions….
