The Stories of Mahabharata Mahabharata Episode 48: Krishna, the Emissary
Jul 12, 2017
In this episode, Krishna, friend, philosopher, and guide of the Pandavas, visits the Kauravas to prevent the war. Yudhistir asks for peace, but Duryodhan refuses. Krishna decides to broker a peace deal, arriving in Hastinapur as an emissary. He comforts Draupadi, receives a warm welcome, and expresses determination to stop the family feud.
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Exhaust Peaceful Options First
- Try all peaceful means before resorting to war as Yudhisthira advises the Pandavas to do.
- Only when all options are exhausted should you accept armed conflict as the final recourse.
Use Diplomacy To Avoid Blame
- Do accept diplomatic missions even when outcomes are uncertain to avoid blame for inaction.
- Use emissaries to show you pursued peace before any military action.
Warrior Resolve Can Waver
- Bhima's sudden call for peace reveals internal tension between desire for vengeance and duty.
- Warriors' stated preferences can shift when confronted with moral weight and consequences.
