The Stories of Mahabharata Mahabharata Episode 70: The Seventeenth Day of the War
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Oct 2, 2023 Tensions rise as Duryodhan appoints Shalya to charioteer Karna, aiming to distract him from the battlefield. Yudhishthir's biting comments ignite a fiery response from Arjun, pushing him to a breaking point. Karna battles with his cursed past while strategizing against Arjun, creating a fascinating interplay of loyalty and rivalry. Krishna steps in to mediate, aiding the brothers in reconciling before the inevitable showdown. It's a day of reckoning filled with emotional complexities and the weight of destiny.
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Shalya's Initial Refusal
- Duryodhana asks Shalya to be Karna's charioteer, recognizing Krishna's importance to Arjuna's success.
- Shalya, insulted by the request to serve a low-caste, initially refuses.
Shalya's Plan
- Shalya accepts, planning to distract Karna and fulfill his promise to Yudhishthir.
- He sets a condition: Karna must tolerate any words Shalya speaks while charioteering.
Shalya's Taunts Begin
- Karna boasts about his potential for victory, but Shalya reminds him of past defeats against Arjuna.
- Shalya recounts Karna fleeing the Gandharvas and being defeated by Arjuna while stealing Virat's cattle.