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प्रथमोऽङ्कः
Duryodhana agrees to find the Pāṇḍavas in five nights.
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The Kuru king concludes a sacrificial yajña as smoke from offerings fills the air. Aged brāhmaṇas lean on disciples while fire consumes the ritual altar. When the preceptor Droṇa requests the return of the Pāṇḍava brothers’ kingdom as his dakṣiṇā, the court bristles with tension. Duryodhana vows to restore their lands if they are found within five nights. News arrives of a violent cattle-raid at Virāṭa, prompting the king to mount his chariot and prepare for a new conflict.
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द्वितीयोऽङ्कः
The Pāṇḍavas reveal themselves during a cattle raid
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Armored warriors drive distressed herds from the pastures, prompting a royal counter-assault. A disguised Arjuna takes the reins for Prince Uttara, retrieving his gāṇḍīva bow from a cremation ground to repel the invaders. In the melee, a hidden Bhīmasena captures Abhimanyu using only physical strength. Back at court, the captive youth confronts his mysterious captors until the Pāṇḍava brothers reveal their true identities. This recognition ends the exile, leading to a family reunion and the union of two royal houses through marriage.
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तृतीयोऽङ्कः
The Pāṇḍavas are discovered and regain their kingdom.
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A foot-soldier captures Abhimanyu by seizing his chariot axle with bare hands. Recognizing this feat, the elders identify the warrior as Vṛkodara. Soon after, an arrow bearing the name of Arjuna strikes the ground to salute Gāṅgeya and Droṇa. This discovery fulfills the condition of the five-night challenge. Duryodhana honors his promise, returning half the kingdom to the Pāṇḍavas. The conflict ends with the announcement of a marriage between Abhimanyu and the princess Uttarā.
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