Mahabharata- Part C
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The Pandavas have been exiled to the woods for 12 years, after eldest brother and King loses all of their possessions and livelihood in a game of dice. Draupadi laments theirs suffering and is quite loathsome of the situation that her king has put them all in- she wants revenge and her old life back. The former king does not indulge her requests, but instead says, "Anger is sinful; it is the cause of destruction." And so... nothing is done!
While in exile, the brothers send Arjuna off on his own to train and pray for guidance that will help recover their familiar environment. On his journey, he ends up being requested to go to the city of demons, Hiranyapura, for Indra. There are many a ghoulish and deviled demons, yet Arjuna slays them all.
For his great valor and bravery in conquering Indra's foes; he receives a great diadem, chain of gold. and war shell.
"Dharma maketh the sun set."
Bibliography: Mahabharata Part C Public Domain
Arjuna and Indra
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