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Ep. 102: After the War: The Quiet Rule of Yudhishthira

Ep. 102: After the War: The Quiet Rule of Yudhishthira

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Narrated by Kumar Varun


After winning the war, Yudhishthira becomes king, but there's no joy in his victory. In this episode, we explore how the Pandavas treated Dhritarashtra and Gandhari with deep respect, how Bhima struggled with forgiveness, and how Yudhishthira ruled not like a conqueror, but like a man carrying the burden of loss. A quiet, emotional chapter of what it truly means to lead with dharma.


Sources, Bibliography and Suggested further readings:1. The Mahabharata by C. Rajagopalachari

2. Critical Edition of the Mahabharata (Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute)

3. The Mahabharata of Vyasa (translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)

4. The Essence of the Mahabharata by P. Lal (Writers Workshop, Kolkata)


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