Episode guide
Mahabharat: Season 20
14 episodes · premiered May 28, 2014
Season 20 of the 2013 Mahabharat covers the intense prelude to the Kurukshetra War and the early philosophical teachings. It focuses on the armies gathering, Karna relinquishing his divine armor, Lord Krishna becoming Arjun's charioteer, and Krishna's profound Bhagavad Gita discourses, including Karma and Bhakti Yoga
- Episode 1: The armies gather May 28, 2014 · 22m Draupadi decides to stay on the battlefield with the Pandavas. Bhishma informs Vidur that the person who might be responsible for his death is in the Pandava army. Armies of the Pandavas…
- Episode 2: Shakuni reads out the rules May 29, 2014 · 22m Duryodhan tells Krishna that he has unbeatable warriors like Bhishma, Dronacharya and Karna. Shikhandini tells Duryodhan that she, Dhrishtadyumna and Arjun can defeat their opponents. Soon…
- Episode 3: Duryodhan seeks protection May 30, 2014 · 22m When Shikhandini confronts Bhishma about not letting her participate in the war, he explains the reasons to her. Meanwhile, Duryodhan decides to protect himself with Karna's Kavach and…
- Episode 4: Indradev asks for Karna's weapons May 31, 2014 · 22m Indradev, disguised as a Brahmin, asks Karna for his Kavach and Kundal. Later, he tells Krishna and Arjun that he will help them. Arjun suspects that the Brahmin is Indradev and that he…
- Episode 5: Karna gives away his armour Jun 2, 2014 · 22m Indradev asks Karna to donate his Kavach and Kundal to him, or not participate in the war. Karna obeys him. Arjun tells Indradev that he will kill Karna anyway, but to kill a warrior…
- Episode 6: Duryodhan multiplies his army Jun 3, 2014 · 22m Duryodhan is not happy to learn that Karna donated his Kavach and Kundal. Shakuni advises Duryodhan to increase his army as Karna won't be able to protect them. Kunti sees Karna suffering…
- Episode 7: Nakul and Sahadev treat Karna Jun 4, 2014 · 22m As Nakul and Sahadev treat Karna, Dushyasan and Ashwatthama welcome Shalya. King Shalya informs the Pandavas that he has promised his support to Duryodhan. They are worried as Duryodhan's…
- Episode 8: Karna is asked not to fight Jun 5, 2014 · 22m Bhishma learns about Kunti and Karna's relationship and forbids Karna from fighting in the war. Duryodhan intervenes and Bhishma asks Duryodhan to choose between him and Karna. Who will…
- Episode 9: Krishna to be Arjun's charioteer Jun 6, 2014 · 22m Krishna decides to drive Arjun's chariot, in the war. The Kuru and the Pandavas' armies face each other on the battlefield. Yudhishthir requests Bhishma and Dronacharya, on behalf of the…
- Episode 10: Pandavas ordered to wage war Jun 7, 2014 · 22m Bhishma blesses the Pandavas and orders them to attack. While Ved Vyas blesses Sanjay with the power to foresee how the war will progress, Krishna helps Arjun get a glimpse of the Kuru…
- Episode 11: Krishna enlightens Arjun Jun 9, 2014 · 22m Krishna reminds Arjun of Duryodhan, Dushyasan and Shakuni's misdeeds, and the sacrifices of Bhishma and Dronacharya. He enlightens him about dharma and adharma. Thinking about the outcome…
- Episode 12: Krishna's Lessons for Arjun! Jun 10, 2014 · 22m Krishna helps clear Arjun's mind by telling him about sattva, tamas and rajas. He explains to him how the body can be destroyed but the soul remains eternal. He further explains how…
- Episode 13: Arjun learns about Karma Yoga Jun 11, 2014 · 22m Krishna teaches Arjun to accept the consequences of the war, whether victory or defeat. He tells him about Karma Yoga and Moksha. Arjun learns that Krishna is almighty. Krishna asks him to…
- Episode 14: Arjun's lesson in Bhakti Yoga Jun 12, 2014 · 22m Krishna educates Arjun about Bhakti Yoga and the relationship between dedication and devotion. Listening to Krishna, Arjun wishes to take his blessings in his real avatar. Krishna assumes…