EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 6 MIN
Ep. 89: The Illusion of Dusk: Krishna’s Trick and Jayadratha’s Doom
from Mahabharat by Kumar Varun · host Kumar Varun
Narrated by Kumar Varun. On the 14th day, Arjuna raced to kill Jayadratha before sunset—or die trying. As the Kauravas fiercely defended him, Krishna created an illusion, making Jayadratha lower his guard. Arjuna seized the moment, severing his head and fulfilling a deadly curse. As the Pandavas celebrated, the war raged on—now breaking all rules.Sources, Bibliography and Suggested further reading:1. Vyasa, Krishna-Dwaipayana. The Mahabharata (Critical Edition). Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, 1933-66.2. Ganguli, Kisari Mohan (translator). The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa. Pratap Chandra Roy, 1883-1896.3. Debroy, Bibek (translator). The Mahabharata (10 Volumes). Penguin India, 2010-2014.4. P. Lal. The Mahabharata (Complete English Transcreation). Writers Workshop, 1968-2005.5. Van Buitenen, J.A.B. (translator). The Mahabharata (Vol. 1-3). University of Chicago Press, 1973-78.Credits: Editors: Kartik Katkar and Malay Jain (https://instagram.com/portalstampstudio?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)Illustrations: Jayesh Bareja (https://instagram.com/jaylohusiyar?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==)
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Narrated by Kumar Varun. On the 14th day, Arjuna raced to kill Jayadratha before sunset—or die trying. As the Kauravas fiercely defended him, Krishna created an illusion, making Jayadratha lower his guard. Arjuna seized the moment, severing his head and fulfilling a deadly curse. As the Pandavas celebrated, the war raged on—now breaking all rules.Sources, Bibliography and Suggested further reading:1. Vyasa, Krishna-Dwaipayana. The Mahabharata (Critical Edition). Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, 1933-66.2. Ganguli, Kisari Mohan (translator). The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa. Pratap Chandra Roy, 1883-1896.3. Debroy, Bibek (translator). The Mahabharata (10 Volumes). Penguin India, 2010-2014.4. P. Lal. The Mahabharata (Complete English Transcreation). Writers Workshop, 1968-2005.5. Van Buitenen, J.A.B. (translator). The Mahabharata (Vol. 1-3). University of Chicago Press, 1973-78.Credits: Editors: Kartik Katkar and Malay Jain (https://instagram.com/portalstampstudio?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)Illustrations: Jayesh Bareja (https://instagram.com/jaylohusiyar?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==)
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