Draupadi Swayamvar:
The Pandavas hide in a small village with their mother.
KUNTI Today I heard of a grand Swayamvar. My sons you should go participate and win the hand of this princess.
ARJUNA Dialogue Options
This sounds like a wonderful I agree mother, I think this Yes! This will be a great way event! We’ll have to go! would be fun for all of us. for us to show our skills. (Wonderful) (Fun) (Showoff)
KUNTI Responses
Go and have fun! Maybe Yes, I think this would be a I agree, but remember to be you’ll bring me a daughter in- grand challenge. Good luck, humble. Those who are law! my sons. humble gain victory.
ARJUNA Thank you, for telling us of this mother. We will return shortly.
The Pandavas exit the village and journey to Panchaal for the Swayamvar.
Panchaal and the Swayamvar
The Pandavas enter Panchaal and the Swayamvar. The arena is filled with princes and people who wish to win Draupadi’s hand in marriage.
KING DRUPAD I welcome all suitors to my daughters Swayamvar! Today I give the challenge to lift my bow and string it! Then you must shoot an arrow into the eye of a golden fish using only the reflection of it in the water below.
DURYODHANA Ha! This will be an easy challenge!
Duryodhana walks to the bow and can’t pick it up.
DURYODHANA MOVE! I will lift this bow!
Duryodhana backs away.
DURYODHANA That bow is impossibly heavy. No one will be able to lift it.
Duryodhana returns to his seat.
TIME All the princes present attempted, but none could lift the bow. Once all the princes attempted to lift it Arjuna stood.
Arjuna approaches the bow.
TIME Pick up the bow?
ARJUNA Options
Yes No
DURYODHANA Responses
That is impossible no one should be able to Ha! No measly, man such as yourself would lift that bow! be able to lift that bow. It would be best if you gave up now!
KING DRUPAD Good job! Now if you can Complete the second half of my challenge then you may have my daughter’s hand.
Arjuna completes the challenge.
DURYODHANA This is ridiculous! It's a lie!
KING DRUPAD Congratulations! You may now have my daughter’s hand in marriage.
ARJUNA Thank you, Lord Drupad.
Karna steps into the arena.
KARNA Ha, if you are truly worthy, then I challenge you.
Short duel between Karna and Arjuna
KARNA You are truly a warrior of prowess. You have truly earned her hand.
ARJUNA Thank you, Lord Karna.
The Pandavas return to their mother, accompanied by Krishna. Along the way are attacked by princes.
Ekachakra
BHIMA We have returned mother! We brought something special from the Swayamvar.
Kunti not looking.
KUNTI Oh good! Whatever you have brought share equally amongst yourselves. Arjuna turns to Yudhishthira
ARJUNA She should probably look before stating something like that.
YUDHISHTHIRA Mother! Why would you say that!
Kunti turns to look.
KUNTI Wait!? I thought you were talking about Bhiksha, not a wife! You should have said that you brought a wife.
BHIMA What else would we get from a Swayamvar?
KUNTI Food! Money! I didn’t expect you to actually bring the princess!
YUDHISHTHIRA Well we have to follow your wishes. So we have to marry her.
KUNTI No you don’t, whoever won her can marry her.
KRISHNA Well, Draupadi did ask Lord Shiva for a husband with five virtues. Now she has a single husband for each virtue.
DRAUPADI Yes, so this is perfect for me.
ARJUNA If that is what you wish Draupadi.
Arjuna’s Exile
Arjuna walks through the city.
BRAHMIN Help!
ARJUNA What is it?
BRAHMIN A tiger has made its way onto my farm!
ARJUNA I will help you, but first I must retrieve my bow!
Arjuna journeys to the palace.
ARJUNA My bow is in Yudhishthira’s room, but it’s his year with Draupadi
TIME DIALOGUE.
Arjuna returns to the palace after helping the Brahmin.
ARJUNA Brother, I’m sorry.
YUDHISHTHIRA Don’t worry my brother, it wasn’t a problem.
ARJUNA I will begin my exile now per our agreement with Narada.
YUDHISHTHIRA No need, I forgive you.
ARJUNA I must, brother.
Arjuna exits the palace.
YUDHISHTHIRA Be safe, brother.
TIME With that Arjuna left on a twelve year exile. When he returned he was welcome with open arms. The Pandavas then began the next step in their lives.
Arjuna and Agni
Arjuna and Krishna sit in a room as a Brahmana approaches them.
BRAHMANA Lord Arjuna and Lord Krishna, I seek your help. I hunger but am refused food.
ARJUNA Dialogue Choices
But of course! All people Yes, I will help you. It is my As you are starving and a deserve to eat. I will do duty. Brahmana. I will help you. anything to assist you. (Duty) (Assumption) (Generosity)
BRAHMANA Responses
Your kindness warms my Thank you, then it is my duty Ha! Thank you, but I am no fiery heart. My true name is to reveal myself. I am Agni, Brahmana. I am Lord Agni, Agni. I am the Lord of Fire. the Lord of Fire. the Lord of Fire!
KRISHNA Ah, hello Agni. What do you require to fill your stomach?
AGNI I require the Khandava forest. Indra has a friend who lives there. Thus, everytime I attempt to burn the forest he sends his storm clouds to extinguish my flames. Protect my flames and I will reward you.
ARJUNA I will need weapons suitable to this request, as we will be facing Lord Indra.
AGNI Of course, for you Arjuna I will loan you the Gandiva bow and two inexhaustible quivers. This bow will make you invincible.
ARJUNA Thank you, Lord Agni. Let us go and fulfill this request.
The three journey to the forest.
Khandava Forest
The three stand in the forest.
AGNI Protect me while I consume the forest.
ARJUNA Of course, Lord Agni.
Arjuna must protect Agni from various creatures. Upon killing several enemies.
LORD INDRA I will not let you burn this forest Agni!
AGNI Lord Indra is sending some of his most powerful servants, prepare.
Arjuna and Krishna fight off the servants of Lord Indra.
LORD INDRA Very well, my pride for you has tempered my anger. I will allow Agni to finish consuming the forest.
ARJUNA Thank you, Lord Indra.
Lord Indra leaves.
AGNI I have finished. Thank you both, for this. I will allow you to keep those weapons. Go and continue to be great heroes.
Yudhisthira’s Order:
Arjuna approaches Yudhisthira.
YUDHISTHIRA Arjuna, it is time to perform the Rajsuya Yagna, so that I may become Emperor of Indraprastha.
ARJUNA I will leave at once!
YUDHISTHIRA Thank you. Now take the armies and go.
Arjuna leaves.
Rajsuya Yagya:
Arjuna in Limpurushas:
Arjuna approaches the King of Limpurushas.
ARJUNA Dialogue Options I am here on behalf of King Would you like to ally with I have come to pursue Yudhisthira, to seek alliance. King Yudhisthira? alliances for King Yudhisthira. (Duty) (Ask) (Pressure)
KING OF LIMPURUSHAS Responses I’d rather not. No, and I challenge you for I will keep my kingdom to such impotence! myself.
They fight.
KING OF LIMPURUSHAS You truly are a mighty warrior. I give you and King Yudhisthira my allegiance and wishes of goodwill.
Arjuna in Harataka:
Arjuna approaches the King of Harataka.
ARJUNA Dialogue Options I have come on behalf of King I seek alliances on King Become allies with King Yudhisthira to seek alliances. Yudhisthira’s behalf -- would Yudhisthira of Indraprastha. (Duty) you like to join the cause? (Pressure) (Ask)
KING OF HARATAKA Responses I have nothing to lose. I will I think I would like to. Allies Calm yourself, good man. I ally with you and King are better than enemies. would be happy to ally with Yudhisthira. King Yudhisthira.
Arjuna leaves.
Arjuna in Himavat:
Arjuna approaches the King of Himavat.
ARJUNA Dialogue Options I come to offer allegiance Would you like to become I want you to ally with King from King Yudhisthira. What allies with King Yudhisthira of Yudhisthira. say you? Indraprastha? (Pressure) (Duty) (Ask)
KING OF HIMAVAT Responses I say yes. He is a good man, Indeed, I would. It would be And I accept the offer. and a great king. my honor.
Arjuna leaves.
Arjuna in Dakshinatya:
Arjuna approaches the King of Dakshinatya.
ARJUNA Dialogue Options I come on behalf of King King Yudhisthira wishes for You must ally with King Yudhisthira of Indraprastha to allies. Does he have one in Yudhisthira. seek allies. you? (Pressure) (Duty) (Ask)
KING OF DAKSHINATYA Responses I say you should seek allies No, frankly, he does not. Must I? elsewhere!
They fight.
KING OF DAKSHINATYA I have been outmatched! Truly you are a great warrior. I will ally with King Yudhisthira.
Arjuna in Tripura:
Arjuna approaches the King of Tripura. ARJUNA Dialogue Options I come seeking allies for King Can King Yudhisthira count Will you ally your kingdom Yudhisthira. on you to become an ally? with King Yudhisthira? (Duty) (Ask) (Pressure)
KING OF TRIPURA Responses And you have found one. I Yes, he can. I swear it. I will ally with him. will ally with you.
Arjuna leaves.
Arjuna goes to Heaven
Arjuna and Yudhishthira stand in their forest camp.
YUDHISHTHIRA Brother, I must send you to do something.
ARJUNA I can’t just leave you all.
YUDHISHTHIRA You must! It is required for us to regain our home. Our enemies have use of weapons given to them by the gods. You must also gain such weapons.
ARJUNA If you insist brother. I will go find these weapons. Where must I go?
YUDHISHTHIRA Journey to the Himalayas, there you will find Lord Indra. He has the weapons we need.
ARJUNA I will go there immediately.
YUDHISHTHIRA Good luck.
Arjuna leaves for the Himalayas.
Himalayas - Indra
Arjuna journeys through the Himalayas encountering different enemies and beasts. Eventually reaching the top of one of the mountains. A Lord Indra, disguised as a brahmin, sits at the top of the mountain.
BRAHMIN Hello there traveler. This is a place of peace and tranquility throw aside your weapons as they aren’t needed.
ARJUNA I can not friend. I need them in order to serve my brother and regain our kingdom.
BRAHMIN Your dedication humbles me.
Lord Indra reveals himself.
LORD INDRA I am Lord Indra, King of the gods. What would you like of me?
ARJUNA Lord Indra, if you would give me all of your weapons. Then I would be able to fulfill my goal.
LORD INDRA I can give you eternal life in heaven. Why do you ask for weapons?
ARJUNA I can’t help my brothers from heaven.
LORD INDRA How honorable. Once you find and appease Shiva I’ll give you my weapons.
Lord Indra disappears.
ARJUNA Very well.
Arjuna fights off various boars until a larger boar appears, but is killed by Arjuna and a hunter.
ARJUNA Why did you attack that boar? It was my kill.
HUNTER I live in the forest so I hunt it’s beasts. Why are you in this forest, prince?
ARJUNA By my strength I live here, see how easily I killed this beast.
HUNTER Hahahahaha I killed the boar. Your pride and greed is annoying. Duel me and show that you do deserve to live here.
Arjuna and the Hunter battle, upon defeating the Hunter.
ARJUNA You must be Shiva. No one is strong enough to survive this onslaught.
Lord Shiva reveals himself.
LORD SHIVA Yes, you have pleased me greatly today. I grant you my weapon.
ARJUNA Forgive me Lord Shiva, I came here looking for your protection. Please forgive my rash actions.
LORD SHIVA You are forgiven, now take my weapon. With this weapon use it only on the most powerful of opponents.
With that Lord Shiva disappears and shortly after Lord Indra reappears.
LORD INDRA With Lord Shiva’s weapon all of the heavenly host would gladly give you their weapons. Join us in heaven.
Heaven
Arjuna and Lord Indra arrive in heaven.
LORD INDRA It is time you learned how to use the weapons that we have bestowed upon you.
ARJUNA Thank you, Lord Indra.
Lord Indra teaches Arjuna the divine weapons.
LORD INDRA Your training is complete. Go return to your brothers and regain your home.
Making Of The Army
Scene Starts with Duryodhana sits by a sleeping Krishna’s head. Arjuna arrives and sits at his feet.
KRISHNA My dear Arjuna, what do you desire of me?
DURYODHANA I am here too Krishna!
KRISHNA You are, but I saw Arjuna’s face first. So I shall ask him what he desires of me.
ARJUNA I seek your assistance in battle.
DURYODHANA That is not fair! I also desire your assistance in this war!
KRISHNA This is a conundrum. Very well, I shall give one of you my army and the other shall receive my presence at their side during this war. However I will not fight. Arjuna, since you are the first sight my eyes laid upon this morning you shall choose first.
ARJUNA I wish for you to come and act as my charioteer.
DURYODHANA Hahaha! You fool! I now have the army of Krishna.