Mighty Jarasandha
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Mighty Jarasandha
In , hears that has been born and that the Pandavas are flourishing. A messenger from kings imprisoned by asks for rescue, and arrives with 's invitation to help with the Rajasuya. advises that both problems can be solved by having challenge in single combat, with and present. travels to , tells that must be defeated first, and explains 's strange birth. , , and enter disguised as snatakas, reveal themselves at midnight, and demand a duel. chooses . After twenty-eight days of wrestling, signals the secret of 's body, and tears him apart. The imprisoned kings are freed, is installed in , and the Pandavas prepare the conquests needed for the Rajasuya.
This guide follows Krishna Dharma's retelling as the source of truth. This panel notes broad edition-level framing or compression that helps a reader orient themselves.
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hears of the Pandavas' prosperity and 's birth.
In , He learns that the has opened and that has borne a son.
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A messenger asks to rescue 's prisoners.
The escaped king says has imprisoned thousands of conquered rulers and plans to kill them.
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brings 's invitation to .
He says wants to perform the Rajasuya and is praying for 's help.
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proposes the strategy.
He advises to go to and have challenge as a Brahmin petitioner.
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travels in state to .
and his brothers joyfully greet Him and bring Him into the decorated city.
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says blocks the Rajasuya.
He explains that 's alliances and captive kings must be dealt with before can become emperor.
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proposes single combat.
He says an army should not attack directly and that he, , and should challenge personally.
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explains 's birth.
's two queens each bore half a child, and the Raksasi joined the halves into one living son.
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, , and enter in disguise.
They damage , smash 's warning drum, and enter the city like enemies.
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The three heroes reveal themselves and demand a duel.
At midnight names Himself, , and , condemns 's imprisonment of kings, and asks him to fight.
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chooses for single combat.
They begin with clubs, break the weapons, and continue wrestling day after day.
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kills after 's signal.
On the twenty-eighth day, splits a twig to show the method, and tears in two.
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The imprisoned kings are freed and is installed.
tells the released kings to accept as emperor and installs 's son over .
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The Pandavas prepare the Rajasuya conquests.
Back in , , , , and set out in the four directions to gather tribute.