The Pandavas Exiled
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The Pandavas Exiled
, , , and fear that has undone their victory by restoring the Pandavas. proposes a second dice game with exile as the stake, and agrees despite warnings from the elders and . accepts the summons because it comes from , loses again, and the Pandavas are sent to the forest for twelve years plus a thirteenth year incognito; if discovered during that final year, they must return to the forest for another twelve years. Before leaving, , , , and make vows of revenge, remains with , and the Pandavas depart with and Dhaumya.
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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proposes a second dice game.
asks to recall the Pandavas for one final game: twelve years in the forest and a thirteenth year incognito, with another twelve forest years if the losing side is discovered during that final year.
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yields despite warnings.
The elders object and warns the king that supporting will destroy the Kurus, but sends messengers anyway.
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accepts the recall.
reaches the Pandavas on the road, and returns because he will not ignore 's summons.
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wins the exile stake.
accepts the terms and loses the final throw; the elders cry that the Kuru house is doomed.
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The Pandavas put on deerskins.
orders ascetic garb brought, and mocks the Pandavas and as they prepare for exile.
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renews his vows.
vows to kill , , and 's sons, and to place his foot on 's head.
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, , and vow revenge.
vows to kill , vows to kill , and vows to destroy 's followers.
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keeps in .
says should not go to the forest, and agrees to leave her in his care.
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and part in grief.
blesses , asks her to care for , laments for her sons, and is led away by as the Pandavas leave.