The Gandharva Angaraparna
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The Gandharva Angaraparna
After 's death, quietly celebrates its freedom while the Pandavas remain hidden. News reaches them of 's svayamvara in , and they learn how 's sacrifice produced Dhrstadyumna, prophesied to kill , and , prophesied to cause destruction among the ksatriyas and whom hopes will win. visits, urges the Pandavas to attend, and specifically urges to compete. On the road to , defeats the Gandharva Angaraparna at the Ganga, spares him at his wife's plea, declines his offered Chakshushi knowledge and celestial horses for now, teaches him the Agneyastra mantra, and accepts his friendship and advice to appoint a priest. The brothers choose before continuing toward .
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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discovers 's corpse and celebrates deliverance.
The Brahmin conceals Bhima's identity and says a mysterious Brahmin killed the Rakshasa.
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The Pandavas hear of 's svayamvara.
Visiting Brahmins describe 's daughter and the gathering soon to be held in .
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's sacrifice produces Dhrstadyumna and .
and perform the rite: Dhrstadyumna rises with a prophecy that he will kill , and with a prophecy that she will cause destruction among the ksatriyas. hopes will win her.
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urges the Pandavas to attend 's svayamvara.
He tells them to go to and specifically urges to enter the contest.
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defeats Angaraparna at the Ganga.
When the Gandharva bars their way at night, overcomes him with the agneyastra.
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Angaraparna offers gifts and gives counsel.
He offers Chakshushi knowledge and celestial horses, but declines them for now, teaches Angaraparna the Agneyastra mantra, and accepts his friendship and advice to appoint a priest.
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The Pandavas choose as their priest.
They go to Utkacaka, accept , and continue toward with him.