Ep 48. Episode 48
- Not Rated
- August 27, 1989
The epic tale of Mahabharat continues with episode 48, as the war between the Pandavas and Kauravas reaches a turning point. The battlefield is intense, and both sides are determined to emerge victorious. Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, is struck down by Dronacharya, the commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army. The news of Yudhishthira's injury spreads through the Pandava camp, and his brothers are filled with grief.
Arjuna, the third Pandava brother, is determined to avenge his brother's injury. He makes his way to Dronacharya and unleashes a barrage of arrows. Dronacharya is impressed by Arjuna's fighting skills and praises him for his bravery. However, Arjuna is still determined to defeat Dronacharya and end the war once and for all.
As the battle rages on, the Kaurava army makes a sudden move. To everyone's surprise, they attack the Pandava's command center. Bhima, the second Pandava brother, is at the center, and he is left to fight off the Kaurava army. He does so with great strength, but he is eventually overpowered by the enemy. Bhima is captured and taken to the Kaurava camp.
The Pandava camp is in disarray as they hear the news of Bhima's capture. They fear the worst and worry that he may be beheaded. Yudhishthira, who is still recovering from his injury, is unable to do anything to help his brother. However, Arjuna is not deterred, and he devises a plan to rescue Bhima.
Arjuna disguises himself as a Brahmin and travels to the Kaurava camp. He meets with Duryodhana, the Kaurava prince, who is delighted to see a Brahmin and invites him to a feast. Arjuna accepts the invitation and attends the feast, where he is treated to a lavish meal and is entertained by dancers.
However, Arjuna's true intentions are far from enjoying the festivities. He is on a mission to rescue his brother, and he keeps a close eye on Duryodhana. When Duryodhana falls asleep after the feast, Arjuna quietly sneaks into the Kaurava camp and succeeds in freeing Bhima.
The Pandava brothers are overjoyed to see Bhima alive and well. They are grateful to Arjuna for his bravery and thank him for saving their brother. The war continues, and the Pandavas and Kauravas clash once again.
As the day draws to a close, both sides are exhausted and prepare to rest for the night. However, one Pandava brother is still missing. Nakula, the fourth Pandava brother, has not returned from his mission to retrieve medicines for their injured brother. Yudhishthira is concerned for his brother's safety, and he sends his other brothers to look for him.
As the search party ventures into the forest, they come across a strange sight. They see a lake, surrounded by tall trees, and a crane flying above it. One of the Pandava brothers decides to quench his thirst from the lake but is immediately struck by a deadly weapon. The other brothers try to help their brother, but they too are struck down one by one.
The episode ends with a cliffhanger, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. The fate of the Pandava brothers hangs in the balance as the war continues to rage on. Will they be able to overcome the Kaurava army and emerge victorious, or will they fall prey to their enemies' deadly traps? Only time will tell.