THE MAHABHARATAM: (in 18 Episodes) - PRELUDE to the Bhagavad Geeta : Episode 9 :
========================================================================= Tuesday, March 28, 2023. 08:30. How the Writing Began: ========================================================================= Episode 9: The Pandavas Enjoy Some Peace! After their well-executed escape from the “wax-palace”, the Pandavas sought shelter among the Brahmanas who lived in the forest. As far as the country was concerned they were burnt to death. That message went around like wild fire. Even the forest dwellers got the news. Bhishma was wild with fury when he heard of what had taken place. The Pandavas found a poor Brahmin family with whom they sought shelter. But how do five lions live incognito in the dwellings of mice! It was Bhima’s duty to go for Bhiksha daily for the Pandavas. He had such a huge appetite that it was hard for him to get sufficient food. He would eat one half, and give the other half to his mother and brothers! One day Bhima went to a home for Bhiksha. The lady was weeping. Her h...