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Recap: Karna is Kunti's secret son. I don't remember discussing Karna's guru in depth in the original story. It should be an interesting journey to meet this character who will teach the art of war to a member of the wrong social caste.
The Kshatriya
Parsharam kills members of the warrior/prince caste? What a terrible curse to lay on someone for literally being kind to you. Parsharam seems fickle to me.
Karna Becomes King
Duryodhana makes Karna king of Ang(spelling?) a kingdom under his rule. I like that this story is exploring Karna's role in the story more.
Drupad humiliates Drona
So Drupad and Drona trained together. They became great friends. Drupad promised him half his kingdom after he became king. Once Drona got older and had his son (Ashwathama). Drona believed that Drupad would be true to his word and be generous and willing to give him part of his kingdom. The drama here is rich.
Wax Palace Conspiracy
This section just outlines Duryodhana's jealousy and his plot to burn his cousins alive.
Pandavas Escape
Vidhur sent a miner to rendevous with the Pandavas. I think it's very telling that /all/ of Duryodhana's brothers also celebrated what they thought to be the Pandava's demise. This is where they escape to the forest.
Bhima's Day
Bhima is really carrying the group on this one. I think it's interesting to note that he is acting as both their physical and emotional support.
Bhima Kills Bakasur
This story of Bhima going to kill the demon that's essentially holding the village hostage in order to provide himself with copious amounts of food is really indicative of the kind of appetite Bhima has for battle. He's an extremely pugnacious man, always ready for a fight.
The Birth of Draupadi
Draupadi emerged from holy fire at her birth. I forgot that there was a prophecy that she would cause the death of many prince/warriors.
Bibliography: Edified Mahabharata
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