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Unwavering obedience to parents

I’ve noted that Hinduism seems to prescribe unwavering obedience to one's parents. In the Mahabharata , soon after Arjuna wins Draupadi in an archery contest, Kunti unwittingly tells him to share the prize with his brothers. Upon realizing that the prize is Draupadi, she immediately recants her statement. Nevertheless, Draupadi becomes the wife of all five Pandavas. In the Ramayana , Emperor Dasharatha orders Lord Rama to spend fourteen years in the forest. Rama obeys this order even after Dasharatha dies and Bharata urges him to abandon this course of action. In the Puranas , Sage Jamadagni orders his son, Lord Parashurama, to behead his mother, Renuka. Despite his initial hesitation, Parashurama carries out the macabre deed.

Raj Premi as Kalayavana

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Raj Premi, who portrayed Lord Shiva and Hanuman in the Jai Hanuman  TV series, makes a surprise appearance as the demon-king Kalayavana.

Sudesh Berry as Drupada

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This was another great character. I especially liked the scene with the real Drupada and his four lookalikes.

Arpit Ranka as Duryodhana (adult) and Garima Jain as Dushala (adult)

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I am yet to see a more attractive man and woman. Duryodhana was the eldest Kaurava while Dushala was the only female Kaurava.

Episode 18: Karna and Ashwatthama grow up

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Aham Sharma as Karna (from Mahabharata-2013) I've just finished Episode 18. I must say that I am disappointed with the actor playing adult Karna, namely Aham Sharma. Fighting on the Kaurava side despite being Kunti’s son, Karna is the most complex character in the series, and I think Govind Khatri from the 1993 TV series Shri Krishna did a much better job portraying him. Govind Khatri as Karna (from Shri Krishna-1993)

Nissar Khan as Dronacharya

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I adore this character for the austerity he exudes throughout the show.