Vana Parva
234 Words
The Pandavas began their ordeal,
But the gods were not cruel.
Surya gifted the Akshaya Patra to Draupadi,
Once she eats, for the day it will be empty.
Back home, elders including Bheeshma,
Attempted to reason with Duryodhana.
However, he paid no heed,
Blinded by envy and greed.
Meanwhile, Arjuna set out on a journey,
To acquire Indra’s weaponry.
He was challenged by a Kirata,
Who was, in fact, Shiva.
Gaining the god’s favour,
He continued with fervour.
He was welcomed by the lord of rain,
Into Amravati, his grand domain.
Meanwhile, Draupadi saw a lovely flower, therefore,
Desired to possess some more.
And so Bheema began the journey,
Crossing paths with a monkey.
He accepted its challenge to lift its tail,
Only to miserably fail.
The monkey turned out to be none other,
Than Lord Hanuman, his half-brother.
After a jovial reunion,
Bheema resumed his mission.
The flowers belonged to Kubera,
Who willingly gave some to Bhima.
A few days later, Arjuna returned,
Proudly carrying the weapons he had earned.
One day, The Kauravas’ ally, Jayadratha,
Visited the home of the Pandavas.
He desired to kidnap Draupadi,
Intoxicated by her beauty.
She was rescued by the Bhima and Arjuna,
Who defeated Jayadratha.
Humiliated, he yearned for revenge,
And Duryodhana promised to help his friend.
Meanwhile, the skilled Karna,
Found friendship with Duryodhana.
Karna happened to be born with armor,
A part of his skin, it enhanced his valour.
A gift from his father, Surya,
It was called the Kavacha-Kundala.
One day, Indra visited him,
In the guise of a Brahmin.
He desired the Kavacha-Kundala,
In order to help the Pandavas.
His request was fulfilled by Karna,
And thus ends the Vana Parva.
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