Reading Notes: Mahabharata, Part D

Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Source: Wikipedia

Krishna goes to Hastinapura as an emissary and Dhritarashtra throws a lavish reception for him. Vidura says that Krishna is not interested in such reception that is over the top but only wants peace and justice. Meanwhile, Duryodhana makes plans to kidnap Krishna.
When Krishna is in Hastinapura, he sees Kunti and they talk; she informs him about the news of her sons. Krishna asks Duryodhana and asks for peace but he is ignored. Not even the urging of his mother makes him change his mind. When Krishna escapes his avatar and becomes his true form. Duryodhana realizes that Krishna cannot be captured. Krishna tries to convince Karna to leave Duryodhana but it did not work. Karna warns Kunti that he will only attack Arjuna but will leave the other 4 sons alone.

I believe this is a really intense scene since it is right before the beginning of the war. A lot of dialogue between the characters, especially Krishna and Duryodhana when Krishna reveals his true form will further intensify my storytelling version of this part of the Mahabharata.

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