Since Bhim went
missing, his brothers went about their daily chores but as if they were
lifeless. For past some time the boys were taking their arms training from the
revered Kripacharya. The vanishing of Bhim had snatched their interest to live,
let alone learn. However, Duryodhan seemed to be very ebullient and happy which
confirmed their suspicion that he had a role in Bhim’s disappearance.
On the
eighth morning as the crest-fallen brothers were preparing to go for yet
another day’s routine arms lessons, there was
huge banging on the door. Yudhisthir opened it, and the sweetest
surprise was waiting to unravel. On the other side of the door stood Bhim
dressed in elegant white. He appeared full of strength and vigour. There was a
tearful reunion and Bhim narrated the full story starting from how he was
poisoned by Duryodhan. The family decided that from now on the brothers should
remain very alert and protect each other. They knew their fear was not
imaginary and that dangers could arise any time from known or unknown sources.
At the same time, Yudhisthir advised that it would be unwise to let their
cousins know that they have found out the intentions and role of Duryodhan.
Five brothers decided they would pretend as if they knew nothing.
Duryodhan and Dushashan were surprised to see Bhim back. Not only that,
they were intrigued to find out he has grown much stronger on return. They
could not solve the riddle. Visibly unhappy and dismayed they kept looking for
next chances to harm their cousins.
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