Bhisma was not
only the greatest of the archers of his time; he was a consummate diplomat and
politician. He had an espionage system that helped him track the important
persons and events of his times. From the description that the young princes
gave of the Master and his accomplishments he surmised the person could be none
other than Dronacharya. Bhisma was well aware of Drona’s calibre and the illustrious masters including Sage Parashuram from whom Drona received his
arms trainings. Incidentally, Bhisma himself was a disciple of Parashuram and the bond of having the same Guru interested him further to have Dronacharya in Hastinapuri. Without wasting time, he started for the place, greeted
Dronacharya and respectfully offered him to be the principal arms teacher of
the princes. Dronacharya was happy and he settled down at Hastinapuri with his
family. From then on, a new leaf was turned into the lives of the young princes.
Dronacharya with the assistance from Kripacharya started a process of 'man making' that would give the earth the finest breed of warriors in course of time.
Dronacharya’s appointment in fact changed the entire complexion of Hastinapur
in regard to its military might.
This is an attempt to retell the story of the great Indian epic, Mahabharat - in a different manner and style adapted to modern times to the extent possible. The posts are sequential. Readers are advised to start from Episode no 1 and then gradually move upwards.
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