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People of Kuru

this day has ushered a new beginning to the Kuru kingdom.

Happier times

and new successes shall begin today, people.

Before man sets out on a journey

he stands at the gate

takes a look at his house

and embraces each memory that resides within it.

Today, I too

am reminiscing old memories.

I can recall the time when, in the royal courtyard

my beloved Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Vidur

would sit next to me and study their lessons.

Once, on an early morning, I saw the three Princes

playing a strange game,

In that game, Pandu and Vidur

had climbed to the highest branches of a tree

and were calling out to their eldest brother

while jumping off that tree with great confidence.

And Dhritarashtra ran to them and caught them in his arms

and did not let them fall to the ground.

Upon seeing this, I told the three Princes to stop.

Then I called Pandu over to me and asked him

as to

what kind of a game were the three playing.

I said, they could have died had they fallen to the ground.

On hearing this, Pandu smiled and said

that

his elder brother was standing there

and would never have let him fall.

Upon hearing this, I told Pandu

that Dhritarashtra could only hear his voice

but could not see him.

Upon hearing this, Pandu said

that

his elder brother

did not require eyesight to see him.

He said, his brother's love for him was enough to help him see.

That day, those three boys

my disciples taught me

a new lesson.

The lesson of love and trust.

Your Majesty

when Lord Yama* must have come to take your younger brother away The god of death.

he would never have questioned Him

as to

whom he needed to entrust his sons with while going away.

I can say with complete confidence, Your Majesty

that he must never have

put forth this question.

Be it jumping off branches of a tree

or meeting Lord Yama himself

your younger brother had nothing

but faith in you, Your Majesty.

Only in you.

I will not be able to say anything more, Your Majesty.

At this point of time

may the Lord motivate you!

This is my blessing.

This is what I was talking about.

Your Majesty

everyone is eagerly waiting

to hear your announcement.

'All my life, I have known only one warrior'

'who has never accepted defeat.'

'And I have always tried to become proficient like him.'

'And this is the reason of my victory.'

'And that warrior is my biggest motivation.'

'My elder brother Dhritarashtra.'

People of Kuru

I am faced with a terrible dilemma.

I have always had the intention

of choosing the most able Prince during the coronation ceremony.

That is why this competition was held.

But unfortunately

the outcome of this competition

was such

that one could draw different conclusions from it.

The decision is a tough one

because uncle's advice

is appropriate.

A King takes the oath of being righteous.

When it comes to me, this oath

cannot be forgotten either.

That is why

I must look for righteousness within my heart

for it is very important.

A King takes the oath of being righteous.

When it comes to me, this oath

cannot be forgotten either.

That is why

I must look for righteousness within my heart

for it is very important.

Your Majesty

everyone here awaits your decision.

You have a righteous heart

and no one doubts this.

You must

ask your heart before taking the decision, Your Majesty.

I, King Dhritarashtra

announce that

the crowned Prince of Hastinapur

is... - May the Lord bless the King of Kuru!

Your Majesty

I apologize for interrupting you!

I know that today

you are going to announce the heir to the throne

and that is why, I have come to request to you

that out of my disciples

no one ought to be chosen in the court.

What do you mean? - Until a sculptor is satisfied

even the Almighty cannot reside in the idol made by him.

And that idol cannot be deemed worthy of worship.

I do not understand you.

Your Majesty

Dronacharya has not yet been paid by the Princes.

That is why, until the Princes are his disciples

we cannot coronate any of the Princes.

So, what does the mighty Dronacharya expect?

I expect my disciples, Your Majesty

to pay me in the form of the art I have taught them.

Let me see, who is the most superior amongst my disciples.

I wish to see, who is the most capable disciple.

Indeed, sire.

A teacher testing his disciple

is the most apt way of judging him.

Then no one shall charge us for being partial.

Pardon me, Your Majesty! Pardon me.

What is the need of testing the capabilities time and again?

If one looks at one's reflection for too long

one sees ugliness in it, Dronacharya.

Capability is a virtue of the soul

and not an adornment of the face, King of Gandhar.

And it does not show in a reflection.

But was the competition not held, Minister?

But there was no definitive outcome of that competition.

Even His Highness has agreed to this.

That is why, if the capabilities are now judged

through the medium of paying Dronacharya

then what problem do you have with it?

Certainly.

Since the competition was inconclusive

resorting to this method seems appropriate.

So, Dronacharya. Ask for your fee.

The Prince who will be able to convince you with his might

shall be the most capable one.

But while seeking your fee

what if you become partial

and choose only one particular Prince as

the most capable one?

Your doubt is an insult to me, King of Gandhar.

A teacher can never be partial.

And whether my fee

can be paid by one Prince

or all the Princes for that matter

is a matter of doubt.

What are you asking for, Dronacharya?

I want revenge for being insulted.

The King of Panchal, Drupad

needs to be at my feet.

The King of Panchal, Drupad

needs to be at my feet.

I was insulted gravely in the court of Panchal once

at the hands of my friend Drupad.

The hurtful words of an enemy denote a challenge

but those of a friend

denote an insult.

When a friend insults you

your whole life gets poisoned.

My disciples

I have endured the fire of this insult within me

and lived for years.

Had I made up my mind, I could have defeated Drupad

at that very moment

but he

had insulted my art.

That is why, I took an oath

that one day

I will defeat him at the hands of my disciples!

And today

that moment has come, Princes.

That moment has come, Princes

when you have the opportunity

of fulfilling the vow of your teacher.

Who will be able to pay me my fees?

Do you have the capability?

Do you have the capability?

No! Impossible!

A powerful and experienced warrior like Drupad

cannot be faced by my sons.

Panchal has more than two crore soldiers.

And the fort of the capital city Kampilya

is immense and impenetrable!

No, mighty Drona.

Ask for something else.

This is my fee for teaching, Your Majesty.

This is not business.

I want either revenge

or nothing else.

If I could not fortify the might

and self-confidence of my disciples

then it is my misfortune, Your Majesty.

But you need not feel sad.

I will go to another kingdom to look for brave men.

I will fortify them with my art so that they avenge my insult

because, Your Majesty

I shall have my revenge.

Then you must find the heir to your throne

from another kingdom.

Allow me to leave.

Teacher!