By: Donald A. Mackenzie
Arjuna has been gone in the Himalayas first, and then in Indra's celestial city once Shiva gave him the celestial weapons. Indra trains his son and they wage war against some of Indra's enemies. Meanwhile, the four other Pandavas and Draupadi are moving about in the forest. They are learning many things, including dice skills (Yudhishthira definitely needed that). Arjuna returns to his brothers and Indra promises Yudhishthira that he we regain his power.
(The Himalayas; Image Source)
Bhima and Hanuman
By: John Mandeville Macfie
Hanuman's back! Apparently he stays on Earth as long as the Ramayana is told. He and Bhima are half brothers, as they are both the sons of the wind god, Vayu. Bhima stumbles upon Hanuman laying on a path and he is unable to move him (even though he regularly uses elephants as weapons?) so he's quite amused and knows this isn't an ordinary monkey. Hanuman tells who he is and he talks about Rama. They also have a good talk about the the different stages of the Earth, as well as the castes.
(Bhima trying to lift Hanuman. Illustration from
the Vana Parva; Image Source
Riddles at the Lake
By: Donald A. Mackenzie
The youngest four Pandava brothers go to drink from a pond, all of them ignoring the Voice warning them to answer his questions before drinking. They all dropped dead upon drinking the water. Finally, Yudhishthira comes forward and pays attention the the Voice. He answers riddle after riddle (although I don't know if I would personally call these riddles, more like regular questions), and finally the Voice reveals himself to be Yudhishthira's father, Dharma (god of wisdom and justice). He brings the other Pandavas back to life and grants them all the ability to be unrecognizable by anyone for a full year.
(Yudhishthira talking with the Voice before it is revealed
to be Dharma; Image Source)
Krishna's Mission
By: Donald A. Mackenzie
Krishna goes to try and talk some sense into Duryodhana and his court. Unfortunately, Duryodhana's heart is hardened and he seeks to harm Krishna to weaken the Pandavas and their army. Krishna captures his thoughts and reveals himself in his form as Vishnu, surrounded by other gods and celestials. Everyone present is terrified, except for the stubborn Duryodhana. Krishna reprimands him and departs. This reminded me of the angels in Supernatural - showing their true form when necessary.
(Krishna unveiling his celestial state while speaking
with Duryodhana; Image Source)
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