In this episode of Mahabharata, Arjun defends Mathsya singlehanded. The Pandavas reveal their true identities to Viraat when Arjun has testosterone again, and a marriage is arranged between princess Uttara and Arjun’s teenage son Abhimanyu.
Tropes found here are
- Actually, I Am Him: The Pandavas reveal their true identities to Viraat. He is now their newest ally.
- Badass Boast: Arjun screams “Whose army is this, that dares to block the path of Dronacharya’s student Arjun!”
- Commander Contrarian: Viraat first berates Yudhistir for believing that the impotent dance instructor can save his son. Then, after being surprised by Uttarkumar emerging victorious, Viraat now flings his dice at Yudhistir’s face for suggesting that a eunuch charioteer shares credit for his badass son’s victory.
- Curb-Stomp Battle: Karna barely manages to get one arrow off before Arjun riddles him with arrows. The others don’t fare any better.
- Knockout Gas: Arjun fires arrows containing these and knocks out Bhishma, Dronacharya, Kripacharya, Duryodhan, Dushasan, Karna and Ashwathama, and thereby winning the battle.
- I Want Grandkids: Sudeshana thinks it’s about time Uttara stopped playing with dolls and got married.
- The Matchmaker: Arjun starts shipping his son Abhimanyu with Uttara. Once he reveals his true identity, he asks Viraat to arrange for them to marry.
- The Rustler: For some inexplicable reason, Duryodhan leaves the battlefield to go and rustle cattle.
- Silk Hiding Steel: Arjun may be a dolled up androgynous eunuch, but the lack of testosterone hasn’t dulled his warrior instincts, archery skill or determination any. One by one, he wins duel after duel.
- Shameful Strip: Uttarkumar removes the robes of unconscious Duryodhan, Dushasan, Karna and Ashwathama, leaving them only with their battle armor and probably a loincloth.
- You Will Be Spared: Arjun spares the lives of Duryodhan and Dushasan - so that Bhim may one day fulfill his oaths.
