Later that night, with the help of his parents, Karna got ready as they also began preparations for their move to Anga. They decided to move after Ira left Hastinapur. Karna asked Shon to stay vigilant for any rumors related to Ira and to inform him immediately if he heard anything.

On the other side, Rajkumar Yudhishthira and Arjuna were deeply immersed in their thoughts, not paying attention to the bickering of Rajkumar Nakula and Bheema. Seeing his elder brothers in deep thought, Sahadeva asked what was on their minds. Arjuna replied that the newly appointed Angraj, Karna, did not initially seem interested in being a king, as it was clearly shown on his face. But after Lord Parashurama said something to him, Karna's demeanor changed drastically, as if his life depended on it. Arjuna wondered what Lord Parashurama had said to cause such a transformation and how Parashurama had appeared there, as he rarely left Mahendra Giri.

As they were talking, a dasi (servant) informed them that Rajamata Kunti had fainted during the duel and was now resting in her room. The brothers rushed to their mother's room. When they arrived, Bheema picked her up, claiming he was the only one deserving of her blessings first. Nakula countered, saying Bheema needed to put her down first. When Bheema complied, Nakula quickly took her blessing first. They shared a heartwarming moment and proceeded to discuss the events that had occurred at the Gurukul. Seeing her sons happy and united made Rajamata Kunti happy, but she also wished Karna could be present with them. She decided she would talk to Karna later.

After that, the Pandavas decided to move towards their common room, while their Mata proceeded to check on the details of the evening function. However, in reality, she went to search for Karna, her eldest son. Nakula, after taking a seat, asked the das about the number of kingdoms that had arrived and requested detailed information, emphasizing the importance of friendly relations for growth and peace now that their Jyesth (eldest) about become Yuvaraj (crown prince).

As they skimmed through the names, Sahadeva suddenly said, "I think I know why Lord Parashurama may be here." His statement captured everyone's attention. He proceeded to reveal that it could be because of Rajkumari Irawathi. He placed the name list in the center of the table. Bheema asked, "What does Lord Parashurama need Rajkumari Irawathi for? Did he come all this way because he was impressed by her actions?" Sahadeva replied, "Lord Parashurama is said to be an avatar of Vishnu."

Arjuna continued, "Rajkumari Irawathi happens to be a blessing of the Tridev, which includes Lord Vishnu." Everyone exchanged glances, and Nakula called the das inside to ask the burning question, "Do you know where Rajkumari Irawathi is?"

The das replied, "According to the letter, she should have been here by this afternoon, but she has not arrived, and there is no news about her so far." Hearing this, Sahadeva's face turned pale. "I don't think it's good," he said, requesting the das to return to his duties.

Seeing Sahadeva's distress, the Pandavas asked what the matter was. He explained, "Lord Parashurama is known for his anger. We saw his wrath at the Rangbhoomi. If anything happens to Rajkumari Irawathi, we will face his fury." Yudhishthira tried to calm him, saying, "Don't make wild assumptions. Let's go to the function area; by now, everyone will be there."

Meanwhile, near the entrance, Kunti met Karna. As Karna recalled how he had welcomed her the first time she entered Hastinapur with a lotus flower, he placed a lotus in front of her while speaking. However, Kunti's thoughts were elsewhere, remembering how she had placed her child in a basket and floated it down the river.

Noticing that Rajamata Kunti was not responding, and her face was getting paler, Karna moved closer and asked how she was feeling. Kunti finally replied, "Do you think you can accept me as your mother?" Karna, smiling, said, "You are everyone's mother, aren't you? Since you are Rajamata, my mother told me that Maharaja and Maharani are like parents to their subjects." He had already noticed the presence of the Pandavas nearby.

Kunti then proceeded to ask him, "If that is the case, will you be willing to be an elder brother to my sons?" Karna was dumbfounded. Rajkumar Bheema, standing behind her, asked angrily, "What is Angraj doing here?"

Karna, looking at them, replied in a neutral tone, "I am invited to come here, remember?" He turned to Kunti and said, "I don't have any hard feelings against your sons, so there is no need for what you said." Joining his hands together, he added, "I will take my leave."

As Karna was about to leave, Yudhishthira said, "We also don't have any hard feelings against you." Hearing this, Karna looked at Bheema. They made eye contact but said nothing.



Just as Nakula was about to speak, a parrot flew towards them. Being a bird and animal lover, Nakula quickly recognized it as a beautiful macaw and tried to catch it. Karna saw the parrot and knew it was Pranav, as he was very worried about Ira's whereabouts. He called, "Pranav, come here now." Pranav, who was busy flying away from Nakula, landed on Karna's outstretched arm.

Everyone noticed a letter tied to Pranav's leg. As Karna was about to untie it, the parrot flew just out of reach. Shocked, Karna asked, "What are you doing without giving the letter? It may be very important."

Pranav replied, "It is an important letter, and I was told to give it to you when you are alone. Seeing that your conversation was going on for long, I decided to come."

Karna said, "If it is important enough that you couldn't wait, why you aren't giving it to me now?"

Pranav responded, "I was told to give it to you when you are alone, but you are clearly not alone," looking at the Pandavas. Then, turning towards Nakula, Pranav added, "And you are not helping when he tries to catch me."

Karna mumbled to himself, "As if anybody can catch you without a Retribution," which was heard by the Pandavas. They understood his frustration, realizing the parrot's mischievous nature and the challenge it posed. He then nodded to Kunti and moved a little distance away. "Now give me the letter," Karna said. Pranav lazily stretched his leg so the letter could be removed easily, then proceeded to sit on Karna's shoulder.

As Karna read the letter, the Pandavas and Kunti watched him and the talking parrot. After finishing the letter, Karna told Pranav to stay in place as he needed things for what was written in the letter. Pranav replied, "Sure," and flew away, but not before flying to an artificial pond nearby. Pranav picked up the lotus flower placed by Karna and flew just at eye level to Kunti. Nakula suggested her to stretch out her hand, and when she did, the parrot placed the flower in her hand and flew away.

Afterwards, Nakula asked, "How come Pranav didn't come to me?" Bheema replied with a teasing grin, "Maybe you're losing your touch with animals." Sahadeva, noticing Karna's urgency to leave, wondered aloud what the letter was about.

They proceeded towards the function area while Rajamata Kunti went to the ladies' section, still holding the lotus flower and lost in thought. At that time, the only princess of Hastinapur, Duhsala, approached Kunti with her Gurukul friend, Subhadra, who was the daughter of Kunti's brother Vasudeva. Subhadra took the blessings of her aunt, and they talked about Krishna's pranks.

Later, Duhsala invited Subhadra to listen to the musicians playing, and after receiving Kunti's permission, they left. As they approached the function area, Subhadra saw Rajkumar Arjuna in the distance and froze. Noticing her friend had stopped, Duhsala turned to see Subhadra looking at Arjuna. Taking her hand, Duhsala led Subhadra towards the Pandavas and introduced her. Yudhishthira gave his blessings and remarked on the many changes in Aryavarta brought about by Subhadra's brother.

Subhadra replied, "But my brother told me you will be remembered in history because of what you are going to achieve." The rest of the Pandavas looked proud, but none missed the way Subhadra looked at Arjuna, which did not go unnoticed by Arjuna himself.

Duhsala mentioned Subhadra's talent at playing the Veena. Seizing the opportunity to tease Arjuna, Nakula said, "Our brother here also plays the Veena beautifully." Subhadra looked expectantly at Arjuna. Though Arjuna tried to refuse, Bheema urged, "Don't make the lady wait." With a nod from Yudhishthira, Arjuna began to play the Veena, and the music was truly blissful to hear.

Standing nearby on a balcony, Ira watched the scene unfold. Seeing the Pandavas enter, her mind played the theme song of the Mahabharata serial. She slowly made her way to the food area, admiring Arjuna's musical skill and thinking, "One day, we will need to have a match to see who is better at it."

Reflecting on the changes from the original Mahabharata, Ira thought about how she had sent Karna to meet Mahamahim Bhishma and others, ensuring he wouldn't be there for the feet-washing ceremony. Yet, she still felt she had missed something and hated that uneasy feeling.