As many of you know, I take creative liberties while retelling the epic, drawing inspiration directly from the original scriptures rather than movies, television adaptations, or fictionalized retellings. I intend to narrate and explore the depths of the Mahabharata's characters and their karmic journeys.

That being said, I want to clarify a few things for my readers.

In my story version, Vasusena—whom the world knows as Karna—stands with the Pandavas. This fundamentally alters the course of events, and as a result, the role he originally played has now been given to Ashwatthama. If you have followed the initial chapters, you would already recognize that this is a rewritten interpretation, and such changes are inevitable.

However, every soul in the Mahabharata carries the weight of their karma. Characters like Vasusena and Bhishma are bound to their past actions, and how their destinies unfold remains uncertain even to me. I have yet to decide how the story will conclude, for the divine will guide me when the time comes.

As for allegiances, in my retelling, Bhishma and Vidura stand firmly on the side of the Pandavas. To maintain the balance of the narrative, I have reimagined Guru Drona and Sanjaya in roles that align with the original positions of Bhishma and Vidura.

Those familiar with the traditional story may recall that Karna—Suryaputr himself—initially challenged Arjuna at Draupadi's Swayamvar. Since Vasusena now walks a different path in my version, I have transferred his words and role to Ashwatthama. The dialogues you hear from Ashwatthama are those of Suryaputr Karna, drawn from the words of Vaisampayana as narrated by Maharshi Ved Vyasa in the original texts.

I delve deep into each character because the Mahabharata is not just a tale of war but an intricate weave of emotions, dharma, and human complexities. You will often find thought-provoking dialogues and existential questions in my writing—questions that have likely lingered in many minds. My perspective shapes the answers I provide, yet I strive to remain open to different interpretations. I wholeheartedly welcome your thoughts on chapters where my creative liberties are evident.

How each character will meet their fate is still an open question that I trust the divine will answer in time. Until then, I ask for your patience, engagement, and—if you find merit in my work—your support in the form of votes and comments. I see many of you reading, which is an honour, but a few words of encouragement go a long way.

After all, as the sacred words remind us:

"कर्म करो फल की चिंता मत करो" (Perform your duties without attachment to the results).

Until next time—

"Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya."