In this *dramatic episode* of Mahabharat (StarPlus 2013), *Arjun seeks Bhishma’s forgiveness* for raising his weapon against Karna, while *Ashwatthama fuels palace politics* by declaring Duryodhan as Hastinapur’s heir apparent!
### *Key Moments:*
🛐 *Arjun’s Penance*:
- Prostrates before Bhishma: "Pardon my anger against a fellow warrior!"
- Bhishma blesses him but warns: "Karna is Duryodhan’s deadliest weapon now"
- Karna *watches silently*, conflicted by Arjun’s humility
👑 *Throne Conspiracy*:
- Ashwatthama tells Drona: "Father, prepare to serve King Duryodhan soon!"
- Leaks Dhritarashtra’s *secret plan* to bypass Yudhishthir’s claim
- Shakuni *rewards Ashwatthama* with a golden dagger
⚡ *Tensions Rise*:
- Vidura *overhears the plot* but is powerless against blind Dhritarashtra
- Bhim growls: "Let them crown the cheat – we’ll break that throne!"
- Kunti *prays desperately* as destiny tightens its grip
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### *Tags :*
#Mahabharat2013 #ArjunApologizes #AshwatthamaConspiracy #StarPlusMahabharat #Episode57 #ThronePolitics #KarnaConflict #DuryodhanSuccession #IndianEpic #HastinapurBetrayal
