Jatasura Abducts Yudhishthira, Twins, and Draupadi

While Bhima is away hunting, the rakshasa Jatasura — who has been living among the Pandavas disguised as a brahmana — assumes his true form, seizes their weapons, and abducts Yudhishthira, Nakula, Sahadeva, and Draupadi. But Sahadeva manages to extricate himself and runs to summon Bhima.

Chapter 451 · ~1 min

Yudhishthira Reproves Jatasura During Abduction

While being carried off by the rakshasa Jatasura, Yudhishthira does not struggle — he speaks. He delivers a lengthy moral reproach, arguing that rakshasas should not harm kings who have offered shelter and food, and challenges Jatasura to return their weapons and fight fairly. His weight bears down on the rakshasa, slowing his flight.

Chapter 451 · ~1 min

Sahadeva Challenges Jatasura to Battle

Yudhishthira has slowed the rakshasa Jatasura, but Sahadeva sees the creature is confused and urges his brother to let them fight. He declares that a kshatriya should either triumph or die in battle — and vows that if the rakshasa is still alive at sunset, Sahadeva will no longer call himself a kshatriya.

Chapter 451 · ~1 min

Bhima Fights and Kills Jatasura

Bhima arrives to find his brothers and Draupadi being abducted by the rakshasa Jatasura. He explains that he had suspected the creature earlier but spared him because the time was not ripe. Now it is. The two engage in a ferocious duel — hurling trees, then rocks, then wrestling — until Bhima seizes Jatasura, dashes him to the ground, and severs his head.

Chapter 451 · ~3 min