Goutama

Defeated at dice by Duryodhana and his allies, the Pandavas leave Gajasahrya with Draupadi and their servants, heading north. But the citizens — grieving, furious at Bhishma and Vidura and Drona for allowing it — decide to follow them. Yudhishthira must turn them back, asking them to care for those left behind in Nagasahrya.

The sage Atri wants to retire to the forest, but his wife persuades him to first seek riches from King Vainya, who is conducting a horse sacrifice and donating gifts. When Atri arrives and praises the king, the sage Goutama rebukes him — sparking a public argument about whether Vainya is truly worthy of such praise.

When Satyavan and Savitri return late at night, the rishis press Savitri for the truth behind Dyumatsena's sudden restoration of sight. She reveals everything: Narada's prophecy, Yama's arrival, her confrontation with the god of death, and the five boons she won — including her husband's life.

Dyumatsena, his eyesight miraculously restored, finds his hermitage empty — Satyavan and Savitri have not returned. He and his wife Shaibya run through the forest, wounded and bleeding, crying out their children's names, until the forest sages bring them back and offer reasons why Satyavan must still be alive.