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The Pandavas lived their 13th year disguised in the court of King Virata. Arjuna, dressed as a eunuch dance teacher, Bhima as a cook, and Draupadi as a hairdresser. They survived and revealed themselves at the year's end.

Pandu, due to a curse, could not father children. But his first wife, , possessed a secret mantra from her youth. Summoning gods, she bore three sons: Yudhishthira (god of dharma), Bhima (god of wind), and Arjuna (god of Indra). Pandu’s second wife, Madri, bore twin sons, Nakula and Sahadeva (the Ashwini gods). These five were the Pandavas . Mahabharat Episode All

Duryodhana could not stand their success. He challenged Yudhishthira to a game of dice, a game Yudhishthira was addicted to. The dice were loaded. Yudhishthira lost everything—his kingdom, his jewels, his brothers, himself, and finally, Draupadi. The Pandavas lived their 13th year disguised in