In this *game-changing episode* of Mahabharat (StarPlus 2013), *Guru Dronacharya shocks the Kuru court* by demanding his guru dakshina before any prince can be named heir – *halting Duryodhan’s coronation* and setting the stage for an explosive conflict!
### *Critical Moments:*
👑 *Throne Crisis*:
- Dhritarashtra *begins announcing Duryodhan as heir* when Drona intervenes
- Declares: "No student becomes king until fulfilling their debt to the guru!"
- Shakuni *clenches his dice*, realizing his plans are delayed
🎯 *The Impossible Task*:
- Drona’s price? *Capture King Drupad alive* – his childhood friend turned enemy
- Arjun *volunteers immediately*, while Duryodhan scoffs at the challenge
- Bhishma smiles: "Let’s see who truly deserves the crown"
💔 *Hidden Wounds*:
- Flashback reveals *Drupad’s betrayal* that made Drona poor
- Ashwatthama *begs to join the mission*, but Drona refuses
- Karna whispers to Duryodhan: "This is about revenge, not tradition!"
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### *Tags :*
#Mahabharat2013 #DronaDakshina #DrupadCapture #StarPlusMahabharat #Episode58 #ThroneDelay #GuruRevenge #ArjunChallenge #IndianEpic #HastinapurPowerStruggle