A master warrior. A devoted student. A mission fueled by revenge. We dive into the riveting tale of Drona and Arjuna: a legendary teacher-student duo whose relationship shaped the destiny of empires. This isn’t your average guru-disciple story. It’s a story about the complex bond between Drona and Arjuna—how ambition, loyalty, and betrayal shaped one of Indian mythology’s most powerful relationships; this is a tale of power, privilege, and the price of greatness.
What made Arjuna Drona’s favorite and what did it cost others to protect that title?
Why did Drona, a master of weapons, demand the thumb of a boy (Ekalavya) who called him guru?
And how does an ancient rivalry between two childhood friends (Drupada) ignite a war that changes history?
This episode draws striking parallels between ancient India's pursuit of excellence as warriors and today’s modern-day educational rat race—from elite prep schools to college scandals—where access, privilege, and performance determine your place in the world.
Tune in for a story that’s equal parts myth, ambition, and human emotion.
Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next chapter in the epic saga of India’s greatest legends.
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Reference:
The Mahabharata 1: Complete and Unabridged; translated by Bibek Debroy. (2015). Penguin Random House India. (Original work published 2010)
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