In this *dramatic episode* of Mahabharat (StarPlus 2013), *Arjun seeks Bhishma’s forgiveness* for raising his weapon against Karna, while *Ashwatthama fuels palace politics* by declaring Duryodhan as Hastinapur’s heir apparent! <br /><br />### *Key Moments:* <br />🛐 *Arjun’s Penance*: <br />- Prostrates before Bhishma: "Pardon my anger against a fellow warrior!" <br />- Bhishma blesses him but warns: "Karna is Duryodhan’s deadliest weapon now" <br />- Karna *watches silently*, conflicted by Arjun’s humility <br /><br />👑 *Throne Conspiracy*: <br />- Ashwatthama tells Drona: "Father, prepare to serve King Duryodhan soon!" <br />- Leaks Dhritarashtra’s *secret plan* to bypass Yudhishthir’s claim <br />- Shakuni *rewards Ashwatthama* with a golden dagger <br /><br />⚡ *Tensions Rise*: <br />- Vidura *overhears the plot* but is powerless against blind Dhritarashtra <br />- Bhim growls: "Let them crown the cheat – we’ll break that throne!" <br />- Kunti *prays desperately* as destiny tightens its grip <br /><br />---<br /><br />### *Tags :* <br />#Mahabharat2013 #ArjunApologizes #AshwatthamaConspiracy #StarPlusMahabharat #Episode57 #ThronePolitics #KarnaConflict #DuryodhanSuccession #IndianEpic #HastinapurBetrayal
