The episode begins with the coronation ceremony of Dhritarashtra as the king of Hastinapur, with his brother Pandu as his advisor. Meanwhile, Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, is shown to be worried about her children's safety, as she senses the evil intentions of Shakuni.
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As the episode progresses, we see the young Pandavas, Yudhishthir, Bheem, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadev, being trained by their guru, Dronacharya. The Kauravas, led by Duryodhan, are shown to be jealous of the Pandavas' abilities and plot against them.
The first episode sets the stage for the epic story, introducing the kingdom of Hastinapur and the royal family. The episode revolves around the childhood of the Pandavas and the Kauravas, highlighting their bond and the seeds of discord sown by their uncle, Shakuni.