BRIHANNALA IN THE MAHABHARATA
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BRIHANNALA IN THE MAHABHARATA


Summary

During the final year of the Pandavas' exile, Arjuna assumed the identity of Brihannala, a gender-neutral dance and music teacher, to remain unrecognized by his enemies. Facilitated by a curse from the nymph Urvashi, this strategic disguise allowed him to live safely in King Virata's court until he eventually revealed his true identity to defeat the Kauravas and successfully complete the exile.
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