In this chapter, Duryodhana, fueled by jealousy, plots to eliminate the Pandavas, who are gaining public support. With cunning advisors like Karna and Sakuni, he convinces the weak-willed Dhritarashtra to send the Pandavas to Varanavata. Unbeknownst to the Pandavas, a treacherous plot unfolds as the palace in Varanavata is secretly constructed to be inflammable. The stage is set for a deadly scheme to unfold, aimed at eliminating Kunti and her sons.