A regulation governing Draupadi's cohabitation with the five husbands was created after her marriage to the Pandavas. This privacy rule was closely followed by the Pandavas. Arjuna, however, was exiled for 12 years for breaking this law. Let's see how much time each Pandava spent with Draupadi.

For the Pandavas, what rule did Draupadi establish?
 
Only one Pandava would remain with Draupadi at a time, according to a rule established between the two. No other Pandava would access her private chamber at this time. Anyone who unintentionally violated this rule would be sent into exile.
 
In what way was the rule violated?
 
Yudhishthira's room contained Arjuna's bow and arrows, which he required one day. Draupadi and Yudhishthira were in his private chamber at the moment. Because of the urgency of the situation, arjuna decided to disregard the rule even though he was aware of it. He then acknowledged his error and was sentenced to 12 years in exile following the law. As the Pandava who was most committed to dharma, arjuna willingly accepted this ruling.
 
How did arjuna spend his time in exile?

In order to appease Lord Shiva, arjuna lived in several locations throughout his exile, married Ulupi (a naga princess), Chitrangada, and Subhadra, and engaged in penance.

What was Draupadi's duration with each Pandava?

Some Mahabharata accounts and other sources claim that Draupadi spent 72 days, or two months and twelve days, with each Pandava. In this manner, she spent a year in a 360-day cycle with all five Pandavas. There are variances between the South indian and North indian stories about this time period. According to the South indian traditions, Draupadi spent a year with each Pandava.

During this period, how did Draupadi act toward the other Pandavas?

Draupadi behaved in a balanced, courteous, and kind manner with the other Pandavas when she was staying with one. She treated each Pandava equally and refrained from controlling or meddling in their personal affairs. Draupadi was wise and kind, providing guidance and assistance when required.

Out of the five Pandavas, how many children did Draupadi have?

The Upapandavas are the five sons of Draupadi, one from each Pandava. Despite having played important roles in the Mahabharata battle, ashwatthama deceitfully murdered them while they were sleeping.


 

 

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