I am Dhrishtadyumna. The fire-born prince of Panchala, twin brother to Draupadi, and the man history would condemn as a guru-slayer.

As I lie bleeding in the dark, betrayed by a coward’s midnight assault, the great war of Kurukshetra plays out one last time in my mind. Every strategy, every sacrifice, and every scar. I was given the greatest responsibility: to lead the Pandava army to victory against legends like Bhishma and my own teacher, Drona. Guided by Lord Krishna himself, I did what was necessary.

They call my actions adharma. They say I murdered an unarmed man. But was it fair when they disrobed my sister in a royal court? Was it just when they slaughtered young Abhimanyu, trapping him alone? Are wars for Dharma ever won by fair means?

Step onto the battlefield of Kurukshetra through my eyes. Witness the fall of the invincible, feel the rage of a brother, and understand the burden of a commander forced to make an impossible choice. Before you judge me, hear my story. This is my justification, my confession, and my final testament.