This was followed by a continuation of Mahabharata:
Duryodhana hears the news of Keechaka's death and immediately realizes the implications. In vain, Drona and Bhisma try to convince Duryodhana to not go after the Pandavas but instead allow the completion of their agreed-upon exile. However, Duryodhana is adamant about exposing the Pandavas and sending them back for another 12 years of exile. Karna sides with Duryodhana and they plan two assaults on Virata's kingdom. The first assault was from the north by Susharma King of Trigartha on the cattle and cowherds. Susarma easily defeats and captures Virata, but the Pandavas come to Virata's rescue. Yudhisthira has to make sure that Bhima fights without revealing their identity, but ultimately the Pandavas are victorious. Virata is grateful to Yudhisthira for their service, but Yudhistra says that he was merely repaying the kindness that Virata has shown them by allowing them to stay in his kingdom for so many months.
- Uttara Kumara, son of Virata, must stop the second assault of the Kauravas from the south. However, before doing so he needs a charioteer worthy of the task. Sairandhri (Draupadi), is able to convince Uttara Kumara to ask Brihannala (Arjuna), saying that Brihannala was previously the charioteer of Arjuna. Uttara Kumara and Arjuna as charioteer arrive at the battlefield in order to fend off Duryodhana and the Kauravas. Uttara Kumara is overwhelmed upon seeing the formidable army before him, and begins to retreat in anxiety. Arjuna runs after Uttara Kumara, consoles him, and says that he will take care of the fighting while revealing his true identity.
- Drona and Bhisma also realize the true identity of Arjuna. However, Bhisma subsequently reveals to everyone that in fact the true exile time period has come to an end, and the Pandavas may not be sent back to the forest for another 12 years. A ferocious battle ensues, with Arjuna easily defeating the entire Kaurava army including Karna. Arjuna uses sammohan astra to make all unconscious and takes the armor and clothings of the Kauravas, leaving them in a trance. Meanwhile, Virata hears about this victory and is overjoyed at his son's prowess. Yudhishthira says with Brihannala with him this was expected. Virata takes this as an insult and hurls a dice at Yudhisthira. Yudhisthira is still bleeding from this injury when Arjuna and Uttara Kumara finally return to the city. Yudhisthira asks Sairandhri (Draupadi) to divert Brihannala (Arjuna) and not to see Yudhisthira bleeding or he may kill Virata in rage.
- Uttara Kumara tells Virata that a divine being really defeated the Kaurava army, but the Pandavas wait until the next day to reveal themselves. Virata is overcome with emotion and offers his kingdom to Yudhishthira. He also offers his daughter Uttara to Arjuna who in turn proposes for Abhimanyu to marry Uttara. There is a grand celebration, and many Kings and relatives arrive at Upaplavya including Lord Krishna. In discussing the next steps, Yudhishthira agrees that they must firmly demand their half of the kingdom, or prepare for war. This is the end of Virat parva. We will start with Udyoga parva from next class.