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Virata
King of Matsya
The Pandavas spend the final year of their exile in disguise at Virata's court; the king's cattle raid leads to Arjuna's return to battle.
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Virata Parva
The final year of exile unfolds in disguise at King Virata's court before the Pandavas reveal themselves.
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