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Ekalavya trains himself in the forest using a clay statue of the teacher as his guide. His exceptional skill attracts the attention of Arjuna, who, feeling threatened, complains to Dronacharya. In response, Dronacharya demands Ekalavya’s right-hand thumb as gurudakshina (teacher’s fee), which Ekalavya willingly gives, diminishing his abilities.
Ekalavya, the son of a Nishadha chief, approached Drona seeking his instruction. But since Ekalavya belonged to the Nishada tribe, Drona refused to train him alongside the Kauravas and Pandavas. Undeterred, Ekalavya began study and practice by himself, having fashioned a clay idol of Drona's to watch over his training.
Drona had promised Arjuna that he would make him the greatest archer of his time. However, one day, Arjuna discovered a boy named Ekalavya who was even better than him. He told Drona about Ekalavya. Remembering his promise, Drona reluctantly asked Ekalavya to cut off his right thumb (an essential body part for archery) as Gurudakshina (gift to ...
The son of Ekalavya received Arjuna in battle. The encounter that took place between the Kuru hero and the Nishadas was furious. Unvanquished in battle, the valiant son of Kunti defeated the Nishada king who proved an obstacle to the sacrifice. Having subjugated the son of Ekalavya, he proceeded towards the southern ocean. (14,83).
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Later, Drona tells them to defeat King Drupad, who was Drona's old friend but betrayed and misbehaved with him after becoming the king. They successfully did so. Panchal is partitioned with Ashwatthama made the new king of the half and Drupad being the king of the other half. Later, Yudhishthira is crowned as the Crown Prince of Hastinapur as ...