In this case, it was via an intricate archery challenge) in the most humiliating manner by questioning the whereabouts of his birth parents as she knew when given a chance he would have won her hand all because of what Krishna - her divine acquaintance guided her. Despite her instinctive calling she went for Arjun and had to throw Karna out of her Swayamvar (a function where the princess chooses her husband either by a competition or choice. It was a decision she took at spur to protect the pride and life of the person most dear to her-her elder brother Dhri, born from the same fire as her. It was due to the former's lineage and position in social hierarchy whereas both possessed equal capabilities or probably the latter possessed more. Her interpretation of everything around her gives the epic altogether a different shape where one gets to see how she chooses Arjun over Karna despite being more inclined towards the latter. She is the cause behind the major upheavals of the plot due to her impulsive decisions and rebellious nature. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni in her retelling of the Mahabharata, 'The Palace of Illusions' portrays the story through Draupadi's eyes, making her the central character.
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