Episode 3 of Mahabharatham on Disney+ Hotstar depicts the birth of Dhritarashtra, Pandu, and Vidura through the Niyoga ritual performed by Sage Vyasa, securing the Kuru dynasty's lineage following King Vichitravirya's death. Due to the queens' reactions, Dhritarashtra is born blind and Pandu weak, with the episode establishing the crucial succession conflict, as Pandu is chosen over his elder brother, the blind Dhritarashtra. Watch the full episode on Disney+ Hotstar .