Jayadhrata returns of Hastinapur

The Kauravas were worried Was all fine with Jayadhrata? While all were wondering, Jayadhrata came there.
Duryodhana greeted his brother in law and asked him the reason for his delay. Jayadhrata told him all that had happened.
Hearing all, Duryodhana decided that it was futile to try anything. Let destiny take its course.

Jayadhrata prays to Shiva

Jayadhrata felt insulted. He did not know how to face Duryodhana. He wanted to kill the Pandavas. He decided to pray and the strength from the Gods. He decided to pleased Shiva and get boons from him.
He went to the Himalayas and concentrating, he began meditating on Shiva. His penance was austere. Seeing his devotion, Shiva appeared before him in the guise of a brahmin.

Shiva said Leave your meditation and ask for a boon. Jayadhrata opened his eyes and saw a brahmin in front of him. Jayadhrata asked him who he was, and the brahmin said he was Shiva. Jayadhrata then said If you are truly Shiva, show me your real self.

The brahman then showed him his self. Glowing body with snakes curled around, clad in tiger skin. A trident on his right hand and a two headed small drum in his left. The moon glowing on his head.

Jayadhrata fell on his feet, prostrate. When Shiva asked him to ask for a boon, he said he wanted to kill the Pandavas. Shiva said he was unable to do so. Saying so, Shiva went away.

Jayadhrata started praying again and Shiva came again. Jayadhrata asked for the same boon again. Shiva said he would not be able to help. Finally after many pleading, Shiva said Jayadhrata would be able to defeat Abhimanyu, the valiant son of Arjuna and the nephew of Krishna. This would break the Pandavas.

Saying this, Shiva went away and Jayadhrata set forth for Hastinapura. 

Jayadhrata kidnaps Draupadi

Listen Janmajeya what happened next.
Jayadhrata hid in the forest. In the morning, Bhima and Arjuna went for a hunt. Soon Yudhitira and the sons of Madri went for a bath. Draupadi was alone in the ashrama. She was preparing food. Jayadhrata saw his opportunity. He parked his chariot in the entrance of the hut and got down.
Seeing a relative coming, Draupadi came out. As no one else was home, Draupadi gave Jayadhrata a seat. She asked if all was well and how others were doing?
Jayadhrata asked I see you alone here. Where have the others gone? I had come to see Yudhistira but I do not see him.
Draupadi said Nakula, Sahadeva and Yudhistira with the brahmans had gone for a bath. Bhima and Arjuna had gone hunting and would be back soon.

Hearing this Jayadhrata decided to act fast. He caught Draupadi and dragged herr onto his chariot, He then started driving his chariot as fast as possible.

Draupadi started shouting saying by touching her, he had brought about his end. Seeing no other respite, she started shouting out to Krishna for help.

In the meanwhile Yudhistira returned back with the sons of Madri. They were surprised to see the hut empty. In a distance they heard the cries of Draupadi. They picked up their weapons and ran towards the direction of the sound.

Jayadhrata increased his speed. As destiny would have it, he came face to face with Arjuna and Bhima who were returning back. The brothers having heard the cries of Draupadi had also run towards the direction of the sound.

Arjuna then thought of a chariot, and one appeared there. Arjuna and Bhima climbing on, started chasing Jayadhrata. Seeing the distance between the chariots narrowing, Bhima jumped off the chariot and caught Jayadhrata by his hair.

Draupadi kicked Jayadhrata three times of his face. Bhima then began slapping him. He then began dragging Jayadhrata's face on the ground, till it was bloody. Jayadhrata fainted. Yudhistira then arrived there and asked Bhima to leave Jayadhrata.

When Jayadhrata came to his sense, Yudhistira asked him why he had come there to perform this evil deed. When he was quiet, Yudhistira asked him to go and tell the ones who had sent him, to show what had happened.

Along with Draupadi, the Pandavas then went back to their ashrama. 

Jayadhrata asked to kidnap Draupadi

Duryodhana said Whatever advise I have got so far has backfired. If the Pandavas live a year in disguise and return unnoticed, all hell will break loose. It will be difficult to defeat the Pandavas who are blessed by the Gods.
Karna said The daughter of Drupada is the life of the Pandavas. If, somehow, Draupadi is kidnapped, we will be safe. Let Jayadhrata go in disguise and lure Draupadi away. He will hide her somewhere where the Pandavas will not be able to find her. In her sorrow, the Pandavas will never return.

It was decided then, Jayadhrata was to go and lure Draupadi away. Jayadhrata was happy to be of service and Duryodhana asked him to proceed.

Jayadhrata said he would go but what if the Pandavas attacked. Arjuna alone could defeat all.
Duryodhana asked Jayadhrata to look for an opportunity when the Pandavas were away. The Pandavas were not to feared. Karna was no less and would be able to defeat the Pandavas. When the Pandavas went for the bath was the time to approach and capture Panchali. She would have to hidden in a place where no one would find her. Only you can do this.

Jayadhratha said he was ready to perform the act. He got onto a decorated chariot and took leave of all. He entered the forest. There were trees on all sides and a small path in the middle. All the time Jayadhrata was thinking of the Pandavas and how he would save himself if attacked.

He soon spotted the ashrama of the Pandavas and hid himself near that.