Karna Parva - The conclusion of the Karna Parva
Karna’s son, Vrishasena attacked Nakula, who had to escape in Bheema’s chariot. Seeing Vrishasena attack his family, an angry Arjuna launched a fie...
Ayodhya Kand 2 - Kaikeyi’s Boons
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The curse upon Agni - Story from Adi Parva of Mahabharata
In early Adi Parva, when the beginnings are being described we come across a story of Agni, the fire god himself being cursed. It happened in this ...
Ayodhya Kand 1 - Dasharatha plans Shriram’s coronation
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Why Duryodhana's upper body is invincible?
It is a common myth that Gandhari took away the cloth around her eyes and looked at Duryodhana calling upon her tapo-bal and made his body invincib...
Karna Parva 4 - Bhima Fulfills his Vow – Dushasana’s Fall
Seeing the terrible Bhargavastra, Arjuna told Krishna that he had no weapon to counteract it. Krishna then suggested that they go and see Yudhishti...
What Happened in Rangabhumi
Rangabhumi episode in Mahabharat is often sighted as an example of how it was a casteist society and how Karna had to suffer because of his adoptiv...
The insect that bit Karna’s thigh
During the Kurukshetra war, we see Karna describe to Shalya, his charioteer, how he got the Brahmastra from his Guru Parashurama. First, Karna lea...
Karna Parva 3 - Karna’s Carnage in Arjuna’s Absence
Shalya then told the story of a crow that lived on offerings from a man. Becoming arrogant, it challenged a swan for a race over the ocean. Unable ...
How did Bhishma die?
If you are asked the question, “how did Bhishma die?” Most of you would probably remember the scene from Mahabharata TV serial where Shikhandi rode...
Bal Kanda 10 - The Challenge of Parashurama
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Shakuni's advice to Duryodhana right after Rajasuya?
Yudishtira’s Rajasuya was conducted grandly. Unimaginable riches came into Indraprastha. Powerful kings had to go back without entering the city be...