The sweatband around Duryodhana’s forehead had grown heavy with perspiration. Salty water dripped and smarted the imperial prince’s eyes.…
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Mahabharata: Krishna the Charioteer
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Generals Satyaki and Kritavarma
During the time the Pandavas were serving their 12-year exile, there was a need for a new adirathi—general—in the Vrishni…
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Mahabharata: Generals Satyaki and Kritavarma
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Mahabharata: Dice Game & Exile Summary
For many years after escaping the wax palace, the Pandavas lived in self-imposed isolation. They married Panchali and, recognised in…
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Worms in a Fruit
“They’ve satisfied the conditions set by this august court,” said Drupada. “Yudhishthira wishes to reclaim Indraprastha. I trust King Dhristarashtra…
Morning Ablutions
In the morning, the Hastinapura heir and his inner circle—Sakuni, Karna and Dushasana—met to welcome the sun. They were in…
Mahabharata: A Needle Point of Land
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Baiting the Trap
“He claims he saw Bheema and the twins, Nakula and Sahadeva,” said Duryodhana. “That’s enough evidence to declare the Pandavas…
Mahabharata: The Pandavas Revealed
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