In Episode 18 of my Mahabharata short stories, we meet Prince Shalya of Madra. His sister, Madri, weds King Pandu…
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Mahabharata: Introduction
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How did Mahabharata spread?
After completing Mahabharata, Vyasa, who was a talented teacher, taught the story to his son, Suka, and to his many…
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MAHABHARATA – 17. First Honour
Human sacrifice. Welcomed a new emperor did kings and people with hearts joyful. But not all welcomed a first among…
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MAHABHARATA – 16. Rajasuya Sacrifice
The road to become emperor. “There is none better than you to feed the fire, O King Yudhishthira.” The Rajasuya…
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MAHABHARATA – 15. Indraprastha
A desolate land flourishes. Pandu’s sons were alive, rejoiced Hastinapura. As did the Kuru elders: Bhishma and Vidura. Not so…
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MAHABHARATA – 14. Panjali’s Swayamvara
Wife to the five Pandava brothers. A son and daughter did beget Drupada of Panchala; the former to kill Drona,…
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MAHABHARATA – 13. The Pandavas Escape
A death trap that traps the trapper. The people of Varanavata welcomed the Pandavas with joy; but the righteous five…
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MAHABHARATA – 12. The Death Trap
The Ring must fit the Finger The people wanted for their king, the eldest of the Pandava five, Yudhishthira. The…
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MAHABHARATA – 11. Drona's Seedlings
The Ring must fit the Finger Drona, a brahmin versed in archery, was friend of the Panchala prince Drupada. In…
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