A Summary of the Bhishma Parva
The Bhishma Parva is the 6th of 18 parvas of the Mahabharata. It describes the first 10 days of the war and also contains the verses of the Bhagawad Gita.
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A Summary of the Udyoga Parva
The Udyoga Parva deals with efforts of peace, failing which, both sides prepare for the ultimate war.
A Summary of the Virata Parva
A summary of the Virata Parva which is the 4th parva of the Mahabharata.
A Summary of the Aranyaka Parva
A summary of the Aranyaka Parva which is the 3rd Parva of the Mahabharata.
A Summary of the Sabha Parva
A summary of the Sabha Parva of the Mahabharata.
A Summary of the Adi Parva
Note: The Adi Parva is the first of the 18 books that make up the Mahabharata. This parva contains 19 sub-parvas which are further divided into a total of 227 chapters. These 227 chapters contain 8884 slokas. What follows is a brief outline of all the 19 sub-parvas. Anukramanika Parva This parva begins with the […]
A Listing With a Brief Outline of all the Parvas of the Mahabharata
Note: In the previous post, Sauti explained the meaning of an akshauhini to the rishis. After that, he named the eighteen parvas of the Mahabharata along with the main stories and incidents described in them. The following words are spoken by Sauti to Saunaka Kulapati (the rishi whose yagna all the other rishis had assembled […]
The Strength of One Akshauhini
In this post, Sauti describes the strength of one akshauhini and how many soldiers, horses, and elephants constitute it.
The Story of Samanta Panchaka
The rishis in Naimisha forest addressed Sauti saying, “O son of Suta, we wish to hear about the place you recently mentioned, called Samanta-Panchaka.” Note: The following words are Sauti’s description, of Samanta-Panchaka, to the rishis. O brahmanas, O best of men, you have gathered so much virtue that you deserve to hear of this […]
Benefits of Reading the Mahabharata
Note: In this post, Sauti explains the benefits of reading the Mahabharata. The study of the (Maha)Bharata is an act of worship. Those who read even a bit of this story with true belief have their sins purged away. This epic mentions devas, devarishis, and immaculate brahmarishis of good deeds. It also speaks of yakshas […]
Sanjaya Consoles Dhritarashtra
When Sanjaya (the son of Gavalgana) heard his king wail and sigh like a serpent, he consoled Dhritarashtra with these words of great importance. Note: Sauti narrated to the ascetics in Naimisha Forest, the words spoken by Sanjaya to King Dhritarashtra. The words below were spoken by Sanjaya to console the king. O King, you […]
Dhritarashtra’s Lamentation: A Summary of Main Events till the end of the War
Note: In the previous post, Sauti gave a very brief summary of the Mahabharata, beginning with King Pandy retiring to the forest and ending with the great war at Kurukshetra. In this post, Sauti describes what happens when Dhritarashtra learns about the loss of the Kauravas and the destruction of his race. He is overcome […]