Anukramanika Upa-Parva
Ugrasrava Sauti Goes to Naimisha Forest
Creation Story of the Universe as Explained in the Adi Parva of The Mahabharata
Lord Ganesha Becomes Vyasa Muni’s Scribe
Sauti Compares The Mahabharata to a Tree
A Brief Summary of The Mahabharata
Dhritarashtra’s Lamentation: A Summary of Main Events till the end of the War
Sanjaya Consoles Dhritarashtra
The Benefits of Reading the Mahabharata
Sangraha Upa-Parva
The Strength of One Akshauhini
A Listing With a Brief Outline of all the Parvas of the Mahabharata
A Summary of the Aranyaka Parva
A Summary of the Bhishma Parva
A Summary of the Sauptika Parva
A Summary of the Ashwamedhika Parva
A Summary of the Anusasana Parva
A Summary of the Asramvasika Parva
A Summary of the Mausala Parva
A Summary of the Mahaprasthanika Parva
A Summary of the Swargarohana Parva
Paushya Upa-Parva
The Curse of Sarama — The Celestial She-Dog
Rishi Ayoda-Dhaumya Tests his Pupils
Destiny Tests Uttanka (Rishi Veda’s Disciple)
Pauloma Upa-Parva
Ugrasrava Sauti Asks the Ascetics of Naimisha Forest Which Story They Want to Hear Next
A Brief Description of Sage Bhrigu’s Family
A Rakshasa Abducts Bhrigu’s Wife
Agni Deva’s Response to Sage Bhrigu’s Curse
How Agni Deva was Pacified by Lord Brahma
The Story of Apsara Menaka and the Gandharva King’s Daughter
Sage Ruru and Pramadvara — A Beautiful Love Story
Rishi Sahasrapat Regains His Human Form
Astika Upa-Parva
Sage Jaratkaru Meets his Pitris
Rishi Jaratkaru Places Some Conditions for Getting Married
Jaratkaru’s Son Astika — the Saviour of Serpents
The Birth of Garuda – the Serpent Eater
The Tired Gods are Re-Energized by Narayana to Continue Churning
Neelkantha Mahadev Saves the World from the Kalakuta Poison
The Battle Between Danavas and Devas for the Amrit
The Bet Between Vinata and Kadru
Vinata and Kadru Cross the Great Ocean to See Uchchaihsravas
The Gods Request Garuda to Reduce his Brightness
Why Surya Deva Wanted to Destroy the World
How Aruna Saved the World From Surya Deva’s Wrath
Vinata and Garuda Serve as Slaves of Kadru and her Snake Sons
Garuda Wants to Eat Before Battling for the Amrit
Vibhavasu the Tortoise and Supritika the Elephant
Garuda Takes a Detour to Protect the Valakhilya Rishis
Sage Kasyapa guides Garuda and the Valakhilya Rishis
Garuda’s Mission Causes Disturbing Omens in Heaven
The Devas Get Ready For a Battle With Garuda
Indra’s Past Mistake That Created Karmic Disturbances in Heaven
Sage Kasyapa’s Decision Regarding a Second Indra
Garuda’s Fierce Battle With the Devas
Garuda Breaks Past Obstacles to Seize the Amrit
How Garuda Became Vishnu’s Vehicle
Indra and Garuda Become Eternal Friends
How the Snakes Became Garuda’s Natural Food
Garuda Frees His Mother From Slavery
Names of the Principal Snakes Involved in the Tryst With Garuda
Shesha Naga Performs Ascetic Penances to Get Away From His Siblings
Sesha Naga Becomes the Earth’s Axis
Vasuki Convenes a Meeting of Serpents to Find a Way to Neutralize Kadru’s Curse
Strategies Proposed by Various Serpents for Their Welfare
Elapatra’s Suggestion to His Snake Brothers
The Devas Request Brahma Deva to Help Vasuki
The Meaning of the Name Jaratkaru
King Parikshit Commits the Mistake of Insulting a Noble Sage
The Wise Sage is Displeased With Sringin’s Rash Action
Does Sringin Regret His Rash Action?
Sage Samika Tries to Help King Parikshit Escape Sringin’s Curse
King Parikshit’s Response to Rishi Samika’s Message
Sage Kasyapa Heads to Hastinapur to Help Parikshit
Parikshit’s Son Janamejaya is Crowned the Next King
Rishi Jaratkaru Meets His Pitris
The Pitris Explain Their Background and Suffering to Jaratkaru
The Pitris Explain the Allegorical Meaning of the Rat and the Single Cord of Root
Jaratkaru Places a Condition for Marriage
Jaratkaru Marries Vasuki’s Sister
Vasuki is Anxious About the Future of the Serpents After Jaratkaru Leaves his Sister
Janamejaya Inquires About the Circumstances of King Parikshit’s Death
Janamejaya Decides to Avenge His Father’s Death
Names of the Rishis, Priests, and Ritwika Who Participated in the Snake Sacrifice
Takshaka Seeks Indra’s Protection
Astika is Asked to Save the Serpents
Astika Reaches the Location of the Snake Sacrifice
Janamejaya Wants to Give Astika a Boon But the Hotri Wants Him to Wait
Janamejaya Grants Astika’s Boon
How Takshaka Was Protected From Falling Into the Fire
Names of the Snakes Who Perished in the Sacrifice
Adivansavatarana Upa-Parva
King Janamejaya Requests Rishi Vyasa to Narrate the Story of His Ancestors
Rishi Vaishampayana Sets the Stage With a Brief Account of the Mahabharata
Benefits of Reading the Mahabharata
Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa’s Birth
A Summary of the Birth of the Main Characters in the Mahabharata
Why Did The Celestials Take Birth On Earth As The Pandavas And Other Beings?