The Stories of Mahabharata
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A serialized story-telling of the ancient epic of India - The Mahabharata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Mahabharata episode 77: The Final Departure
In Mahabharata episode 77, the Pandavas relinquish their kingdom after 38 years. Their journey to heaven results in the deaths of Bheem, Arjun, Nakul, Sahadev, and Draupadi. Yudhistir faces a trial in hell before reaching heaven.
- Mahabharata episode 76: Vanaprastha and the End of the Yadavas
In Mahabharata episode 76, Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, Kunti, and Vidur retire to the forest. Simultaneously, the Yadavas, Vrishnis, and Andhakas face destruction through infighting after being cursed by sages. Balarama and Krishna perish, an…
- Mahabharata Episode 75: Yudhishthira, The King of Hastinapur
In Mahabharata Episode 75, Yudhishthira begins the horse sacrifice at Krishna's advice. A stillborn child is revived by Krishna and named Parikshit. Arjun secures the horse's passage, overcoming a challenge from his son Babrubahan.
- Mahabharata Episode 74: The Mourning
In Mahabharata Episode 74, the Pandavas mourn Karna after Kunti reveals his identity. They visit Dhritarashtra and Gandhari, where Krishna intervenes to save Bheem. Gandhari curses Krishna, while Bhishma ascends to the heavens.
- Mahabharata Episode 73: Aswathama's Revenge
In Mahabharata Episode 73, Aswathama enacts revenge by attacking the Pandava camp at night, killing Draupadi's sons and Dhristyadumna. Krishna then curses Aswathama to a long, painful existence.
- Mahabharata Episode 72: Day Eighteen of The War
On the eighteenth day of the war, Yudhistir defeats Shalya, ending the conflict. Duryodhan challenges Bheem to combat and is defeated when Bheem strikes his thighs.
- Mahabharata Episode 71: Fall of Karna
The episode details the events of the seventeenth day of the Mahabharata war, including Bheem
- Mahabharata Episode 70: The Seventeenth Day of the War
In Mahabharata Episode 70, Duryodhan appoints Shalya as Karna's charioteer at Karna's request. Shalya accepts with a hidden motive, while Arjun is provoked by Yudhistir's comments after visiting him.
- Mahabharata Episode 69: Karna, the new Kaurava Commander-in-chief
In Mahabharata Episode 69, Karna is named the new commander of the Kaurava army and swears to defeat the Pandavas. Yudhistir wins a duel against Duryodhan but allows Bheem to fulfill his vow.
- Mahabharata Episode 68: Fall of Dron
In Mahabharata Episode 68, Guru Dronacharya
- Mahabharata Episode 67: Fall of Ghatotkach
In Mahabharata Episode 67, Karna is provoked to use his Shakti weapon on Ghatotkach to stop his attacks on Kaurava soldiers, despite originally saving the weapon for Arjun.
- Mahabharata Episode 66: The Killing of Jayadrath
In Mahabharata Episode 66, Jayadrath is protected by Kaurava warriors, forcing Arjun into a deadly promise. Lord Krishna intervenes with his divine powers to help Arjun defeat Jayadrath and overcome the Kauravas.
- Mahabharata Episode 65: The Fourteenth day of the war
On the fourteenth day of the Mahabharata war, Duryodhan and Dron form a protective strategy to shield Jayadrath from Arjun. Arjun faces a critical challenge to defeat Jayadrath before sunset, fulfilling a difficult vow.
- Mahabharata Episode 64: Arjun Vows Revenge
After Abhimanyu
- Mahabharata Episode 63: Day Thirteen of the War - Fall of Abhimanyu
Mahabharata Episode 63 covers the thirteenth day of the war, focusing on the Chakra Vyuha formation. Abhimanyu bravely entered the formation to break it, despite not knowing the exit technique, with the Pandavas promising to ensure his saf…
- Mahabharata Episode 62: Day Twelve of the War
Episode 62 of The Stories of Mahabharata covers the twelfth day of the Kurukshetra war. It highlights Dron's inability to capture Yudhistir, Arjun's victory over Susharma and his allies, and King Bhagadatta's failed attempt to defeat Arjun…
- Mahabharata Episode 61: Day Eleven of the War – Duryodhan appoints Dron as the commander-in chief
On the eleventh day of the Mahabharata war, Karna seeks blessings from Bhishma. Duryodhan appoints Dronacharya as the new commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army. Dronacharya promises to capture Yudhisthir alive.
- Mahabharata Episode 60: Day Ten of the War – Fall of Bhishma
Mahabharata Episode 60 describes the fall of Bhishma on the tenth day of the war. Following Bhishma's strategy, Arjun uses Sikhandi as a shield to defeat him.
- Mahabharata Episode 59: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day Nine
On the ninth day of the Kurukshetra War, Bhishma
- Mahabharata Episode 58: The Battle Of Kurukshetra – Days Seven and Eight
On days seven and eight of the Battle of Kurukshetra, the Pandavas hold the upper hand. Despite valiant efforts by Kaurava leaders, Pandava warriors dominate. Arjun's son, Iravan, is killed, leading Bheem's son, Ghatotkach, to launch a dev…
- Mahabharata Episode 57: The Battle Of Kurukshetra – Days Four Five and Six
Days four, five, and six of the Kurukshetra battle see heavy losses for both sides. Bhagadatta battles Bheem and Ghatotkach, while Bhishma tries to reason with Duryodhan.
- Mahabharata Episode 56: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day Two and Three
Days two and three of the Kurukshetra war saw Bheem's destructive prowess and Duryodhan's near-death encounter. Bhishma's fury was unleashed after Duryodhan's insults, leading Krishna to intervene when Arjuna hesitated. Arjuna then showcas…
- Mahabharata Episode 55: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day One
The Battle of Kurukshetra commences on Day One after Yudhistir seeks blessings from elders. Despite initial setbacks for the Pandavas, the day concludes with significant losses for them and two generals falling, while the Kauravas gain the…
- Mahabharata Episode 54: The Bhagavad Gita
In Mahabharata Episode 54, Krishna drives Arjuna's chariot onto the battlefield. Overwhelmed by grief seeing his relatives as opponents, Arjuna refuses to fight until Krishna delivers the enlightening words now known as the Bhagavad Gita.
- Mahabharata Episode 53: The War Begins
The episode details the assembly of Kaurava and Pandava armies at Kurukshetra, where Rishi Vyasa grants Sanjaya divine vision to relay the battle's events. Arjun questions fighting his kin, and rules for the conflict are established before…
- Mahabharata Episode 52: The Story of Sikhandi
In Mahabharata Episode 52, Bhisma agrees to fight in the Kurukshetra War under certain conditions, including not fighting Sikhandi. Bhisma then recounts the story of Sikhandi to explain this vow.
- Mahabharata Episode 51: Karna and Kunti
In Mahabharata Episode 51, Kunti confronts Karna, fearing for her sons' lives. She reveals his true identity, hoping to prevent him from killing Arjuna.
- Mahabharata Episode 50: Karna and Krishna
In Mahabharata Episode 50, Krishna reveals Karna's true identity and tries to convince him to join the Pandavas to avert the war. Despite being tempted, Karna ultimately chooses to remain loyal to Duryodhan.
- Mahabharata Episode 49: The Diplomacy Fails
In Mahabharata Episode 49, Krishna's peace proposal is rejected by Duryodhana, who then attempts to imprison Krishna. Despite Dhritarashtra's failed intervention, Duryodhana's actions lead to an unexpected outcome.
- Mahabharata Episode 48: Krishna, the Emissary
Krishna acts as a peacemaker in Mahabharata Episode 48, traveling to Hastinapur to negotiate with Dhritarashtra and Duryodhan. His mission is to prevent war by securing a peace agreement, but the Kauravas' refusal to yield even a small por…
- Mahabharata Episode 47: The Diplomacy Continues
In Mahabharata Episode 47, diplomat Sanjay attempts to prevent war by negotiating with the Pandavas. Despite Yudhistir's request for five villages, Duryodhan adamantly refuses, setting the stage for inevitable conflict.
- Mahabharata Episode 46: The Preparation
Following Abhimanyu and Uttara's wedding, both Duryodhan and Arjun seek alliances and prepare their armies for an inevitable war over the kingdom. Duryodhan works to reinforce his military might while the Pandavas plan to claim their kingd…
- Mahabharata Episode 45: The Pandavas Emerge from Hiding
King Virat learns the Pandavas were in his kingdom and offers his daughter to Abhimanyu. Having completed their exile and hiding, the Pandavas prepare to reclaim their throne from Duryodhan, but face uncertainty about his promise.
- Mahabharata Episode 44: The Battle for the Cattle
In Mahabharata Episode 44, Prince Uttara and Arjuna (disguised as Brihannala) confront the Kauravas to recover King Virat's stolen cattle. After Arjuna reveals his identity and prowess, he engages in a fierce battle against the Kaurava war…
- Mahabharata Episode 43: The Revelation
In Mahabharata Episode 43, Bheem retaliates against Susharma's attack on Virat's kingdom. As Virat battles Susharma, the Kaurava army attacks from another direction, forcing Prince Uttar and his charioteer Brihannala to defend the kingdom.
- Mahabharata Episode 42: Bheem Kills Keechak
During their exile in Virat's kingdom, the disguised Draupadi faces Keechak's advances. After he insults her, Bheem intervenes and kills Keechak as retribution.
- Mahabharata Episode 41: The Pandavas Go Incognito
In Mahabharata Episode 41, the Pandavas seek refuge in the Kingdom of Virat for their year of incognito hiding after their exile. They must find ways to conceal their identities from those who know the five brothers and Draupadi.
- Mahabharata Episode 40: Yudhistir and the Crane
In Mahabharata Episode 40, Yudhistira encounters a crane at a lake where his four brothers perished. The crane challenges Yudhistira, offering to revive his brothers if he can answer its questions correctly.
- Mahabharata Episode 39: Karna’s Gift
In Mahabharata Episode 39, Karna possesses natural armor granting invincibility. Indra, seeking to help Arjuna, requests the armor as a gift. Karna agrees, but only after a trade is arranged.
- Mahabharata Episode 38: The Story of Savitri and Satyavan
The Stories of Mahabharata presents the tale of Princess Savitri and Satyavan. Savitri marries Satyavan despite knowing he is destined to die within a year. She uses her intelligence and charm to bring him back to life after his death, bec…
- Mahabharata Episode 37: The Abduction of Draupadi
In Mahabharata Episode 37, Jayadratha, Duryodhan's brother-in-law, is overcome by Draupadi's beauty and attempts to abduct her. The Pandavas pursue Jayadratha to retaliate.
- Mahabharata Episode 36: The Story of Mudgal and Durvasa
This episode of The Stories of Mahabharata recounts Rishi Durvasa granting Mudgal eternal life, which Mudgal declines to seek eternal truth. It also details how Lord Krishna saved the Pandavas from Durvasa after Duryodhan prompted the Rish…
- Mahabharata Episode 35: Duryodhan’s Malaise and Recovery
In Mahabharata Episode 35, Duryodhan is captured by Gandharvas, rescued by the Pandavas, and feels humiliated, leading him to fast unto death. He eventually recovers and returns to Hastinapur, while Karna renews his vow against the Pandava…
- Mahabharata Episode 34: The Rescue of Duryodhan
In this episode, Arjuna and Bheem rescue Duryodhan and his family after they are captured by the Gandharva King Chitrasena. This event follows Duryodhan’s unsuccessful attempt to humiliate the Pandavas during their exile.
- Mahabharata Episode 33: The Virtuous Butcher And Draupadi’s Advice
Rishi Markandeya recounts the tale of Rishi Kaushik, who learned about Dharma from a housewife and a butcher. Draupadi also shares her wisdom with Satyavama on maintaining a husband's loyalty.
- Mahabharata Episode 32: Markandeya’s Visit
In Mahabharata Episode 32, Rishi Markandeya visits the Pandavas and recounts the story of Matsya and Manu during a great deluge, alongside discussions of celestial cycles and the destruction of demons Madhu and Kaitava by Lord Vishnu.
- Mahabharata Episode 31: Arjuna Returns and Nahusha’s Curse
In this episode, Arjuna returns after fighting demons and shares his experiences. The story then shifts to Bheema, who is threatened by King Nahusha in snake form. Yudhistira faces a challenge to save Bheema by discerning a true Brahmin.
- Mahabharata Episode 30: The Story of Bheema and Hanuman
Mahabharata Episode 30 recounts Bheema's quest for a divine lotus, during which he encounters Hanuman, revealing a connection between the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
- Mahabharata Episode 29: The Story of Ashtavakra
Mahabharata Episode 29 details the story of Rishi Ashtavakra, born with deformities due to his father's curse, and how he later rescued his father. It also includes tales of Lord Vishnu defeating the demon Narakasura and assuming the Varah…