Sanskrit Epic

Mahābhārata

महाभारतम्

30 episodes from Vyāsa's great epic — Pandavas, Kauravas, the Bhagavad Gītā, Kurukṣetra war and more. Each story in Sanskrit with full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes.

1

Devavrata's Terrible Vow

Renouncing one's own desires out of devotion to a parent is the highest dharma.

2

The Birth of Karna

A hero is not made by birth — a hero is made by deeds.

3

The Birth of the Pandavas

The sons of dharma grow by dharma alone.

4

Drona, Drupada, and the Guru's Vow

The fire of humiliation can ignite wars that span generations.

5

Dronacharya and the Bird's Eye

One-pointed focus is the very root of achievement.

6

Eklavya's Devotion

Devotion to the teacher is the highest knowledge.

7

The House of Wax

Dharma protects those who protect dharma.

8

Hidimba and Bhima

Compassion even toward enemies — this is the mark of a great person.

9

Draupadi's Swayamvara

True strength is born from practice, not from pride.

10

The Marriage of Arjuna and Subhadra

Love offered with humility can turn rivalry into friendship.

11

The Rajasuya and the Fall of Shishupala

Even forgiveness has its boundary and measure.

12

The Game of Dice

A question of dharma must never be met with silence or dismissal.

13

Krishna Saves Draupadi

The Lord protects one who surrenders completely.

14

The Questions of the Yaksha

Dharma itself is the highest secret and refuge.

15

Arjuna's Celestial Quest

Divine power is attained through humility — never through pride.

16

Karna's Gift to the Brahmin

The hero of giving is greater even than the hero of arms.

17

Savitri and Satyavan

By the power of love and devotion, even death can be conquered.

18

The Year in Disguise

Patient courage, even in concealment, protects dharma.

19

Krishna's Peace Mission

Peace is the highest good — but truth must never be sacrificed for it.

20

Karna and Kunti

Loyalty and selfless giving are the highest dharma.

21

The Bhagavad Gītā

Do your duty — do not cling to results. Yoga is skill in action.

22

The Fall of Bhishma

A great person stays true to their vow — even unto death.

23

The Death of Abhimanyu

Courage is greater than death — the hero's glory is immortal.

24

The Death of Drona

Even a half-truth wounds one's own dharma — even when necessity demands it.

25

The Death of Karna

Even the fall of the greatest hero happens with honour.

26

Duryodhana's Last Stand

Where ego ends — there begins peace.

27

Ashvatthama's Night Raid

Revenge gives birth to sin — not to justice.

28

Gandhari's Grief and Curse

Grief — when it sees the truth clearly — becomes prophecy.

29

The Victory of Dharma

Where there is dharma, there is victory.

30

The Final Journey — Mahaprasthan

Compassion and truth together lead to the highest destination.

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