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.

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2

The Birth of Karna

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

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3

The Birth of the Pandavas

The sons of dharma grow by dharma alone.

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4

Drona, Drupada, and the Guru's Vow

The fire of humiliation can ignite wars that span generations.

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5

Dronacharya and the Bird's Eye

One-pointed focus is the very root of achievement.

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6

Eklavya's Devotion

Devotion to the teacher is the highest knowledge.

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7

The House of Wax

Dharma protects those who protect dharma.

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8

Hidimba and Bhima

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

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9

Draupadi's Swayamvara

True strength is born from practice, not from pride.

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10

The Marriage of Arjuna and Subhadra

Love offered with humility can turn rivalry into friendship.

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11

The Rajasuya and the Fall of Shishupala

Even forgiveness has its boundary and measure.

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12

The Game of Dice

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

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13

Krishna Saves Draupadi

The Lord protects one who surrenders completely.

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14

The Questions of the Yaksha

Dharma itself is the highest secret and refuge.

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15

Arjuna's Celestial Quest

Divine power is attained through humility — never through pride.

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16

Karna's Gift to the Brahmin

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

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17

Savitri and Satyavan

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

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18

The Year in Disguise

Patient courage, even in concealment, protects dharma.

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19

Krishna's Peace Mission

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

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20

Karna and Kunti

Loyalty and selfless giving are the highest dharma.

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21

The Bhagavad Gītā

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

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22

The Fall of Bhishma

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

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23

The Death of Abhimanyu

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

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24

The Death of Drona

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

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25

The Death of Karna

Even the fall of the greatest hero happens with honour.

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26

Duryodhana's Last Stand

Where ego ends — there begins peace.

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27

Ashvatthama's Night Raid

Revenge gives birth to sin — not to justice.

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28

Gandhari's Grief and Curse

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

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29

The Victory of Dharma

Where there is dharma, there is victory.

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30

The Final Journey — Mahaprasthan

Compassion and truth together lead to the highest destination.

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