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After the great war, Yudhishthira was crowned the king of Hastinapur. The kingdom needed a yajna to restore peace and prosperity, but the treasury was empty. The recent war had drained all resources. Yudhishthira sought advice from the sage Veda Vyasa, who directed him to the Himalayas. Vyasa told the Pandavas about a hidden treasure.…

Krishna, the ever-joyful and serene being, never cried for anything in his life. His spirit remained unshaken, even in the face of adversity. Yet, there is only one moment in his entire life when even Krishna couldn’t contain himself and shed tears—the death of Abhimanyu, the beloved son of Arjuna. Abhimanyu embodied the best virtues…

When the Pandavas were in exile, they spent much of their time in the forest. They kept moving from one location to another. The reason was to avoid destroying the flora and fauna of any single area. By not staying in one place for too long, they preserved the natural beauty and resources of the…

Long ago, in a past life, Bhishma was a Gandharva who stole Kamdhenu, a divine cow. This act brought a severe curse upon him and his seven brothers. They were destined to be born on Earth, only to die immediately after birth. However, the Gandharva who physically stole the cow was cursed to live a…

Bhishma, a paragon of duty, spent his life serving the throne of Hastinapura. Despite not being a king, for over forty years, he wielded authority and maintained the kingdom. His loyalty to the throne was unwavering, but it came at a high cost. Bhishma took a vow of celibacy to ensure his father’s happiness, forsaking…

Kunti’s life is a tale of sorrow and resilience. From a young age, the men in her life wronged her, each in their own way. Her father gave her away to Kuntibhoja, her stepfather, who used her to serve the sage Durvasa. While she gained a powerful boon from this service, it was a burden…

Bhishma is often seen as a noble and self-sacrificing figure in the Mahabharata. Yet, his actions towards women are troubling. He wronged seven women in his life. Let me explain. First, there’s Amba (1). She wanted to marry another but was abducted by Bhishma for his brother. Her life was ruined, leading her to seek…

Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna, was known for his straightforward and traditional nature. He had envisioned alliances between his family and the Kauravas, aiming to strengthen ties through marriage. However, Krishna’s interventions disrupted his plans, leading to much annoyance and irritation for Balarama. The first instance was the marriage of Subhadra. Balarama wanted Subhadra…

Was Yudhishthira the son of Vidura? Both were incarnations of Yama, the god of death. This connection gave rise to a unique bond between them. Vidura, always in favor of the Pandavas, often took long walks with Yudhishthira, offering guidance and support. One day, Yudhishthira and his family went to visit Kunti, Dhritarashtra, and Gandhari…

In the Mahabharata, the Pandavas are often depicted as paragons of virtue. Yet, some lesser-known stories reveal the complexities and moral ambiguities of their actions. One such story is the Varnavarta incident, where a tribal woman and her five children tragically lost their lives. The Pandavas were sent to Varnavarta by Dhritarashtra, where Duryodhana plotted…

In the final day of the Battle of Mahabharata, Duryodhana lay grievously wounded on the battlefield. As he awaited his end. Ashwatthama, seeking revenge for his father Dronacharya’s death, took a drastic and cruel step. Under the cover of night, he infiltrated the Pandava camp and killed the five sons of Draupadi, mistaking them for…

In the Mahabharata, Bhima and Duryodhana share striking similarities. Both are powerful warriors, fierce in battle, and unyielding in their determination. However, their paths diverged significantly due to the influences in their lives. Bhima, the second Pandava, grew under the guidance of his elder brother Yudhishthira. Yudhishthira was wise, righteous, and deeply committed to dharma.…