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6 Sambhava Parva. Mahabharata origins: lineages, virtue, pride, exile, alliances, destiny shaping war.
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| 65 Genealogy of gods and beings; sacred hearing grants fortune, fame. |
| 66 Cosmic genealogy of gods and creatures; sacred recitation purifies listeners. |
| 67 Brahma’s sons beget gods, demons, creatures; sacred genealogy purifies. |
| 68 Vaisampayana begins Kuru lineage; Dushmanta rules golden age virtuously. |
| 69 Janamejaya asks Bharata’s origins; Dushmanta hunts, displaying royal might. |
| 70 Dushmanta enters sacred forest asylum, awed by rishis and holiness. |
| 71 Dushmanta meets Sakuntala, learns birth from Menaka, raised by Kanwa. |
| 72 Indra sent Menaka; Viswamitra tempted; child born, protected, raised Kanwa. |
| 73 Dushmanta weds Sakuntala Gandharva; heir promised; Kanwa blesses future king. |
| 74 Sakuntala’s son revealed; king denies, gods affirm; Bharata crowned heir. |
| 75 Genealogy from Daksha to Yayati; Puru chosen; restraint triumphs desire. |
| 76 Kacha learns Sanjivani from Sukra through death, revival, sacrifice. |
| 77 Devayani proposes; Kacha refuses as sister; curses exchanged; Kacha departs. |
| 78 Sarmishtha insults Devayani, casts her into well; Yayati rescues her. |
| 79 Sukra teaches forgiveness; Devayani refuses humiliation, insists on honor. |
| 80 Sukra threatens departure; Vrishaparvan submits; Sarmishtha enslaved to Devayani willingly. |
| 81 Devayani chooses Yayati; Sukra consents; marriage blessed, Sarmishtha forbidden. |
| 82 Sarmishtha secretly bears Yayati’s son, breaking Sukra’s command. |
| 83 Devayani learns truth; Sukra curses Yayati; youth exchange with sons. |
| 84 Yayati seeks youth; sons refuse except Puru, who inherits honor. |
| 85 Yayati renounces pleasure, crowns obedient Puru, retires; dynasties diverge. |
| 86 Yayati ascetic, ascends heaven, falls, regains through austerities. |
| 87 Yayati recounts counsel to Puru: forgiveness, gentle speech, virtue supreme. |
| 88 Yayati boasts in heaven, falls through pride, welcomed by virtuous sages. |
| 89 Yayati explains fall from pride, recounts heavenly realms, accepts destiny humbly. |
| 90 Pride destroys merit; rebirth explained; humility alone opens heaven’s gates. |
| 91 Four life stages taught: disciplined study, charity, austerity, renunciation. |
| 92 Knowledge liberates instantly; merits refused; virtue must be self-earned. |
| 93 Yayati refuses gifts; ascends heaven with virtuous kings; truth exalted. |
| 94 Genealogy from Puru to Janamejaya, tracing Bharata, Kuru, Pandavas. |
| 95 Lineage from Manu through Yayati, Bharata, Pandavas to Janamejaya. |
| 96 Mahabhisha reborn Santanu; Ganga bears Vasus, drowns all but Bhishma. |
| 97 Pratipa offers Ganga to Santanu; Santanu weds under silence vow. |
| 98 Ganga reveals Vasus freed; leaves Santanu eighth son, destined Bhishma. |
| 99 Ganga explains Vasus’ curse; Devavrata survives, trained divinely, returns. |
| 100 Bhishma renounces throne, vows celibacy, secures Satyavati, gains choice boon. |
| 101 Chitrangada slain, Vichitravirya installed as king by Bhishma. |
| 102 Bhishma won three brides for Vichitravirya, but one left for another suitor. |
| 103 Satyavati begged Bhishma to marry, but he refused, citing his vow. |
| 104 Bhishma told the story of Dirghatamas, a blind Rishi who revived the Kshatriya race. |
| 105 Satyavati asked Vyasa to beget children with Vichitravirya's widows. |
| 106 Vyasa met the princess, who feared his appearance, and begot three sons. |
| 107 Mandavya, a devoted ascetic, was wrongly accused and impaled, leading to a curse. |
| 108 Mandavya cursed the god of justice to be born in the Sudra order, resulting in his birth as Vidura. |
| 109 The kingdom of the Kurus prospered, with a fertile land and happy people. |
| 110 Bhishma chose Gandhari, who married Dhritarashtra despite his blindness, and she pleased the Kurus with her devotion. |
| 111 Kunti summoned the sun god, Surya, and gave birth to Karna, who was abandoned and adopted by Radha and her husband. |
| 112 Pritha chose Pandu, the mighty king, in an assembly, and they were married with blessings. |
| 113 Bhishma arranged Pandu's marriage to Madri, and Pandu later conquered many kingdoms, returning to Hastinapura in triumph. |
| 114 Pandu retired to the woods, living freely with his wives, like a god. |
| 115 Gandhari bore 100 sons, including Duryodhana, and Dhritarashtra had Karna with a maid. |
| 116 Gandhari wished for a daughter, and the Rishi created Duhsala from a separate part. |
| 117 Dhritarashtra's 100 sons, including Duryodhana and Duhsasana, and daughter Duhsala. |
| 118 Pandu killed a deer (Rishi Kindama's son) during intercourse, receiving a curse: "You will die during sex." |
| 119 Pandu renounced his kingdom and family to lead a life of asceticism in the woods with his wives. |
| 120 Pandu asked Kunti to bear him a son through a Brahmana, citing a precedent. |
| 121 Kunti refused to consider another man, telling the story of Bhadra, who bore children through her dead husband's corpse, and urging Pandu to do the same. |
| 122 Pandu asked Kunti to bear a son through a Brahmana, revealing his own inability. Kunti agreed, revealing a boon to summon a celestial for a child, and Pandu chose the god of justice, Dharma. |
| 123 Kunti gave birth to Bhima and Arjuna, and celestials celebrated Arjuna's birth, announcing his greatness. Kunti refused Pandu's request to invoke another god. |
| 124 Madri asked Pandu for children, Kunti helped, and the twin Aswins fathered Nakula and Sahadeva. |
| 125 Pandu died in Madri's arms due to the curse. Madri joined him on the funeral pyre, with Kunti's permission. |
| 126 Rishis present Pandavas at Hastinapura; Pandu dead; Kurus accept heirs. |
| 127 Pandu’s grand funeral rites performed; Pandavas mourned, supported by Kurus. |
| 128 Duryodhana poisons Bhima; Nagas rescue him, grant immense strength. |
| 129 Bhima survives treachery, returns stronger; Pandavas silent; Kripa appointed teacher. |
| 130 Kripa born from heath; adopted by Santanu; trained, became famed arms-teacher.Kripa born from heath; adopted by Santanu; trained, became famed arms-teacher. |
| 131 Drona born from vessel, gains celestial arms, becomes famed teacher. |
| 132 Drona seeks friendship; Drupada scorns him; Drona vows vengeance. |
| 133 Drona impresses princes, becomes Kuru preceptor, seeks revenge on Drupada. |
| 134 Drona favors Arjuna; Ekalavya sacrifices thumb; Arjuna proves supreme. |
| 135 Drona favors Arjuna; Ekalavya sacrifices thumb; Arjuna proves supreme. |
| 136 Princes display arms before Hastinapura; Drona presents their martial mastery. |
| 137 Arjuna dazzles assembly; Pandavas and Kauravas revealed in splendor. |
| 138 Karna challenges Arjuna; Duryodhana crowns him Anga king, allies formed. |
| 139 Adhiratha revealed; Karna defended, allied Duryodhana; Kunti recognizes son. |
| 140 Princes capture Drupada for Drona; kingdom divided; rivalry endures. |
| 141 Yudhishthira named heir; Pandavas conquer widely; Dhritarashtra grows jealous. |
| 142 Kanika urges Dhritarashtra to destroy Pandavas through cunning, strategy. |
7 Jatugriha Parva. Lac plot foiled; Pandavas warned, escape tunnel, survive, flee forest. 11 29.8 24:50
8 Hidimva-vadha Parva. Hidimbi aids Bhima; demon slain; Ghatotkacha born; Vyasa foretells victory. 5 18.8 15:40
9 Vaka-vadha Parva. Bhima saves towns; family sacrifice themes; sages guide Pandavas toward destiny. 8 22.8 19
| 159 Bhima slays Bakasura, saves Ekachakra town; Pandavas remain disguised. |
| 160 Brahmana’s wife offers herself to Bakasura, embodying selfless familial duty. |
| 161 Brahmana’s daughter offers sacrifice; Kunti intervenes, restores family hope. |
| 162 Pandavas dwell Himalayas; Arjuna meets Markandeya, receives guidance. |
| 163 Pandavas face Himalayan trials, learn dharma, guided by sages. |
| 164 Yudhishthira learns from sages, deepens wisdom, resolves to uphold dharma. |
| 165 Pandavas gain divine weapons, blessings, strength, preparing to reclaim kingdom. |
| 166 Arjuna performs penance, gains celestial weapons, aids Pandavas’ future battles. |
10 Chaitraratha Parva. Pandavas exile, alliances, dharma; vengeance restrained; lineage preserved; return foretold. 19 65 54:10
| 167 Pandavas endure exile, win allies, prove strength, rightful heirs. |
| 168 Pandavas travel widely, battle demons, gain allies, uphold righteousness. |
| 169 Pandavas tested by adversity, uphold dharma, overcome obstacles successfully. |
| 170 Pandavas gather allies, divine support, prepare to reclaim kingdom. |
| 171 Pandavas face challenges, demonstrate leadership, perseverance, unwavering purpose. |
| 172 Pandavas plan strategically, negotiate alliances, strengthen position, uphold righteousness. |
| 173 Pandavas’ journey brings trials, wisdom, preparing them to reclaim kingdom. |
| 174 Pandavas build alliances, plan return strategically, remain committed to cause. |
| 175 Pandavas endure trials, show resilience, determination, advance toward success. |
| 176 Pandavas form alliances, plan carefully, uphold dharma through complexities. |
| 177 Pandavas intensify efforts, plan strategically, alliances crucial for victory. |
| 178 Pandavas prepare strategically, near journey’s end, overcoming obstacles with resolve. |
| 179 Pandavas finalize preparations, face challenges, rely on strategy and alliances. |
| 180 Pandavas reach climax, prepare final battle, guided by dharma, strategy. |
| 181 Aurva seeks vengeance; Pitris restrain wrath, counsel peace and wisdom. |
| 182 Aurva casts wrath into ocean, becoming Vadavamukha, sparing worlds. |
| 183 Parasara’s sacrifice halted by sages, urged peace over vengeance. |
| 184 Cursed Kalmashapada spared lineage; Vasishtha fathers heir with queen. |
| 185 Pandavas appoint Dhaumya priest, receive blessings, kingdom foretold restored. |
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11 Swayamvara Parva. Arjuna wins Draupadi; battles erupt; Pandavas revealed; shared marriage accepted.
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| 186 Pandavas invited to Draupadi’s swayamvara, travel with Brahmanas eagerly. |
| 187 Pandavas reach Panchala; stay potter’s house; Draupadi’s swayamvara announced rules. |
| 188 Kings, Kauravas, Karna assemble; many suitors compete for Draupadi. |
| 189 Princes fail swayamvara trial; Arjuna steps forward, raising anticipation. |
| 190 Arjuna strings bow, hits mark, wins Draupadi amid celebration.
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| 191 Enraged kings attack; Bhima, Arjuna defend; Krishna recognizes Pandavas. |
| 192 Disguised Arjuna, Bhima defeat Karna, Salya; Krishna halts battle. |
| 193 Kunti’s words lead Draupadi shared; brothers agree; Krishna rejoices. |
| 194 Dhrishtadyumna discovers Pandavas; reports identity to Drupada, easing concerns. |
12 Vaivahika Parva. Vyasa reveals destiny; Draupadi weds Pandavas; royal chapter begins. 7 25 20:50
13 Viduragamana Parva. Pandavas revealed alive; counsel divides; peace chosen; Indraprastha founded.
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14 Rajya-labha Parva. Narada warns Pandavas; Asura brothers perish; unity rule established. 5 18.9 15:45
15 Arjuna-vanavasa Parva. Arjuna exiles himself, gains boons, marriages, pilgrimages, reunites with Krishna.
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| 215 Arjuna protects cattle, violates rule, self-exiles twelve years dutifully. |
| 216 Arjuna meets Ulupi, yields compassionately, gains boon of aquatic invincibility. |
| 217 Arjuna marries Chitrangada, begets heir for Manipura, continues pilgrimage. |
| 218 Arjuna frees cursed Apsara from crocodile form through strength. |
| 219 Arjuna frees cursed Apsaras, reunites with family, continues pilgrimage. |
| 220 Arjuna reunites with Krishna, welcomed at Dwaraka, celebrates together. |
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16 Subhadra-harana Parva. Arjuna abducts Subhadra with Krishna’s aid; Yadavas enraged. 2 5.6 4:40
17 Haranaharana Parva. 1 8.9 7:25
18 Arjuna-vanavasa Parva. Agni burns Khandava aided by Arjuna, Krishna; boons granted, foes defeated.
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| 224 Pandavas rule virtuously; Arjuna, Krishna enjoy Yamuna; radiant Brahmana arrives. |
| 225 Agni consumes Khandava forest aided by Arjuna, Krishna, regains strength. |
| 226 Agni seeks Arjuna, Krishna’s aid; grants weapons to burn Khandava. |
| 227 Agni arms Arjuna, Krishna; Gandiva, discus prepare Khandava’s burning. |
| 228 Arjuna, Krishna burn Khandava, defeat Indra’s rain, creatures perish. |
| 229 Arjuna, Krishna battle Indra, repel celestials; Agni roars victorious. |
| 230 Krishna, Arjuna defeat celestials; Indra concedes; Agni consumes Khandava. |
| 231 Sarngaka chicks spared as Agni honors Rishi Mandapala’s devotion. |
| 232 Jarita’s sons face forest fire bravely, refusing refuge, choosing noble death. |
| 233 Jarita’s sons reject escape, urge mother flee, accept fiery fate. |
| 234 Sarngaka brothers praise Agni; he spares them, burns forest instead. |
| 235 Mandapala reunited with children; family tensions aired; reconciliation follows forest fire. |
| 236 Agni grants boons; Arjuna gains Indra’s weapons, Krishna eternal friendship. |
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