Summary of Mahabharat
THE MAHABHARATA
A Chapter by Chapter summary of the great Indian epic, as an aid to finding passages within the original 18 Volumes. Written by Duncan Watson.
14-Dec-92
THE MAHABHARATA
Translations by Kisari Mohan Ganguli and Pratap Chandra Roy. The Pratap Chandra Roy version published by Munshiram Monoharlal, New Delhi, India (Post Box 5715, 54 Rani Jhansi Road, New Delhi-55): Third edition, September 1972. Mahabharata was written down by the great sage Krishna Dvaipayana (Vyasa) about 5000 years ago. It records events that occurred at the transition from the Bronze (Dwapara Yuga) to Iron Age (Kali Yuga). It tells of a battle between two great Indian ruling families, brought about through a game of dice, which resulted in great destruction. There are 18 Volumes or Parva's (there are 18 Chapters in the Bhagavad Gita, the battle last 18 days):
Book Volume Part
I II III IV V VI VII
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII
I II
Adi Parva Sabha Parva Vana Parva Virata Parva Udyoga Parva Bhishma Parva
VIII IX X XI XII
I II III I II
XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII
Introduction of characters, including birth and lineage. Dicing and exile of the Pandava's. Adventures of Pandava's in the forest. (Includes the Ramayana.) Pandava's 13th year of exile. Declaration of war. Battle begins. First ten days, until Bishma (Generalissimo of Kuru army) falls. The Bhagavad-Geeta occurs at the start of this part. Drona Parva Next five days, until Drona is slain. Karna Parva Two more days, until death of Karna. Salya Parva Salya falls after half a day. End of battle with most of hero's slain, including Duryodhana. Sauptika Parva Aswatthaman destroys remaining Pandava army. Stree Parva Reuniting of Pandava's with king Dhritarashtra after battle. Shanti Parva The dying Bhisma speaks on all aspects knowledge. Shanti Parva (ctnd) Shant Parva (ctnd) Anusasana Parva (ctnd) Anusasana Parva (ctnd) Aswamedhika Parva Counselling of grief stricken Yudhishthira.
A Chapter by Chapter summary of the great Indian epic, as an aid to finding passages within the original 18 Volumes. Written by Duncan Watson.
14-Dec-92
THE MAHABHARATA
Translations by Kisari Mohan Ganguli and Pratap Chandra Roy. The Pratap Chandra Roy version published by Munshiram Monoharlal, New Delhi, India (Post Box 5715, 54 Rani Jhansi Road, New Delhi-55): Third edition, September 1972. Mahabharata was written down by the great sage Krishna Dvaipayana (Vyasa) about 5000 years ago. It records events that occurred at the transition from the Bronze (Dwapara Yuga) to Iron Age (Kali Yuga). It tells of a battle between two great Indian ruling families, brought about through a game of dice, which resulted in great destruction. There are 18 Volumes or Parva's (there are 18 Chapters in the Bhagavad Gita, the battle last 18 days):
Book Volume Part
I II III IV V VI VII
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII
I II
Adi Parva Sabha Parva Vana Parva Virata Parva Udyoga Parva Bhishma Parva
VIII IX X XI XII
I II III I II
XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII
Introduction of characters, including birth and lineage. Dicing and exile of the Pandava's. Adventures of Pandava's in the forest. (Includes the Ramayana.) Pandava's 13th year of exile. Declaration of war. Battle begins. First ten days, until Bishma (Generalissimo of Kuru army) falls. The Bhagavad-Geeta occurs at the start of this part. Drona Parva Next five days, until Drona is slain. Karna Parva Two more days, until death of Karna. Salya Parva Salya falls after half a day. End of battle with most of hero's slain, including Duryodhana. Sauptika Parva Aswatthaman destroys remaining Pandava army. Stree Parva Reuniting of Pandava's with king Dhritarashtra after battle. Shanti Parva The dying Bhisma speaks on all aspects knowledge. Shanti Parva (ctnd) Shant Parva (ctnd) Anusasana Parva (ctnd) Anusasana Parva (ctnd) Aswamedhika Parva Counselling of grief stricken Yudhishthira.