Mahabharata

Introduction The Karna Parva, the eighth book of the Mahabharata, centers on the leadership of Karna as the commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army after Drona’s fall. This parva, comprising one sub-book (upaparva) and approximately 6,000 verses, details the ferocious battles that take place under Karna’s command, his strategies, and his ultimate confrontation with Arjuna. The … Read more

Introduction The Shalya Parva, the ninth book of the Mahabharata, recounts the events of the final days of the Kurukshetra War under the command of Shalya, the last commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army. Comprising 4 sub-books (upaparvas) and approximately 3,500 verses, this parva captures the intense battles, strategies, and tragic deaths as the war reaches … Read more

Introduction The Sauptika Parva is the tenth book of the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. This parva, or book, is crucial as it depicts the aftermath of the great war at Kurukshetra, focusing on the events during the night following the eighteenth day of the battle. The name “Sauptika” … Read more

Introduction The Stri Parva is the eleventh book of the Mahabharata, one of the most revered epics in Indian literature. This parva, or book, focuses on the lamentations and mourning of the women who lost their husbands, sons, and relatives in the devastating Kurukshetra war. “Stri” means “woman” in Sanskrit, and this section poignantly captures … Read more