Mahābhārata

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The Mahābhārata is the world’s longest epic and a timeless spiritual treasure of ancient India. Composed by Vyāsa, it weaves together mythology, history, philosophy, and devotion into a single vast narrative. At its heart lies the Kurukṣetra War, fought between the noble Pāṇḍavas and the ambitious Kauravas, but the epic expands far beyond the battlefield.
It contains the revered Bhagavad Gītā, a sacred dialogue between Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna that offers profound guidance on dharma (righteous action), karma, detachment, and spiritual realization. The Mahābhārata also explores ethics, kingship, justice, divine intervention, and the consequences of human choice.
A cultural and philosophical encyclopedia, the Mahābhārata is not just a story—it is a reflection of human nature, moral complexity, and the pursuit of liberation (mokṣa). Its teachings remain deeply relevant in every age.

Bhīṣma’s Nine Qualities Śukadeva: A Source-Critical Life Śukadeva and the Mahābhārata Asita and Devala Vidura and Vasudeva Asita Devala The One Who Does Not Die Temporary Weather You Are Not This Body Becoming Teachable Compassion Clouded by Grief Path of the Mahājanas Kaurava Commanders Gāṇḍīva Ch57 Royal Duties Ch56 The Duties of Kshatriyas Described. Ch55 Bhishma says that he remembers all the duties. Krishna says the authority of Bhishma's words Ch54 Yudhishthira, with all the Pandavas, goes again to Bhishma Ch62 Yudhishthira Praises Krishna Ch61 The Praise of Bhimasena. The Lamentation of Duryodhana. Ch60 Rama is Angry at Seeing the Unfair Fight. Krishna Pacifies Him. Ch59 Bhima Tries to Crush Duryodhana's Head With His Foot, and Yudhishthira Prevents Him. Ch58 The Fall of Duryodhana Ch57 The Encounter Between Bhima and Duryodhana Ch56 The Preparation for the Fight Ch55 The Encounter Between Bhima and Duryodhana and Baladeva's Presence There Ch54 Baladeva Meets Narada Ch53 The Story of Samanta Panchaka Ch52 The Story of the Old Maiden Ch51 The Story of Dadhicha Ch50 The Story of the Rishi Asita Devala Ch49 The Story of Indra Tirtha Ch48 The Story of Indra Tirtha Ch47 The Story of the Tirtha Vadara-Pachana and Bharadvaja's Daughter Sravati Ch46 The History of the Tirtha Taijasa and that of the Installation of the King of Waters; The history of Agnitirtha Ch229 The History of Angirasa Ch45 The Companions of Kartikeya Ch44 The Investiture of Kartikeya. His Companions. Ch43 The History of Indra's Curse and Expiation Ch42 The history of the Tirtha Vasishthapavaha Ch41 The story of Dalvya-Valla. The history of the Tirtha Yayata Ch40 The Attainment of Brahmanahood by Arshtisena, Sindhudvipa, Devapi and Vishvamitra Ch39 The Origin of the Name of Kapālamochana Ch38 The History of Sapta Sarasvati and Mankanaka Ch37 The history of the Tirthas Vinashana, Gargashrota, Shakuha, Subhumika Ch36 The history of Udapana Ch3 Various Indications of the Jambukhanda Ch150 The Mantras for success in a journey, entry into new buildings, and for propitiating malevolent spirits Ch35 The origin of Prabhasa