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Do you know any stories from Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic where the main story revolves around two branches of a family – the Pandavas and Kauravas – who, in the Kurukshetra War, battle for the throne of Hastinapura. Interwoven into this narrative are several smaller stories about people dead or living, and philosophical discourses.
How many Mahabharata stories are there?
Yudhishthira’s final test and the return of the Pandavas to the spiritual world (svarga). This is an addendum to the 18 books, and covers those parts of the life of Krishna which is not covered in the 18 parvas of the Mahabharata.
Who is Laxman Kumar in Mahabharata?
Lakshman kumar was the son of Duryodhan and also had a twin sister- Lakshmanaa. He was later slain on the 13th day of the War by Abhimanyu, who decapitates him using the Nagashirashtra.
What are some lesser known stories about the Mahabharata?
Among the lesser known of the many Mahabharata stories, this short South Indian tale features a king from Udipi and Krishna’s penchant for peanuts. Sadhguru looks at the essence of the Gita, and what it means to be a devotee.
Is there a game of war in the Mahabharata?
Krishna’s Game of War Among the lesser known of the many Mahabharata stories, this short South Indian tale features a king from Udipi and Krishna’s penchant for peanuts. The Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga of Devotion Sadhguru looks at the essence of the Gita, and what it means to be a devotee.
How many couplets are there in Mahabharat?
The Mahabharat is one of the two major epics in Sanskrit of ancient India. It contains over one lakh couplets and is thrice as long as the Bible. However, only a fraction of the narration actually deals with the main story with the rest containing additional myths and teachings.
Why did Krishna plot the Mahabharata?
Jokes apart..In India they say that Krishna actually plotted the Mahabharata. He wanted this war to happen because till that time all the wars were only fought over women. He wanted men to evolve and fight over greater issues, which is fight for righteousness or Dharma.