Adi Parva
The book of beginnings: the Kuru dynasty's origins, the birth of the Pandavas and Kauravas, and Draupadi's swayamvara.
Sabha Parva
The book of the assembly hall: Yudhishthira's Rajasuya, the game of dice and the humiliation of Draupadi.
Vana Parva
The book of the forest: twelve years of exile, pilgrimages, divine weapons and timeless stories like Nala and Savitri.
Virata Parva
The book of Virata: the year in disguise, Bhima's defeat of Kichaka and Arjuna's lone stand against the Kauravas.
Udyoga Parva
The book of effort: peace missions, alliances and Krishna's final attempt to prevent the war at Hastinapura.
Bhishma Parva
The book of Bhishma: the first ten days of war, the Bhagavad Gita and the fall of the grand old warrior.
Drona Parva
The book of Drona: five days of war, the chakravyuha, Abhimanyu's sacrifice, Jayadratha's death and Drona's fall.
Karna Parva
The book of Karna: two days of his command, Bhima's vow fulfilled and the tragic duel between Karna and Arjuna.
Shalya Parva
The book of Shalya: the last day of war, Balarama's pilgrimage and the final duel between Bhima and Duryodhana.
Sauptika Parva
The book of the sleeping warriors: Ashvatthama's night attack, the Brahmashira weapon and Krishna's curse.
Stri Parva
The book of the women: the mourning of widows and mothers, Gandhari's curse and Kunti's secret revealed.
Shanti Parva
The book of peace: Bhishma, on his bed of arrows, teaches Yudhishthira the duties of kings, crisis and liberation.
Anushasana Parva
The book of instructions: Bhishma's final teachings on charity and dharma, the Vishnu Sahasranama and his departure.
Ashvamedhika Parva
The book of the horse sacrifice: Parikshit's birth, the Anugita, Arjuna's journey and the humble mongoose.
Ashramavasika Parva
The book of the hermitage: the elders retire to the forest, a vision of the dead and the forest fire.
Mausala Parva
The book of the iron club: the fall of the Yadavas, the departure of Balarama and Krishna, and Dwarka's end.
Mahaprasthanika Parva
The book of the great journey: the Pandavas renounce the world and walk towards the Himalaya with a faithful dog.
Svargarohana Parva
The book of the ascent to heaven: Yudhishthira's last test, a glimpse of hell and the final peace of all souls.
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