Maha-Bharata

The magical atmosphere that Shiva’s presence had brought about was still palpable when Arjuna saw the four Lokapalas appear in an extraordinary halo of light. Indra, Kuvera, Yama, and Varuna personally gave him their weapons. After … Read More

Arjuna already knew that route from having traveled it during the military campaign that preceded the Rajasuya. Upon arriving at the Gandhamadana Mountain, he remembered how he had climbed it and how much he had wanted … Read More

On the evening when this intricate matter was being discussed, Vyasa, the great sage with a pure and pristine soul, visited them. Upon his arrival, the Pandavas and their companions bowed at his feet with great … Read More

While Dhritarastra was pleased about Vidura’s return, Duryodhana and his friends were not at all. They knew well that he had the power to exert a strong and constant influence on the elderly king, who always … Read More

The news of Jayanta’s dramatic event spread in a flash throughout Hastinapura. From homes and public places people began pouring into the streets. Little by little an immense crowd formed that, shouting and condemning the impious … Read More

Then Draupadi said with sobs: “I appeal to the elders of the respectable Kurava court, and to all the righteous men who are present here. Haven’t you seen what this dastardly villain has done to me? … Read More

  As soon as the clamor subsided, everyone looked to the Pandavas, Duryodhana, and Dhritarastra, waiting for new developments. An icy feeling, like death, circulated among those present, and the expressions of Arjuna, Bhima, and the … Read More

Flooded with a huge crowd that flocked to the inauguration, the Sabha of the Kuravas was truly beautiful. Among the guests there were the kings who had participated in the Rajasuya to warmly welcome the Pandavas. … Read More

As soon as the messengers who preceded Vidura arrived in Indra-prastha, Yudhisthira and his brothers left the palace to receive him with all the honors and show him the affection they felt for him. On that … Read More

At the climax of the Rajasuya, Maharaja Yudhisthira was crowned emperor and everyone cheered him generously. No one felt hatred or envy. The eldest of the Pandavas, known as the most virtuous of kings, was respected … Read More

The preparations began.  First of all, it was necessary to find a Brahmana sufficiently qualified to lead the complicated ritual, and on this everyone immediately agreed: no one like the great Vyasa would have been able … Read More

Sabha Parva “Now, I am going to tell you the details of an episode that occurred during the great fire of the Khandava forest,” Vaishampayana told the Rishis. This event would prove to be fundamental for … Read More

The news that Pandu’s sons were alive and that the Brahmana who had conquered Draupadi was no other than Arjuna spread quickly. There were moments of genuine panic in Hastinapura. Duryodhana, terrified, immediately began to make … Read More