The Third Day The previous day’s defeat had warned Bhishma, who more prudently organized his armies into the Garuda formation. He had placed himself in the beak of the gigantic bird; in the eyes stood Drona … Read More
The Second Day With the image of Bhishma still before their eyes, the Pandavas deployed their troops in the form called krauncha, deeming it more effective in countering his action. Seeing this, Duryodhana became alarmed and … Read More
Udyoga Parva The Council of Allies The echo of Abhimanyu and Uttara’s wedding celebrations had barely passed when the Pandavas began to focus their attention on the impending war. Gathered in the capital of Virata, the … Read More
Table of Contents Table of Contents 7 Udyoga Parva 11 The Council of Allies 11 Arjuna And Duryodhana In Dvaraka 13 Krishna, Arjuna’s Charioteer 16 The Arrival Of The Armies 17 Dhritarastra’s Message 19 Sanjaya and … Read More
As in Hastinapura, in Upaplavya in the course of the debate differences of opinion arose. Two divergent tendencies had been created on the basic attitude to adopt: should a possible path to peace be … Read More
As soon as Duryodhana left his bedroom, Krishna looked at Arjuna in amazement. “What is the point of this, my friend?” You have chosen me even though I have no intention of taking up arms instead … Read More
The First Day Taking up his arms with great determination, Arjuna got back into his war chariot. An expectant silence fell between the soldiers. Then the two armies moved at first slowly, then gradually increasing their … Read More
Whenever it comes to the oldest warrior in the war of Mahabharata, the name of Bhishma Pitamah comes to the mind of the people. While the fact is that it was not Bhishma Pitamah, but his … Read More
Then Arjuna asked Him again: “Who is to be considered higher: the one who is properly engaged in Your devotional service or the one who worships impersonal Brahman?” Sri Bhagavan said: “He who fixes his mind … Read More
