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118 Chapters
1. Introduction
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What is the Mahabharata and its significance in our life even in the 21st century
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2. The Writing
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How the Mahabharata came to be conceived by Vyasa and written by Ganesha
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3. Shantanu and Ganga
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The story of King Shantanu and his extraordinary marriage with Goddess Ganga
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4. Devavrata becomes Bhishma
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Devavrata makes an unselfish promise for the love of his father and becomes Bhishma
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5. Amba's Revenge
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Bhishma kidnaps the Kasi sisters and Amba vows to be the reason for Bhishma's death
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6. The Missing Links
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The extraordinary story of the birth of Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Vidura after the death of Vichitraveerya
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7. Kunti and her Children
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The birth of Karna, the birth of the Pandavas and the Kauravas
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8. Duryodhana's Jealousy
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Duryodhana - the entitled son of Dhritarashtra devices ways to get rid of the Pandavas
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9. Dronacharya
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Drona - the Brahmana, masters weapons and becomes Dronacharya, while developing a hatred for his childhood friend Drupada
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10. Life at the Gurukula
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Dronacharya teaches the Pandavas and Kauravas and one student surpasses all others in skill and perseverence
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11. Ekalavya
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The tribal boy who poses a threat to Arjuna's reputation and his immense gratitude for his Guru
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12. Performance of the Princes
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The princes showcase their talent and a mystery man enters
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13. Karna's Present
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Karna challenges Arjuna and Duryodhana saves him from humiliation
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14. Karna's History
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The history of Karna's upbringing and the curses he receives
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15. School is out
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Drona demands a fee - the capture of his childhood friend
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16. Jackal and his Friends
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Dhritarashtra's minister tells the king the story of the jackal and his friends and cautions the king against the Pandavas
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17. Shakuni
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Given a raw deal, Shakuni - the uncle, vows to bring down the Kuru race
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18. The Wax Palace
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Duryodhana and Shakuni scheme to put an end to the Pandavas
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19. Ghatotkacha
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Bhima defeats a Rakshasa, marries another and begets a powerful son
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20. Bakasura
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Bhima saves the town of Ekachakra by defeating another Rakshasa
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21. Draupadi and Dhrishtadyumna
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Drupada performs a Yajna to defeat Drona by obtaining a son and a daughter
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22. Draupadi's Swayamvara
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Arjuna, dressed as an unassuming Brahmana, wins the impossible Swayamvara designed by King Drupada and marries Draupadi
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23. Draupadi weds the 5 Pandavas
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Taking Kunti's words as gospel, the Pandavas marry Draupadi and realize the truth behind this extraordinary turn of events from Sage Vyasa
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24. The Return of the Pandavas
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The Pandavas return and peace is restored - so it seems
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25. Arjuna's Exile
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The Pandavas make an unbreakable vow and Arjuna breaks it.
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26. Arjuna Weds Subhadra
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Arjuna travels extensively in his exile and has powerful children including the illustrious Abhimanyu
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27. Arjuna gets the Gandiva
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Several incidents come together at the right time so Arjuna could get the Gandiva and Krishna could get the Sudarshana Chakra
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28. Yudhishtira's Desire
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Narada relates Pandu's wishes to Yudhishtira who contemplates performing the Rajasuya Yajna
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29. Jarasandha
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Krishna combats the biggest threat to Yudhishtira becoming an emperor with his shrewd thinking. An extraordinary birth makes Jarasandha an invincible foe.
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30. Rajasuya
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Yudhishtira performa the Rajasuya Yajna after all opposition is out of the way. But so he thought. One last threat remained in the form of Shishupala.
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31. Shakuni's Strategy
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Duryodhana struggles to accept the rise of the Pandavas. Shakuni devises a clever strategy to get the better of them.
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32. The Game of Dice
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Yudhishtira reluctantly agrees to play the game of dice. Shakuni dazzles with the dice he made from his father's bones.
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33. The Humiliation of Draupadi
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Draupadi is humiliated by the Kauravas. The Pandavas blaze in rage.
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34. Pandavas in the Forest
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The Pandavas lament in the forest. Krishna consoles them.
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35. Arjuna Battles Shiva
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Arjuna seeks celestial weapons. Shiva comes in disguise.
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36. Arjuna and Urvashi
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Arjuna travels to Indraloka and meets Urvashi
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37. Nala and Damayanti
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Yudhishtira laments, but the story of Nala consoles him.
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38. Bhima meets Hanuman
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Bhima meets a monkey who is more than his match.
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39. Nahusha Questions Yudhishtira
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A snake captures Bhima and questions Yudhishtira.
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40. Yudhishtira's Compassion
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Duryodhana wishes to see the Pandavas in suffering.
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41. Karna - The Generous
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Karna takes the Asura vow to appease Duryodhana and creates a legacy for himself
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42. A grain will do
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Durvasa puts the Pandavas in a delicate situation.
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43. Draupadi is Kidnapped
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Jayadratha kidnaps Draupadi only to incur the wrath of the Pandavas.
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44. Karna keeps his Promise
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Indra visits Karna to ask for his most priced possession
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45. The Death of the Pandavas
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Four Pandava brothers fall to a Yaksha. It is up to Yudhishtira to save them.
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46. The Yaksha’s Questions
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The Yaksha questions Yudhishtira on Dharma.
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47. Yudhishtira's Dharma
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Yudhishtira exhibits supreme Dharma
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48. The Thirteenth Year
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The Pandavas go into hiding in the thirteenth year of exile.
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49. The Wrestling Match
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Kichaka humiliates Draupadi and faces Bhima's wrath.
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50. Virata Attacked
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The Kauravas attack Virata. The Pandavas help their host.
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51. Arjuna Trounces the Kaurava Army
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Brihannala a.k.a Arjuna faces the Kauravas in battle.
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52. The Pandavas Resurface
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The Pandavas return and strategize their next steps.
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53. Krishna and his Army
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Duryodhana and Arjuna seek Krishna's support in the impending war.
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54. Shalya joins the Kauravas
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Shalya is all set to join the Pandavas, until Duryodhana strategizes.
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55. Peace Talks
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Several rounds of peace talks are attempted in vain.
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56. Vidura Neeti
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Dhritarashtra is in misery. Vidura shares his wisdom.
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57. Five villages
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Sanjaya relates Yudhishtira's plea, but Duryodhana is not one to listen.
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58. Vishwaroopa
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A last ditch attempt by Krishna to make peace.
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59. The son of Surya
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Karna learns the truth of his origin.
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60. Kunti meets Karna
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Father, mother and son unite for the first time.
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61. One day to go
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Plans before the day of the war in full swing.
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62. Kurukshetra
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The armies assemble in the Kurukshetra battlefield
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63. Bhagavad Gita Introduction
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The Bhagavad Gita and its importance in the 21st century
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64. Bhagavad Gita Ch 1 - arjunaviṣādayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Arjuna’s Dejection
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65. Bhagavad Gita Ch 2 - sāṅkhyayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Analysis
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66. Bhagavad Gita Ch 3 - karmayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Action
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67. Bhagavad Gita Ch 4 - jñānakarmasaṃnyāsayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Knowledge
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68. Bhagavad Gita Ch 5 - karmasaṃnyāsayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Renunciation
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69. Bhagavad Gita Ch 6 - dhyānayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Meditation
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70. Bhagavad Gita Ch 7 - jñānavijñānayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Wisdom
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71. Bhagavad Gita Ch 8 - akṣarabrahmayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Liberating Spirit
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72. Bhagavad Gita Ch 9 - rājavidyārājaguhyayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Royal and Hidden Knowledge
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73. Bhagavad Gita Ch 10 - vibhūtiyogaḥ
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The Yoga of Excellence
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74. Bhagavad Gita Ch 11 - viśvarūpadarśanayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Seeing the Cosmic Form
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75. Bhagavad Gita Ch 12 - bhaktiyogaḥ
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The Yoga of Devotion
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76. Bhagavad Gita Ch 13 - kṣetrakṣetrajñavibhāgayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Distinguishing Matter from Spirit
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77. Bhagavad Gita Ch 14 - guṇatrayavibhāgayogaḥ
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The Yoga of the Threefold Modalities
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78. Bhagavad Gita Ch 15 - puruṣottamayogaḥ
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The Yoga of the Ultimate Person
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79. Bhagavad Gita Ch 16 - daivāsurasaṃpadvibhāgayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Differentiating Godly and Ungodly Assets
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80. Bhagavad Gita Ch 17 - śraddhātrayavibhāgayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Differentiating Threefold Faith
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81. Bhagavad Gita Ch 18 - mokṣasaṃnyāsayogaḥ
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The Yoga of Liberation
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82. Bhagavad Gita - Conclusion
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Concluding words on the Bhagavad Gita
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83. War begins
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Day 1 and 2 of the Kurukshetra war.
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84. Krishna’s Anger
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Krishna is angry with Arjuna's controlled approach.
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85. Four More Days
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Days 4,5,6,7 of the Kurukshetra war.
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86. Duryodhana Pushes Bhishma
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Duryodhana taunts Bhishma and questions his loyalty.
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87. Bhishma at his Best
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Bhishma makes a vow to fight his best. The Pandavas are wrattled.
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88. The Fall of Bhishma
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The son of Ganga falls on the 10th day.
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89. Karna and Bhishma
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Karna pays respects to the Grandsire.
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90. Drona the Commander
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Drona becomes the commander of the Kaurava army.
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91. Bhagadatta and His Elephant
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Bhagadatta and his elephant Supratika torment the Pandava army.
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92. Chakravyuha
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Arjuna's son proves his valor, but he stands alone.
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93. The Fall of Abhimanyu
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A show of bravery followed by a barbaric act.
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94. Arjuna’s Vow
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The devastated Arjuna makes a vow that could end his own life.
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95. Impossible task
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Arjuna races against time to avenge the death of his son.
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96. Battle Continues into the Night
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Rage outshines rules of warfare and battle continues into the night.
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97. The Might of Ghatotkacha
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Bhima's son wreaks havoc upon the Kaurava army. Karna is forced to act.
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98. The Might of Drona
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Drona fights like a madman before an unthinkable lie stops him
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99. Narayanastra
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The enraged Ashwatthama uses a forbidden weapon. Krishna comes to the rescue.
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100. Karna the Commander
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Karna takes charge of the Kaurava army.
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101. The Fall of Dusshasana
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Bhima's vow takes fruition. Dusshasana breathes his last.
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102. Karna and Arjuna
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Karna finally meets Arjuna one on one.
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103. The Ultimate Battle
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The battle of battles between Dharma and Adharma.
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104. The Eighteenth day
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The last of the Kaurava warriors fall. Duryodhana stands tall.
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105. Gadayuddha
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Duryodhana battles Bhima with his favorite weapon.
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106. The Massacre
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Vengence leads Ashwatthama to an unthinkable act.
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107. Cursed for Life
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Ashwatthama panics. Krishna curses him to live for thousands of years in torture.
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108. The Iron Statue
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The Pandavas pay their respects to the elders.
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109. The Eldest Pandava
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A shocking truth is revealed.
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110. The Passing of Bhishma
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Bhishma reveals a wealth of wisdom to Yudhishtira, including the true meaning of the Lord
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111. Ashwamedha Yajna
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A mongoose narrates a story to describe the importance of donation without calculation
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112. A Generation Ends
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Time reigns supreme and the end of a generation comes about. The mantle is passed on.
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113. The End of the Yadavas
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The Yadavas meet their destruction at their own hands. Gandhari's curse takes effect.
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114. Krishna and Jara
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Having served the purpose of his human birth, Krishna seeks his own end.
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115. Arjuna faces Defeat
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Arjuna faces defeat in the unlikeliest of circumstances.
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116. The Final Journey
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The Pandavas make their final journey.
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117. Yudhishtira’s Companion
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Yudhishtira imparts lessons on Dharma. A lone companion follows him.
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118. Yudhishtira in Heaven
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Yudhishtira reaps the fruits of his single Adharmic act.
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