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December 31, 2021
Why was Karna Cursed?
Karna is the first son of Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata.
He is also a close friend of Duryodhana, the eldest of the hundred sons of Dhritarashtra who are together called the Kauravas. Duryodhana is the story’s prime antagonist, and Karna becomes his prime ally in his machinations against the Pandavas.
During his youth, Karna earns curses on three separate occasions: first, Parashurama curses him that his Brahmastra will fail him; second, Bhumi the Earth goddess curse...
December 29, 2021
How was Karna Born?
Karna is the first son of Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata.
He is also a close friend of Duryodhana, the eldest of the hundred sons of Dhritarashtra who are together called the Kauravas. Duryodhana is the story’s prime antagonist, and Karna becomes his prime ally in his machinations against the Pandavas.
Using a magical incantation gifted her by Sage Durvasa, Kunti bears Karna out of wedlock, before her marriage to Pandu. Fearing social censure, she abandons him soon af...
December 20, 2021
Mahabharata Episode 60: The Pandavas Die
In this series of posts, I am reconstructing the Mahabharata as a sequence of episodes. This will provide a quick and easy way for someone new to the story to become acquainted with it.
(For the previous post in this series, see Episode 59: Krishna and Balarama Die. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)
A list of topics that we will cover:
The Pandavas LeaveThe End of ArjunaClimbing Mount SumeruThe Pandava...Mahabharata Episode 59: Krishna and Balarama Die
In this series of posts, I am reconstructing the Mahabharata as a sequence of episodes. This will provide a quick and easy way for someone new to the story to become acquainted with it.
(For the previous post in this series, see Episode 58: Dhritarashtra Dies. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)
A list of topics that we will cover:
Curse of the Three SagesEscaping DestinyJourney to the SeashoreA Strange ...December 19, 2021
Mahabharata Episode 58: Dhritarashtra Dies
In this series of posts, I am reconstructing the Mahabharata as a sequence of episodes. This will provide a quick and easy way for someone new to the story to become acquainted with it.
(For the previous post in this series, see Episode 57: Arjuna Fights Babruvahana. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)
A list of topics that we will cover:
Dhritarashtra LeavesAt the BhagirathiThe Pandavas VisitVidura Dies...December 17, 2021
Mahabharata Episode 57: Arjuna Fights Babruvahana
In this series of posts, I am reconstructing the Mahabharata as a sequence of episodes. This will provide a quick and easy way for someone new to the story to become acquainted with it.
(For the previous post in this series, see Episode 56: Gandhari Curses Krishna. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)
A list of topics that we will cover:
The AshwamedhaArjuna the ProtectorFighting the SaindhavasDusshala In...Mahabharata Episode 56: Gandhari Curses Krishna
In this series of posts, I am reconstructing the Mahabharata as a sequence of episodes. This will provide a quick and easy way for someone new to the story to become acquainted with it.
(For the previous post in this series, see Episode 55: Ashwatthama is Cursed. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)
A list of topics that we will cover:
Dhritarashtra Hugs BhimaGandhari’s AngerBhimasena’s AnswerYudhishthir’...December 15, 2021
Mahabharata Episode 55: Ashwatthama is Cursed
In this series of posts, I am reconstructing the Mahabharata as a sequence of episodes. This will provide a quick and easy way for someone new to the story to become acquainted with it.
(For the previous post in this series, see Episode 54: Ashwatthama Rages. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)
A list of topics that we will cover:
Draupadi’s ResolveKrishna Mounts his ChariotThe BrahmashiraNarada AppearsV...Mahabharata Episode 54: Ashwatthama Rages
In this series of posts, I am reconstructing the Mahabharata as a sequence of episodes. This will provide a quick and easy way for someone new to the story to become acquainted with it.
(For the previous post in this series, see Episode 53: Bhima Defeats Duryodhana. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)
A list of topics that we will cover:
Arjuna’s Chariot BurnsA New CommanderLesson of the OwlAshwatthama i...December 13, 2021
Mahabharata Episode 53: Bhima Defeats Duryodhana
In this series of posts, I am reconstructing the Mahabharata as a sequence of episodes. This will provide a quick and easy way for someone new to the story to become acquainted with it.
(For the previous post in this series, see Episode 52: Duryodhana Disappears. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)
A list of topics that we will cover:
A ConditionThe Anger of KrishnaBhima’s ConfidenceThe Fight BeginsBalar...
