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November 26, 2021

Mahabharata Episode 32: Krishna Becomes Charioteer

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 31: End of the Virata Parva. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

Krishna Becomes Charioteer - Featured Image - Picture of Krishna with his flute and peacock feathers, lost in contemplation

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Asking for AnartaKrishna Offers HimselfBalarama HedgesKrishna ...
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Published on November 26, 2021 01:07

Mahabharata Episode 31: End of the Virata Parva

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 30: Brihannala Defends Matsya. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

End of Virata Parva - Featured Image - Picture of tabla and flute, representing the wedding of Uttara and Abhimanyu

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Return of VirataKanka is StruckUttara Returns‘A Celestial Wa...
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Published on November 26, 2021 00:14

November 25, 2021

Mahabharata Episode 30: Brihannala Defends Matsya

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 29: Kichaka is Killed. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

Brihannala Defends - Featured Image - Picture of a bull on fire, representing Matsya's cattle

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Duryodhana Invades MatsyaVirata Marches OutVirata Spares SusharmaBri...
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Published on November 25, 2021 01:24

November 24, 2021

Mahabharata Episode 29: Kichaka is Killed

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 28: Entry into Virata’s Court. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

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Kichaka is Killed - Featured Image - Picture of leaves falling off a tree, representing death and changeThe First Three MonthsA Festival for BrahmaKichaka Desires D...
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Published on November 24, 2021 01:37

November 23, 2021

Mahabharata Episode 28: Entry into Virata’s Court

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 27: The Yaksha Prashna. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

Entry into Virata's court - Featured Image - Picture of six fish swimming across the canvas, representing the Pandavas and Draupadi

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Choosing a KingdomAssignment of Roles – 1Assignment of Roles – 2The...
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Published on November 23, 2021 08:02

Mahabharata Episode 27: Yaksha Prashna

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 26: Karna is Defanged. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

Yaksha Prashna - Featured Image - Picture of a number of question marks

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The Elusive Deer of DwaitaFour Pandavas FallYaksha Prashna – Part 1Y...
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Published on November 23, 2021 03:01

November 22, 2021

Mahabharata Episode 26: Karna is Defanged

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 25: Jayadratha Abducts Draupadi. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

Karna is Defanged - Featured Image - Picture of a Brahmin with a bald head and a flowing plait. Representing Indra

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Surya Visits KarnaA WarningIndra ArrivesKarna Procures the...
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Published on November 22, 2021 06:31

Mahabharata Episode 25: Jayadratha Abducts Draupadi

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 24: Karna Conquers the World. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

Jayadratha Abducts Draupadi - Featured Image - Picture of Shiva's Trishul

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Jayadratha Spots DraupadiDraupadi Shows DisinterestJayadratha...
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Published on November 22, 2021 01:26

November 21, 2021

Mahabharata Episode 24: Karna Conquers the World

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 23: Duryodhana is Rescued. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

Karna Conquers the world - Featured Image - Plough representing the golden plough ritual that Karna conducts after conquering everyone

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Karna’s MomentA Second RajasuyaThe Golden PloughEmperor Duryodha...
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Published on November 21, 2021 06:49

November 20, 2021

Mahabharata Episode 23: Duryodhana is Rescued

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 22: Adventures of Bhima. To access the full repository of Mahabharata episodes, see: 55 Mahabharata Episodes that Tell You the Whole Story.)

Duryodhana is Rescued - Featured Image - Picture of a female centaur, representing the Gandharvas

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Duryodhana Arrives in DwaitaQuarrel with GandharvasYudhishthir’s C...
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Published on November 20, 2021 08:09