Category: Mahabharata
Vidura: the unsung hero of Mahabharata
For those who don’t know the epic character of Vidura, here is a short backdrop: Son of maid Somewhere in northern India, flourished the Kuru kingdom ruled by the...
Draupadi Swayamvar: Krishna’s best friend Uddhava
Prologue The Panchala king Drupada offers his daughter Draupadi’s hand in marriage to Krishna. This leads to Krishna’s entrance in Mahabharata. I strongly...
Krishna’s sister and wife of Duryodhana: Bhanumati
Prologue Before we proceed with this interesting tale, I strongly recommend you to read this story on how Krishna entered Mahabharata. In this story, the Panchala king...
Krishna in Mahabharata: the beginning
If you read any unabridged version of Mahabharata, it is evident Krishna enters the story in Draupadi swayamvara. Yet, reading through the story reveals that he entered...
The Real Culprits of Mahabharata war
Some might blame the fabulous four of Mahabharata viz. Duryodhana, Dusshasan, Shakuni, Karna. One may claim it’s Dhritarashtra, while some may assert that...
How Krishna defeated Jarasandha by commanding the sea
‘Why’s that the path of Dharma is always laborious?’ mused Krishna lying on his grass bed in the remote Gomantaka Hill of Sahyadri Ranges. It was one of the dark...
Balarama: The Fourth Pillar of Duryodhana’s arrogance
Amidst the melodious sounds of Vedic chants and annoying vehicles, I walked towards the Tirumala bus stand from the exit of the world famous Srivari temple of Tirumala....
A poem on Arjuna
Arjuna, the protagonist of the great epic of Mahabharata is a very personification of heroism. His character and charisma have inspired and writers and poets for...
When Amarendra Bahubali reminded me of Arjuna
How did Amarendra Bahubali display a great trait like Arjuna
When Arjuna saved Duryodhana
The Exile of Pandavas The best revenge is massive success – Frank Sinatra When we think about injustice, one of the prominent incidents that occur to our mind is...
