Great Mahabharata Blog

How Shounaka's advice to Yudhisthira in his darkest hour still resonates

In Yudhisthira’s darkest hour, Shounaka, a learned Brahmana versed in Samkhya Yoga, offers counsel that goes beyond mere consolation.

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Sage Narada uses the cautionary tale of Sunda & Upasunda to advise the Pandavas on how to avoid disputes over their shared wife, Draupadi.

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Delve into the 'devil's advocate' stratagem employed by King Dushyanta to publicly acknowledge his son, Bharata, and remain above board.

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Psychological warfare, lesser known warriors, hidden strategies. This post covers these and more through the 18 days of the Mahabharata war.

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Nala-Damayanti is more than a love story. It's a tale of love defying misfortune, of gambling's perils, and of transformation through exile.

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From Vyasa and Vaisampayana to Ugrasrava and Sanjaya, the Mahabharata weaves multiple narrators into its unique storytelling structure.

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Mentioned in the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Srimad Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), Timingila holds a unique place in Vedic lore.

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