The Mahabharata is all about leadership! Here are some insights.
Mahabharata: The Preeminence of Cows Bheeshma narrates the…
In the Anushasana parva of the Mahabharata1, Yudhishthira questions Bheeshma on the subject of cows. Using numerous accounts of past events and conversations with rishis…
Mahabharata : Arjuna, the Greatest Archer and Disciple
by Smt Smrithi Adinarayanan Whenever we think of an ideal student, Arjuna's name comes to our mind. He was considered to be the most sincere…
Mahabharata : Vana Parva Part 5
The story of Parashurama and Kartaviryarjuna Now, there lives a very powerful warrior called Kartaviryarjuna, of the Haihaiya clan. He has many sons. He is…
Different modes of conception in the Mahabharata
Are test-tube babies and in vitro fertilization wonders of modern medicine? Or were these a part of a deep science that was known to our…
Juvenile Justice in the Mahabharat Did you know…
In the Sambhava Parva of the Mahabharata Janamejaya asks, 'What wrong did the God of justice do to be cursed by the Rishi?" Vaisampayana said,…
Bhishma’s advice to Yudhisthira on planting trees Ms.…
Introductory Note: The deep interconnectedness between Man and Nature has been celebrated in our culture for centuries. In every aspect of life, through simple yet…
Brothers meet after a Yuga: Hanuman and Bhima…
The story of Bhima bringing the Saugandhika flowers for Draupadi and his encounter with Hanuman is very famous. Numerous artists have performed this in the dance…
How Krishna solved a clash among the Pandavas…
Karna Parva Karna parva is the 8th Parva in the Mahabharata. Karna is appointed as the third commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army. This parva also…