महाभारत
Mahābhārata
धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे - The Great Epic of India
Composed by Maharshi Vyāsa, the Mahābhārata is the longest epic poem ever written, containing over 100,000 verses. It narrates the great war between the Pandavas and Kauravas, interwoven with profound philosophical teachings, including the Bhagavad Gita.
Narrative Structure & Shloka Distribution
The radar chart visualizes the five major narrative phases of the Mahabharata across five key dimensions. The pie chart shows the distribution of shlokas across the eighteen Parvas.
Five major phases across five dimensions: Intensity, Combat, Philosophy, Emotion, and Character.
Distribution of shlokas across the eighteen Parvas. Larger slices indicate more verses.
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The Eighteen Parvas
आदि पर्व
Adi Parva
The origins of the Kuru dynasty, birth of the main characters, and the foundation of the epic tale.
Begin Parvaसभा पर्व
Sabhā Parva
The fateful dice game that leads to the exile of the Pandavas and Draupadi's humiliation.
Begin Parvaवन पर्व
Vana Parva
The twelve years of exile in the forest, filled with adventures, teachings, and spiritual growth.
Begin Parvaविराट पर्व
Virāṭa Parva
The thirteenth year of exile spent in disguise at King Virata's court.
Begin Parvaउद्योग पर्व
Udyoga Parva
Diplomatic efforts to avoid war, Krishna's peace mission, and preparations for the great battle.
Begin Parvaभीष्म पर्व
Bhīṣma Parva
The first ten days of war with Bhishma as commander, containing the Bhagavad Gita.
Begin Parvaद्रोण पर्व
Droṇa Parva
Drona takes command after Bhishma's fall, featuring Abhimanyu's heroic sacrifice.
Begin Parvaकर्ण पर्व
Karṇa Parva
Karna takes command and faces Arjuna in the epic battle, leading to his death.
Begin Parvaशल्य पर्व
Śalya Parva
Shalya becomes commander and Yudhishthira faces him, leading to the final phase of war.
Begin Parvaसौप्तिक पर्व
Sauptika Parva
Ashwatthama's night attack on the sleeping Pandava camp, killing all remaining warriors.
Begin Parvaस्त्री पर्व
Strī Parva
The lamentations of the women who lost their husbands, sons, and brothers in the war.
Begin Parvaशान्ति पर्व
Śānti Parva
Bhishma's teachings to Yudhishthira on dharma, governance, and philosophy from his deathbed.
Begin Parvaअनुशासन पर्व
Anuśāsana Parva
Continuation of Bhishma's teachings on dharma, charity, and righteous conduct.
Begin Parvaअश्वमेधिक पर्व
Aśvamedhika Parva
Yudhishthira performs the Ashvamedha Yajna to establish his sovereignty and atone for war.
Begin Parvaआश्रमवासिक पर्व
Āśramavāsika Parva
Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, and Kunti retire to the forest and eventually die in a forest fire.
Begin Parvaमौसल पर्व
Mausala Parva
The destruction of the Yadava clan through internal conflict, leading to Krishna's departure.
Begin Parvaमहाप्रस्थानिक पर्व
Mahāprasthānika Parva
The Pandavas and Draupadi begin their final journey towards the Himalayas and heaven.
Begin Parvaस्वर्गारोहण पर्व
Svargārohaṇa Parva
Yudhishthira's final test and ascent to heaven, where he reunites with his family.
Begin Parva