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Mahabharat

Profound stories of dharma, conflict, and wisdom from the Mahabharata.

Arjuna and the Bird's Eye Test

Arjuna and the Bird's Eye Test

This famous story from the Mahabharata highlights Arjuna's unmatched focus and dedication. It teaches the importance of concentration in achieving excellence.

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Bhima and Hanuman: The Mighty Brothers

Bhima and Hanuman: The Mighty Brothers

Join Bhima as he discovers that true strength isn’t just about muscles… it’s about kindness, respect, and knowing when to bow to wisdom.

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Arjuna and Krishna: The Story of Bhagavad Gita

Arjuna and Krishna: The Story of Bhagavad Gita

Join Arjuna on the battlefield as Lord Krishna teaches him big life lessons about being brave, doing the right thing, and listening to your heart in this story from the Mahabharata

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Karna: The Charitable Warrior

Karna: The Charitable Warrior

Read this story to find out how Lord Indra took advantage of Karna's generosity and took his kavach (armour) by tricking him

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Kunti and Karna: A Mother and Child's Seperation

Kunti and Karna: A Mother and Child's Seperation

Read this story about a lady's divine wish that went wrong horribly!

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Ghatotkacha: The Hero Who Saved a War

Ghatotkacha: The Hero Who Saved a War

Read this story to find out how a forest giant was born in the strangest way — and became the hero who saved the Pandavas

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Amba: The Determined Princess

Amba: The Determined Princess

Read this story of a brave woman's plight, her courage, and her fight for justice across lifetimes

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Abhimanyu: The Warrior Prince

Abhimanyu: The Warrior Prince

Did you know that Abhimanyu was only 16 years old when he fought in the Mahabharata war? Read this story to know more about this brave young warrior.

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Chitrangada, the Brave Princess

Chitrangada, the Brave Princess

This is a simple story about Princess Chitrangada, a strong and kind warrior from the land of Manipur. She shows us that courage and kindness are more important than looks.

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Ulupi and the Magical Nagmani

Ulupi and the Magical Nagmani

This is a tale of Ulupi, the Naga princess, and the magical Nagmani gem. It tells how she used its power to bring Arjuna back to life and showed great courage and love.

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Drupada and Dronacharya

Drupada and Dronacharya

This is a story of how childhood friends, Drona and Drupada, turned enemies

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Bheeshma's Extreme Vow

Bheeshma's Extreme Vow

This is the story of how young prince Bheeshma took a lifetime vow for his father

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Eklavya: The Dedicated Student

Eklavya: The Dedicated Student

This is the story of how a student was willing to learn archery against all odds.

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The Birth of Draupadi: A Princess Born from Fire

The Birth of Draupadi: A Princess Born from Fire

This is the story of Draupadi, a princess who was born 25 years old directly, that too from fire!

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Shakuni: The Cunning Uncle of the Kauravas

Shakuni: The Cunning Uncle of the Kauravas

This is the story of Shakuni, uncle to the Kauravas, who made taking revenge on Hastinapur his life aim

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Yuyutsu: The Prince Who Chose Dharma

Yuyutsu: The Prince Who Chose Dharma

The story of Yuyutsu, the good Kaurava prince, who stood for justice

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Subhadra: The Princess Who Took Charge of Her Own Destiny

Subhadra: The Princess Who Took Charge of Her Own Destiny

The story of a determined princess who took over the reins of her own life, not letting others dictate her decisions. Read on to know how.

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Gandhari: A Queen Who Sacrificed Her Vision

Gandhari: A Queen Who Sacrificed Her Vision

This is the story of Gandhari, a princess who was forced to marry a blind prince but still set a great example of sacrifice

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The Archer’s Challenge: The Story of Draupadi’s Swayamvar

The Archer’s Challenge: The Story of Draupadi’s Swayamvar

Long ago, in the beautiful kingdom of Panchala, King Drupada announced a grand contest called a Swayamvar. In those days, a Swayamvar was a special event where a princess could choose her own husband, but only if he was brave and skilled enough to pass a nearly impossible test!

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The Infamous Game of Dice

The Infamous Game of Dice

A long time ago, a great game was played in a royal hall. It wasn't a game of tag or hide-and-seek, but a game of dice involving gambles. This story is about a brave Queen named Draupadi and how she stood tall even when things felt very dark.

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Brihannala: Why Arjuna Became A Woman

Brihannala: Why Arjuna Became A Woman

When the Pandavas went into exile, they were forced to remain in disguise for an entire year. So, Arjuna came up with a clever plan.

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The House of Hidden Dangers: The Story of the Lakshyagraha

The House of Hidden Dangers: The Story of the Lakshyagraha

Long ago, in a city called Varnavata, there stood a palace that looked like a sparkling dream. It was colorful, shiny, and smelled like sweet flowers. But this palace held a very big secret. It wasn't made of brick or stone—it was a House of Wax.

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The Wise Uncle: The Story of Vidura

The Wise Uncle: The Story of Vidura

Long ago, in a golden kingdom of ancient India, lived a man named Vidura. He wasn't a king, and he didn't wear a heavy crown, but he was considered the smartest person in the whole palace. Everyone, from the tiniest birds in the garden to the strongest warriors, knew that if you needed the best advice, you went to Vidura.

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Barbarika: The Boy with the Magic Arrows

Barbarika: The Boy with the Magic Arrows

Once upon a time, during the age of heroes and legends, there lived a young warrior named Barbarika. He was the grandson of the mighty Bhima and the son of Ghatotkacha. Barbarika wasn't just any warrior; he was incredibly kind-hearted and possessed a power that no one else in the world had.

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The Prince Who Spoke Up: The Story of Vikarna

The Prince Who Spoke Up: The Story of Vikarna

Many long years ago in ancient India, there lived a young prince named Vikarna. He was one of the hundred Kaurava brothers, but he was very different from the others. While his brothers often made poor choices, Vikarna was known for his kindness, his love for the truth, and his brave heart.

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About Mahabharat

Profound stories of dharma, conflict, and wisdom from the Mahabharata.

This collection features 25 stories drawn from the ancient Hindu tradition.

Mahabharat

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