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Mahabharat by Kumar Varun

This series is a simplified retelling of the epic Indian scripture, “Mahabharata”. It is important to note that this version does not encompass the full depth, complexity, and nuances of the original text, which spans multiple volumes and contains numerous intricate storylines. The purpose of this simplified retelling is to make it easy for interested viewers to grasp the fundamental narrative and lessons that are inherent to this ancient tale. While sincere efforts have been made to remain

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Ep.68: The Fifth Day: The Battle Deepens

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2025/01/20

Narrated by Kumar Varun. On the fifth day, Bhishma led the Kaurava forces with great energy, inflicting significant losses on the Pandavas. Arjuna countered Bhishma, while Bhima fought against Drona and Salya. Sikhandin attempted to engage Bhishma but was ignored due to Bhishma’s principles. Bhurisravas attacked Satyaki, killing his ten sons, but Bhima intervened to save Satyaki. Arjuna’s unmatched skill caused heavy losses for the Kauravas. As night fell, Bhishma ordered a retreat, leaving the

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00:08:14

Ep.67 : The Fourth Day: Bhima's Vengeance and...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2025/01/07

Narrated by Kumar Varun.On the fourth day of battle, fierce fighting continued between the Pandavas and Kauravas. Bhishma led the Kaurava forces confidently. Abhimanyu was attacked by several Kaurava warriors but fought bravely. Arjuna and Dhrishtadyumna came to his aid, intensifying the battle. Bhima confronted Duryodhana and his brothers, slaying eight of them. Enraged, Duryodhana attacked Bhima but couldn't defeat him. Ghatotkacha, Bhima's son, unleashed his Rakshasa powers, causing havoc among

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Ep. 65 : The Second Day: Turning the Tide

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/12/02

Narrated by Kumar Varun. On the second day of the Battle of Kurukshetra, the Pandavas reorganized their forces after a difficult first day. Arjuna decided that Bhishma must be stopped to prevent further losses. Despite attempts by Kaurava warriors to protect Bhishma, Arjuna confronted him directly. Their intense duel was witnessed by all, including the gods. Elsewhere, Drona and Dhrishtadyumna battled fiercely, with Dhrishtadyumna needing rescue by Bhima. Bhima then decimated the Kalinga forces,

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00:09:41

Ep.64: The First Day's Battle: Valor and Loss

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/11/25

Narrated by Kumar Varun.On the first day of the Battle of Kurukshetra, the Pandava army faced severe challenges. Bhishma led the Kaurava forces with devastating effect. Young Abhimanyu bravely confronted Bhishma, showcasing exceptional skill, but the Kauravas responded with overwhelming force. Uttara, the son of King Virata, attacked Salya but was killed. Enraged by his younger brother Uttara's death, Sveta attacked Salya and then Bhishma himself. Despite his courage and prowess, Sveta was slain by

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Ep. 63 Yudhishthira's Reverence: The Prelude to...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/11/18

Narrated by Kumar Varun. Just before the battle of Kurukshetra began, Yudhishthira surprised everyone by removing his armor and weapons and walking unarmed towards the Kaurava elders. His brothers feared he might be surrendering, but Krishna explained that Yudhishthira was seeking the blessings of the elders like Bhishma and Drona before the fight, as a mark of respect and adherence to dharma. The elders blessed him and predicted his victory, even though they were bound to fight for the Kauravas

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00:06:57

Ep.62 : The Battlefield Code : Ethics and Warfare in...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/11/11

Narrated by Kumar Varun. The battle of Kurukshetra was about to begin, and both sides, the Pandavas and Kauravas, gathered and pledged to follow the traditional rules of war. These included not attacking retreating or unarmed warriors and ensuring that only equals fought each other. Bhishma inspired the Kauravas with a rousing speech about warrior duty, while Yudhishthira ordered Arjuna to arrange their forces in a needle formation. However, seeing the impending destruction, Arjuna was filled with

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Ep. 61 : Rifts in the Ranks : Bhishma and Karna’s...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/11/04

On the eve of the battle of Kurukshetra, Bhishma spoke with Duryodhana and criticized Karna, saying he was too arrogant and boastful to be a great warrior. This angered Karna, who accused Bhishma of trying to undermine him and declared he would not fight as long as Bhishma was in command. Despite Duryodhana’s pleas, Karna remained firm in his decision. Karna stayed out of the battle for the first ten days while Bhishma led the Kauravas.Sources, Bibliography and Suggested further readings:Vyasa,

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Ep. 60 : The Battle for Love : Krishna and Rukmini’s...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/10/28

Narrated by Kumar Varun. Rukmini, the daughter of King Bhishmaka, wished to marry Krishna, but her brother Rukmi wanted her to marry Sisupala instead. Fearing she would be forced into the marriage, Rukmini sent a message to Krishna, asking him to rescue her. Krishna arrived at Vidarbha and, with Balarama’s support, took Rukmini away just as her wedding preparations with Sisupala were underway. Rukma pursued them but was defeated by Krishna and Balarama. Rukmini and Krishna were married in Dwaraka

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Ep.59 : Balaram’s Dilemma: Choosing Peace Over War

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/10/21

Narrated by Kumar Varun. Balarama, the brother of Krishna, visited the Pandavas at Kurukshetra. He expressed his sorrow over the failure of peace talks and the impending war. Balarama, who loved both Bhima and Duryodhana equally, chose to remain neutral in the conflict, as he could not support one against the other. He decided to leave and embark on a spiritual pilgrimage, seeking peace through devotion to God. Balarama’s neutrality in the war teaches us about the difficult moral choices faced by

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Ep. 58: The Final Decision: Dhrishtadyumna, Supreme...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/10/14

Narrated by Kumar Varun.Krishna returned to the Pandavas with the news that Duryodhana refused to make peace, leaving war as the only option. Yudhishthira prepared the army, dividing it into seven divisions led by Drupada, Virata, Dhrishtadyumna, Sikhandin, Satyaki, Chekitana, and Bhima. After discussing who should lead their forces, they decided on Dhrishtadyumna as the Supreme Commander. With their forces ready, the Pandavas marched to Kurukshetra, where the great battle was about to

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Ep. 57 : A Mother's Secret: Kunti Reveals the Truth...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/10/07

Narrated by Kumar Varun. Kunti, distressed by the impending war, decided to reveal the truth about Karna's birth. She met him by the Ganga and told him that he was her son, born of the Sun god, making him the eldest of the Pandavas. She urged him to leave Duryodhana and join his brothers. However, Karna, loyal to Duryodhana, refused, saying it would be dishonorable to switch sides now. He promised Kunti that he would not harm any of her sons except Arjuna. Touched by his integrity, Kunti left,

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Ep. 56 : The Last Stand: Krishna's Mission to...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/09/30

Narrated by Kumar Varun.Krishna traveled to Hastinapura to negotiate peace between the Pandavas and Kauravas. Despite his efforts, including advising Duryodhana to follow the path of dharma and make peace by giving the Pandavas their rightful share, Duryodhana stubbornly refused. He declared that he would not give the Pandavas even a needle-point of land. Krishna, anticipating treachery, revealed his divine form to the court, and Dhritarashtra briefly regained his sight to witness it. Realizing that

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Ep. 55 : The Brink of War: Krishna's Diplomatic Endeavor

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/09/26

Narrated by Kumar Varun. After sending Sanjaya to negotiate with the Pandavas, Dhritarashtra, filled with anxiety, spent the night discussing the situation with Vidura, who advised him to seek peace by giving the Pandavas their rightful share of the kingdom. The next morning, Sanjaya returned with Arjuna's firm message that he and Krishna were prepared for war. Bhishma urged Dhritarashtra to avoid conflict, but Duryodhana, confident in his army's strength, refused to compromise, insisting the

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Ep. 54 : The Quest for Peace: Yudhishthira's Appeal...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/09/23

Narrated by Kumar Varun. The Pandavas, camped at Upaplavya, gathered a powerful army of seven divisions, while the Kauravas assembled an even larger force. A messenger from the Pandavas arrived at Dhritarashtra's court, urging the Kauravas to return the Pandavas' rightful share of the kingdom to avoid war. Bhishma supported the call for peace, but Karna dismissed it. Dhritarashtra then sent Sanjaya to negotiate peace with the Pandavas. Yudhishthira expressed his desire for peace but remained

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Ep. 53 : The Fall of Nahusha: Indra's Return to Glory

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/09/16

Narrated by Kumar Varun. After ascending as ruler of the gods, Nahusha becomes corrupted by power, leading him to demand Indra's wife, Sachidevi, as his own. Sachidevi seeks refuge with the sage Brihaspati, who advises her to buy time. When Nahusha persists, Indra, in hiding, devises a plan with Sachidevi to exploit Nahusha's arrogance. She tricks Nahusha into having the revered rishis carry him in a palanquin, an act of pride that leads to his downfall. Agastya, one of the rishis, curses Nahusha to

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Ep.52 : Indra's Folly: The Great Battle with Vritra

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/09/11

Narrated by Kumar Varun. In this episode, Indra's pride leads him to disrespect Brihaspati, causing the wise sage to leave in silence. With Brihaspati gone, Indra's power fades, prompting the gods to seek a new preceptor, Visvarupa. Despite Visvarupa's guidance helping the gods, Indra kills him due to suspicions of disloyalty, causing severe consequences for the world. Twashta, Visvarupa's father, creates Vritra to avenge his son. A great battle ensues, and with Vishnu's help, Indra defeats Vritra

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Ep. 51 : Promises and Betrayals: Salya's Role in the...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/09/09

Narrated by Kumar Varun.In this episode, Salya, the king of Madra and uncle to Nakula and Sahadeva, sets out to join the Pandavas for the upcoming war. However, Duryodhana tricks Salya by offering lavish hospitality, and Salya ends up promising his support to the Kauravas. Feeling guilty, Salya meets Yudhishthira and explains the situation, but assures the Pandavas that he will secretly help Arjuna when the time comes.This episode highlights the complexities of loyalty and the consequences of being

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Ep. 50 : The Unarmed Ally: Krishna Joins the Pandavas

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/09/06

Narrated by Kumar Varun. Arjuna and Duryodhana both go to Dwaraka to seek Krishna's support before the impending war. Duryodhana arrives first and takes a seat by Krishna's head, while Arjuna stands respectfully at the foot of the bed. When Krishna wakes up, he sees Arjuna first and offers him the first choice: Krishna's powerful army or Krishna himself, unarmed. Arjuna chooses Krishna, while Duryodhana happily takes the army. Krishna agrees to be Arjuna's charioteer, pleased with his decision.This

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00:21:58

Ep. 49 : Diplomacy and Destiny: The Pandavas' Quest...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/09/02

Narrated by Kumar Varun.After their exile, the Pandavas reconvened with allies at Upaplavya. Krishna advocated for a peaceful claim to their kingdom, reflecting on their past hardships. Balarama urged diplomacy, noting Yudhishthira's loss at dice forfeited their claim, while Satyaki passionately argued for the Pandavas' right to fight for their kingdom if necessary. As both sides prepared for potential conflict, the atmosphere was charged with the possibility of war.Sources, Bibliography and

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Ep. 48 : The Return of the Pandavas: Victory and...

Mahabharat by Kumar Varun ·

2024/08/26

Narrated by Kumar Varun.King Virata returned home to find his son, Uttara, had gone to fight the Kauravas. Worried, he sent a rescue force. Dharmaputra, disguised as Kanka, assured Virata of Uttara's safety.Courtiers soon brought news of Uttara's victory, leading to celebrations. During a dice game, Virata injured Kanka, who was actually Yudhishthira in disguise. Sairandhri collected the blood to avoid bad luck.Uttara revealed that a godlike prince, not he, secured the victory. The Pandavas then

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