1. Adi Parva
The Book of Beginning
The origins of the Kuru dynasty—from Bhishma's terrible vow to the birth of the Pandavas and Kauravas. Here begins the rivalry that will shape an empire.
Origins, Training, Early Life
Beginning of the epic, childhood to youth
Prologue 1.0 — The Snake Sacrifice
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1.1 Bhishma's Terrible Vow
A prince's impossible choice between duty and destiny
10+12 minTattva Featured
1.2 Birth of Pandavas & Kauravas
Divine boons and the seeds of an epic rivalry
10+14 minTattva Featured
1.7 Bhima and Bakasura
Bhima defeats demon Bakasura, freeing a terrorized village
10+14 min
1.10 Krishna's Friendship
Krishna recognizes Arjuna and visits Indraprastha, forging a bond that will guide destiny
10+14 min
1.11 Arjuna's Voluntary Exile
Arjuna chooses voluntary exile for 12 years after breaking privacy rule, marries Ulupi and Chitrangada
10+16 min
1.12 Subhadra & Abhimanyu
Arjuna marries Subhadra (Krishna's sister), birth of Abhimanyu
10+14 min
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2. Sabha Parva