11. Stri Parva
The Book of the Women
The immediate aftermath of war through the eyes of those who lost the most. Stri Parva focuses on the profound grief of women—mothers, wives, and sisters—who lost their sons, husbands, and brothers in the Kurukshetra War. From Dhritarashtra's devastation to Gandhari's curse, from Kunti's secret grief to Draupadi's loss, this parva shows the human cost of war and the wisdom that helps heal broken hearts.
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11.1 Dhritarashtra's Grief
Dhritarashtra mourns the loss of all his sons, and Vidura consoles him with wisdom
11.2 The Iron Bhima
Overcome with grief, Dhritarashtra attempts to crush Bhima, but Krishna intervenes with an iron statue
11.3 Journey to the Battlefield
The women of Hastinapura journey to Kurukshetra to see the devastation and mourn their loved ones
11.4 Gandhari's Grief
Gandhari mourns the loss of all her 100 sons, expressing her devastating grief
11.5 Gandhari's Curse
Gandhari curses Krishna, holding him responsible for the war and predicting the Yadava destruction
11.6 Kunti's Secret Grief
Kunti reveals her secret grief for Karna, telling the Pandavas he was their brother
11.7 Yudhishthira's Curse
Distraught by Kunti's revelation, Yudhishthira curses all women, declaring they shall never keep secrets
11.8 Draupadi's Grief
Draupadi mourns the loss of her five sons, the Upapandavas, questioning whether victory was worth such a devastating cost
11.9 Vidura and Vyasa's Wisdom
Vidura and Vyasa offer profound philosophical wisdom on death, dharma, and samsara, providing consolation to the grieving
11.10 Aftermath and Transition
Funeral rites are performed for all the fallen warriors, marking the official end of the war and the transition toward peace