14. Ashvamedhika Parva
The Book of the Horse Sacrifice
After completing Bhishma's last rites and receiving comprehensive teachings, Yudhishthira decides to perform the great Ashvamedha sacrifice to establish his sovereignty over all kingdoms. Arjuna follows the sacrificial horse on its journey, facing various battles and challenges, including a critical battle with his own son Babruvahana. The parva shows the establishment of Pandava rule through ritual, the completion of the great sacrifice, and the transition to the next phase of the epic.
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14.1 The Decision for Ashvamedha
Yudhishthira decides to perform the Ashvamedha sacrifice to establish his sovereignty
14.2 Preparations and Ritual
Preparations are made for the horse sacrifice, and the ritual begins
14.3 Arjuna's Journey Begins
Arjuna begins his journey following the sacrificial horse as its protector
14.4 Arjuna and Babruvahana
Arjuna battles his son Babruvahana, is killed, and then revived by Ulupi
14.5 Battles and Challenges
Arjuna faces various battles and challenges during the horse's journey
14.6 Completion of the Sacrifice
The sacrificial horse returns, the Ashvamedha sacrifice is completed, and a half-golden mongoose appears to teach about true sacrifice
14.7 Aftermath and Transition
The aftermath of the sacrifice is celebrated, and the story transitions to the next phase