17. Mahaprasthanika Parva
The Book of the Great Journey
After 36 years of rule following the Kurukshetra War, Yudhishthira decides to renounce the throne and begin the final journey toward liberation. The parva covers Yudhishthira's renunciation and appointment of successors, the Pandavas' and Draupadi's great journey toward the Himalayas, the departures of Draupadi and each Pandava brother along the way, Yudhishthira's final ascent with the dog, Indra's test and the revelation of Dharma, and Yudhishthira's ascension to heaven.
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17.1 Yudhishthira's Renunciation
After 36 years of rule, Yudhishthira decides to renounce the throne and appoints Parikshit and Vajra as new rulers
17.2 The Great Journey Begins
The Pandavas and Draupadi begin their final journey toward the Himalayas, accompanied by a loyal dog
17.3 Departures Along the Way
One by one, Draupadi and the Pandava brothers fall during the journey, leaving only Yudhishthira and the dog
17.4 Yudhishthira's Ascent
Yudhishthira continues alone with the dog, traversing difficult terrain and reaching the summit
17.5 Indra's Test
Indra tests Yudhishthira, who refuses to abandon the dog, revealing it as Dharma, and they ascend to heaven together
17.6 Transition to Svargarohana
Yudhishthira's ascension is complete, and the story transitions to the final parva