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2. Sabha Parva

The Book of Assembly

The Pandavas build a magnificent palace at Indraprastha, sparking Duryodhana's jealousy. A rigged dice game changes everything, leading to humiliation, loss, and exile—the turning point that makes war inevitable.

Pride, Jealousy, Betrayal, Turning Point
After kingdom division, before exile

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Stories in Sequential Order

2.1 Palace of Illusions

The splendid palace that sparked envy

10+12 min

2.2 Narada's Counsel & The Rajasuya Decision

When a sage visits and an emperor's path is chosen

10+12 min

2.3 The Killing of Jarasandha

Krishna, Bhima, and Arjuna liberate imprisoned kings

10+14 min

2.4 The Conquests

Pandavas subjugate kingdoms in all directions

10+12 min

2.5 Rajasuya Sacrifice & Sisupala's Fall

Emperor Yudhishthira honors Krishna, leading to Sisupala's final insult

12+15 min

2.6 The First Dice Game

The rigged game that changed everything

13+15 minTattva Featured

2.7 Draupadi's Humiliation

The darkest moment—attempted disrobing and divine protection

16+14 minContent Warning

2.8 The Second Dice Game

Duryodhana demands one more game—exile terms set

13+12 min
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