Important Interesting Facts Related to the Mahabharata
The Mahabharata is a major Hindu epic, classified under the Smriti genre. Sometimes simply called "Mahabharata," this epic is a unique religious, mythological, historical, and philosophical text of India. We all know that the Mahabharata war was a battle between the Kauravas and Pandavas over dharma (righteousness), power, and prestige. In this war, Lord Krishna was Arjuna's charioteer and imparted the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Our scriptures emphasize the importance of the Bhagavad Gita's teachings; they say that the essence of human life lies within the Gita. So, let's explore some interesting facts related to the Mahabharata in this article.
The death of King Pandu and Queen Madri in the forest, and Kunti's entry into Hastinapur.
While Dronacharya was teaching the Kauravas and Pandavas, Eklavya offered his thumb as guru-dakshina (teacher's fee).
The construction of the Lakshagriha (lac palace) by Duryodhana, aiming to kill the Pandavas, and their subsequent escape.
Bhima's marriage to Hidimba in the forest.
The event of Draupadi's Swayamvar (self-choice marriage ceremony).
The construction of Indraprastha and Draupadi's mocking of Duryodhana by calling him the son of a blind man.
Duryodhana attempting to kill Bhima by poisoning him and throwing him into a river.
The Pandavas playing dice, leading to Draupadi's disrobing.
The Pandavas' exile in the forest, Bhima's meeting with Hanuman, and Arjuna's encounter with Urvashi.
The Pandavas spending their year of incognito in Virat Nagar.
Arjuna's cutting of Bhishma's arrows.
The slaying of Jayadratha.
Dhrishtadyumna beheading Dronacharya.
Karna's death.
The slaying of Ghatotkacha.
The mace fight between Bhima and Duryodhana, resulting in Duryodhana's death.
The Pandavas demanding Indraprastha from Duryodhana and its refusal.
Krishna's peace proposal on behalf of the Pandavas, asking for only five villages.
Ved Vyas trying to persuade Dhritarashtra to prevent the war.
Krishna imparting the Gita's wisdom in Kurukshetra.
Ashwatthama killing Draupadi's five sons.
Ashwatthama's use of the Brahmastra and Krishna's curse upon him.
The mutual war of the Yadavas and Krishna's departure to his abode.
Gandhari cursing Krishna.
The Pandavas' ascension to heaven.
Krishna asking for Barbarika's head.
