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Mahabharata

The Mahabharata is one of India's great epics, filled with memorable people facing difficult choices about courage, loyalty, justice, and duty. This growing collection presents selected episodes for children and families with thoughtful, age-appropriate storytelling.

Read in order8 in sequence

Mahabharata

Read in order8 stories
1
Chapter 1

Eklavya and the Power of Practice

Long ago, a determined young forest prince named Eklavya dreamed of becoming a skilled archer. He went to the renowned teacher Dronacharya…

2
Chapter 2

Arjuna and the Fish's Eye

Long ago, King Drupada of Panchala arranged a grand swayamvara for his daughter, Princess Draupadi. Princes and skilled warriors gathered in…

3
Chapter 3

Brave Abhimanyu and the Chakravyuha

Long ago, during the time of the Mahabharata, there lived a young prince named Abhimanyu. He was the son of Arjuna and Subhadra and the…

4
Chapter 4

Astika and King Janamejaya's Snake Sacrifice

Part 1: Kadru, Vinata, and a dishonest wager Long before King Janamejaya was born, the sage Kashyapa had two wives, Kadru and Vinata. Kadru…

5
Chapter 5

Bhrigu and Agni

Part 1: A promise from long ago Long ago, Sage Bhrigu lived with his wife, Puloma, in a quiet hermitage. Tall trees shaded their home, birds…

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Chapter 6

Ruru and Pramadvara

Part 1: Two lives meet in the forest In a forest hermitage lived a young man named Ruru. He came from a family of sages, but he was not…

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Chapter 7

Nala and Damayanti

Part 1: The swan's message King Nala ruled Nishadha with fairness and skill. He understood horses better than anyone in his kingdom…

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Chapter 8

The Frog King's Daughter

Part 1: Music beside a forest pool Long ago, a king named Parikshit ruled Ayodhya. One day, while hunting, he followed a swift deer far from…