The Stories of Mahabharata

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Special announcement - a new podcast Jun 14, 2025

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After the conclusion of the “Stories of Mahabharata”, we would like to announce the arrival of a new podcast “The Stories of the Ramayana”. Subscribe to this new podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

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Mahabharata episode 77: The Final Departure Feb 24, 2025

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After ruling Hastinapur for 38 years, the Pandavas decide to give up their kingdom and proceed to the heavens on foot. On the way, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul, Sahadev and Draupadi fall and die. Yudhistir approaches the heavens with his companion dog. Yudhistir is welcomed by Indra the lord of the heavens, but before he could enter the heavens Yudhistir had to take a tour through the hell and experience the horror.

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Mahabharata episode 76: Vanaprastha and the End of the Yadavas Dec 23, 2024

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Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, Kunti and Vidur decide to leave the palace and spend the rest of their lives in the forest. Cursed by the sages, the Yadavas, Vrishnis and the Andhakas are destroyed by infighting. Balarama and Krishna dies and Dwarka gets submerged by the sea.

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Mahabharata Episode 75: Yudhishthira, The King of Hastinapur Oct 21, 2024

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On Vyasa’s advice Yudhistir decides to perform the Aswamedha Yagna or the horse sacrifice. In the meantime, Uttara gives birth to a still born baby. Krishna revives the child and names him Parikshit. Arjun then follows the horse with his army and wins the confidence of all the kingdoms the horse passes through. The only challenge he had to face was from his son Babrubahan, the prince of Manipur.

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Mahabharata Episode 74: The Mourning Jul 30, 2024

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The Pandavas visit the grieving King Dhritarashtra and queen Gandhari. Krishna saves Bheem from being crushed by Dhritarashtra. Gandhari curses Krishna for his role in destroying the Kuru family. Kunti reveals the true identity of Karna to her sons who mourn the death of their brother. Yudhistir ascends the throne of Hastinapur, but doesn't find any joy. When the sun moves to the northern hemisphere, Bhishma leaves his body and ascends to the heavens.

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Mahabharata Episode 73: Aswathama's Revenge Jun 04, 2024

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Aswathama takes his revenge by attacking the Pandava camp in the middle of the night and killing the five sons of Draupadi. He also kills Dhristyadumna to avenge his father's death. But his victory was short lived as the Pandavas chase him down and Krishna curses him to suffer a long and painful life.

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Mahabharata Episode 72: Day Eighteen of The War Mar 24, 2024

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On the 18th day of the war, Yudhistir kills Shalya, the newly appointed Kaurava chief and effectively ends the war. Duryodhan flees the battle field and hides in lake Dwaipayan. The Pandavas hunt him down and challenges Duryodhan to a one on one combat. Duryodhan picks Bheem as his opponent, and in an opportune moment Bheem strikes Duryodhan's thighs and crashes them.

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Mahabharata Episode 71: Fall of Karna Jan 05, 2024

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On the seventeenth day of the war, Bheem kills Dussashan and in a ghastly act drinks his blood. An unarmed and helpless Karna is killed by Arjun ensuring the victory of the Pandavas.

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Mahabharata Episode 70: The Seventeenth Day of the War Oct 02, 2023

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As per Karna's wish, Duryodhan appoints Shalya as his charioteer. Shalya accepts the offer with the intention to distract Karna from the Pandavas. Arjun and Krishna visit an injured Yudhistir in the Pandava camp. Yudhistir's caustic remarks enrage Arjun and drive him to do the unthinkable.

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Mahabharata Episode 69: Karna, the new Kaurava Commander-in-chief Jul 11, 2023

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Duryodhan appoints Karna as the new commander in chief of the Kaurava army. Karna vows to destroy the Pandavas. Yudhistir defeats Duryodhan in a one-on-one combat, but spares his life for Bheem to keep his promise.

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