Itihasas (Epics)
Immerse yourself in the two greatest epics of the Hindu tradition — the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. These Itihasas (‘thus it happened’) are not merely stories but encyclopaedias of Dharma, offering timeless lessons through their richly drawn characters and dramatic events. Explore key episodes, characters like Rama, Krishna, Arjuna, and Hanuman, and the philosophical teachings woven throughout.
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Abhimanyu: Arjuna’s Son and the Chakravyuha Hero
Sixteen years old, son of Arjuna and Subhadra — Abhimanyu's death inside the Chakravyuha is the Mahabharata's most chilling chapter.
Arjuna: The Pandava Archer, Disciple of Krishna and Hero of the Bhagavad Gita
Full profile of Arjuna — birth, training under Drona, marriage to Draupadi & Subhadra, divine weapons, the Bhagavad Gita and the Kurukshetra war.
Bhima: Vrikodara, the Storm-Born Strength of the Pandavas
Son of Vayu, mace-fighter, husband of Hidimbi, slayer of Duryodhana — the complete life of the strongest Pandava.
Bhishma: Devavrata, the Grandsire of the Kuru Dynasty
Devavrata's terrible vow, his role as Kuru regent, and his fall on the bed of arrows — a complete profile of Pitamaha Bhishma.
Draupadi: Yajnaseni, the Fire-Born Queen of the Pandavas
Yajnaseni's birth from fire, swayamvara, five husbands, the dice game, and the vow that started Kurukshetra.
Duryodhana: Suyodhana, the Kaurava Antagonist
Born of Gandhari's iron womb, Duryodhana's jealousy of the Pandavas tore apart the Kuru house. The complete tragic life.
Karna: Suryaputra, the Tragic Hero of the Mahabharata
Sun-born, river-cast, eldest Pandava unknown — the complete life, friendships, curses, and final battle of Karna.
Krishna: The Complete Life, Teachings and Significance of the Yadava Avatara
Encyclopedic profile of Krishna — birth, Vrindavan exploits, Dwarka, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita, philosophy, iconography and global legacy.
Vyasa: Krishna Dvaipayana, Composer of the Mahabharata
Krishna Dvaipayana — son of Parashara, divider of the Vedas, author of the Mahabharata and Brahma Sutras.
Yudhishthira: Dharmaraja, the Eldest Pandava
Son of Yama, the king who could not lie, who lost everything at dice and gained the heaven of dogs — a complete profile.