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Podcast 2: Did the Pandavas burn Khandavaa to build Indraprastha?

Podcast 2: Did the Pandavas burn Khandavaa to build Indraprastha?

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Busting the popular idea that the Pandavas unnecessarily burned down a big forest just so they could build a kingdom.…

Podcast 1: Was Shakuni the evil mastermind of Mahabharatha?

Podcast 1: Was Shakuni the evil mastermind of Mahabharatha?

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Shakuni is believed to be the man behind everything that went wrong in the Mahabharatha, the man who wanted the Kauravas destroyed to avenge his family. Is this true? What does the Mahabharatha say? Find out in my new 10-min-podcast series MBin10.…

Podcast 3: Is the MB written favouring the pandavas?

Podcast 3: Is the MB written favouring the pandavas?

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In in th 7th of my podcast series MBin10, I bust the myth that Vyasa muni was partial to the pandavas and that he portrayed them as heroes although they were not.…

Did Krishna 'cheat' to ensure the Pandavas won?

Did Krishna 'cheat' to ensure the Pandavas won?

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The trend today is make heroes out of villains and to do so, it is common to the villains as poor victims. In the Mahabharatha, Krishna is 'accused' of 'cheating' all through to help the Pandavas win. Is this true? What does Vyasa Bharatha say?…

The Bhargavastra prayoga at Kurukshetra

The Bhargavastra prayoga at Kurukshetra

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Karna used the Bharagavastra on Day 17 and caused heavy casualties in the Pandava side. At this time, Arjuna left the battlefield briefly to check on Yudisthira. Did Arjuna 'run away' from Bhargavastra? Why did he leave?…

A conversation on Night 14- A Satyaki one shot

A conversation on Night 14- A Satyaki one shot

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Bhurisravas died at Satyaki's hands on Day 14- a death that no one expected, especially not the Guru of Satyaki, who was known as Vibhatsu for never being unjust on the battlefield.…

Day 14 Kurukshetra

Day 14 Kurukshetra

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A quick overview of Day 14 battle…

Was Khandava burned to build Indraprastha?

Was Khandava burned to build Indraprastha?

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A common misconception that a forest with all its animals was burned down just to build the Pandava kingdom. The fact- NO, it wasn't.…

Drona- Ashwattama- Love gone wrong

Drona- Ashwattama- Love gone wrong

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Guru Drona was an exemplary judge of character. But he did go wrong when it came to his son.…

What happened right before and after the birth of Karna?

What happened right before and after the birth of Karna?

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How did Pritha get the boon? What did the boon say? How did Pritha agree to Surya's command? Where did infant Karna end up?…

Why Karna did not fight the first 10 days of war?

Why Karna did not fight the first 10 days of war?

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Did Bhishma really forbid Karna from fighting under him or was it Karna who refused? Whose decision left Duryodhana without his most trusted warrior and best friend in the most critical war of his life?…

Was Arjuna killed by his son Babruvahana?

Was Arjuna killed by his son Babruvahana?

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In the Ashwmedhika parva, we have an account of a wonderful battle between Arjuna and his son Babruvahana in which Babruvahana 'kills' his father.…

MB Myth 2

MB Myth 2

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Were women forced into Sati in ancient India?…

MBMyth 1

MBMyth 1

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Did Karna donate his golden tooth to Krishnas he lay dying on battlefield?…

Busting some popular MB myths

Busting some popular MB myths

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The Mahabharatha is skewed with too many myths. A small first step in dismantling some popular ones about Karna, Draupadi, Sutas and more.…

When the Kuru eldest son DID NOT rule

When the Kuru eldest son DID NOT rule

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The Kurus did not strictly follow the 'eldest son is king' rule. That's why Duryodhana's claim to kingship simply on basis of being the eldest son of the eldest son is very shaky.…

Why is Arjuna an inspiring character?

Why is Arjuna an inspiring character?

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What makes Arjuna inspiring, why is he a great role model, why does he make a person worth emulating?…

Some unknown facts about Ekalavya

Some unknown facts about Ekalavya

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Ekalavya is often misrepresented as a very young, poverty stricken tribal child who was denied basic education by the upper class Drona. Is this what Vyasa says? Not really. Find out who Ekalavya was and what reasons Drona could have had to reject him.…

Friendship

Friendship

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The most deserving friendship, one that had nothing but respect and affection on either side…

Adiratha- the younger prince of Anga pradesh

Adiratha- the younger prince of Anga pradesh

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Adiratha, adoptive father of Karna is often portrayed as a POOR charioteer in TV shows and many books too. What he IS, is Anga's royal prince.…