MB2: The Triumph of Brihannala

MB2: The Triumph of Brihannala

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Arjuna's triumph as Brihannala never gets the attention it deserves. The fear stricken Uttar kumar here later transitions into a brave warrior who gives his life for the Pandavas at Kurkshetra. It is at Matsya, when the kauravas attack, that Uttar witnesses the might of Jishnu first hand. So terrible is Arjuna's wrath in battle that Uttar is dazed and astounded as he attempts to keep pace with the speed and force of Arjun's attack.This is a dramatized recounting based on Shri Kisari Mohan Ganguli's translation of Vyasa's Mahabharatha. I posted this on my Substack account and now am posting it here.…

Summer of '32 -Regulus Black-

Summer of '32 -Regulus Black-

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In this alternate universe in the 1700s, a girl has been hired by the Ministry to assassinate Regulus Black, blame the death on Sirius Black, and bring down the family empire, and eventually, Voldemort. But as time progresses and secrets unfold, where will her loyalties lie at the end of the summer?DISCLAIMER:I do not own any of the characters, nor do I claim too.*Non-magical universe- Or is it...?*Slow burn; Enemies to Lovers*Year is 1732*Includes Exerts from Regulus' Journal…

Day 14 Kurukshetra

Day 14 Kurukshetra

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A quick overview of Day 14 battle…

MBMyth 1

MBMyth 1

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

MB Myth 2

MB Myth 2

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Were women forced into Sati in ancient India?…

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?…

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.…

Friendship

Friendship

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

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.…

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.…

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?…

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.…

MB 1: Abhimanyu the Immortal

MB 1: Abhimanyu the Immortal

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The 13th day of war.. The day on which Abhimanyu proved his might and nearly ended the war in the Pandavas' favour before he was killed by six of the mightiest Kauravas....…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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?…

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?…