महाभारत

Mahābhārata

धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे - The Great Epic of India

Composed by Maharshi Vyāsa, the Mahābhārata is the longest epic poem ever written, containing over 100,000 verses. It narrates the great war between the Pandavas and Kauravas, interwoven with profound philosophical teachings, including the Bhagavad Gita.

Narrative Structure & Shloka Distribution

The radar chart visualizes the five major narrative phases of the Mahabharata across five key dimensions. The pie chart shows the distribution of shlokas across the eighteen Parvas.

Narrative Phases Analysis

Five major phases across five dimensions: Intensity, Combat, Philosophy, Emotion, and Character.

Shloka Distribution

Distribution of shlokas across the eighteen Parvas. Larger slices indicate more verses.

The Eighteen Parvas

आदि पर्व

Adi Parva
The origins of the Kuru dynasty, birth of the main characters, and the foundation of the epic tale.

सभा पर्व

Sabhā Parva
The fateful dice game that leads to the exile of the Pandavas and Draupadi's humiliation.

वन पर्व

Vana Parva
The twelve years of exile in the forest, filled with adventures, teachings, and spiritual growth.

विराट पर्व

Virāṭa Parva
The thirteenth year of exile spent in disguise at King Virata's court.

उद्योग पर्व

Udyoga Parva
Diplomatic efforts to avoid war, Krishna's peace mission, and preparations for the great battle.

भीष्म पर्व

Bhīṣma Parva
The first ten days of war with Bhishma as commander, containing the Bhagavad Gita.

द्रोण पर्व

Droṇa Parva
Drona takes command after Bhishma's fall, featuring Abhimanyu's heroic sacrifice.

कर्ण पर्व

Karṇa Parva
Karna takes command and faces Arjuna in the epic battle, leading to his death.

शल्य पर्व

Śalya Parva
Shalya becomes commander and Yudhishthira faces him, leading to the final phase of war.

सौप्तिक पर्व

Sauptika Parva
Ashwatthama's night attack on the sleeping Pandava camp, killing all remaining warriors.

स्त्री पर्व

Strī Parva
The lamentations of the women who lost their husbands, sons, and brothers in the war.

शान्ति पर्व

Śānti Parva
Bhishma's teachings to Yudhishthira on dharma, governance, and philosophy from his deathbed.

अनुशासन पर्व

Anuśāsana Parva
Continuation of Bhishma's teachings on dharma, charity, and righteous conduct.

अश्वमेधिक पर्व

Aśvamedhika Parva
Yudhishthira performs the Ashvamedha Yajna to establish his sovereignty and atone for war.

आश्रमवासिक पर्व

Āśramavāsika Parva
Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, and Kunti retire to the forest and eventually die in a forest fire.

मौसल पर्व

Mausala Parva
The destruction of the Yadava clan through internal conflict, leading to Krishna's departure.

महाप्रस्थानिक पर्व

Mahāprasthānika Parva
The Pandavas and Draupadi begin their final journey towards the Himalayas and heaven.

स्वर्गारोहण पर्व

Svargārohaṇa Parva
Yudhishthira's final test and ascent to heaven, where he reunites with his family.