Mahabharata - Udyoga Parva

5.1. Udyoga Parva - Sainyodyaga Parva (Chapters 1–19)

Ch 1: Sri Krishna and Virata: Sri Krishna speaking in the assembly of king Virata.

Ch 2: Sri Balarama and Virata: Sri Balarama speaking in the assembly of king Virata.

Ch 3: Satyaki: Satyaki speaking.

Ch 4: King Drupad: King Drupad approving.

Ch 5: Kings arriving: Sri Krishna returning to Dwaraka. Based on the proclamation of king Drupad and Virata, kings in favour of Pandavas arrive.

Ch 6: Purohitas to Hastinapura: Drupad approving for Dyautyakarma of Purohitas. They go to Hastinapura.

Ch 7: Sri Krishna giving support: Sri Krishna giving support to both Duryodhana and Arjuna.

Ch 8: Shalya and Duryodhana: Shalya becoming pleased with the service of Duryodhana. Giving him boon. Also assuring Yudhishthira.

Ch 9: Story of Vrittashura: Indra kills Trishira. Birth of Vrittashura. Devas get defeating by Vrittashura.

Ch 10: Indra killing Vrittashura: Indra taking refuge in Lord Vishnu. According to his command, making agreement with Vrittashura. Then killing him in opportune time. Hiding inside water in fear of Brahmahatya.

Ch 11: Nahusha as king: Devas appointing Nahusha as king. He becoming engaged in Bhoga. Worry of Indrani. Brihaspati assuring her.

Ch 12: Nahusha and Indrani: Conversation between Devas and Nahusha. Brihaspati protecting Indrani. Indrani asking for sometime from Nahusha.

Ch 13: Nahusha and Indrani: Nahusha giving sometime to Indrani. Indra getting relieved from Brahmahatya. Sachi worshipping Ratridevi.

Ch 14: Indrani meeting Indra: With the help of Devi Indrani meeting Indra.

Ch 15: Nahusha and Rishis: According to the command of Indra and request of Indrani, Nahusha making the Rishis his vahana. Conversation between Brihaspati and Agni.

Ch 16: Brihaspati and Indra: Brihaspati eulogizing Agni and Indra. Conversation between Brihaspati, Lokpalas and Indra.

Ch 17: Sage Agastya and Nahusha: Sage Agastya telling about the downfall of Nahusha.

Ch 18: Shalya and Duryodhana: Indra returning to heaven. Shalya assuring Yudhishthira and going to Duryodhana.

Ch 19: Armies of Yudhishthira and Duryodhana: Brief description of armies who came to assist Yudhishthira and Duryodhana.

5.2. Udyoga Parva - Sanjaya-Yana Parva (Chapters 20–32)

Ch 20: Purohits of Drupad and Kauravas: Purohits of Drupad speak in the assembly of Kauravas.

Ch 21: Purohits of Drupad and Kauravas: Bhishma supporting. Praising Arjuna. Karna opposing. Dhritarashtra supporting and sending back the envoy.

Ch 22: Sanjaya to Pandavas: Dhritarashtra describing the Pandavas to Sanjaya. Sending Sanjaya to them.

Ch 23: Sanjaya and Yudhishthira: Sanjaya and Yudhishthira welcoming each other. Then Yudhishthira questioning.

Ch 24: Sanjaya and Yudhishthira: Sanjaya answering many questions. Then deciding to give the message of Dhritarashtra.

Ch 25: Sanjaya and Yudhishthira: Sanjaya giving the message of Dhritarashtra and praying for peace.

Ch 26: Sanjaya and Yudhishthira: Yudhishthira saying that peace is possible only if the Kauravas return Indraprashtha.

Ch 27: Sanjaya and Yudhishthira: Sanjaya trying to prevent war by mentioning the drawbacks of war.

Ch 28: Sanjaya and Yudhishthira: Yudhishthira answering.

Ch 29: Sri Krishna replying: Sri Krishna replying and giving warning to Dhritarashtra.

Ch 30: Sanjaya and Yudhishthira: Sanjaya hearing the message of Yudhishthira.

Ch 31: Yudhishthira's message: Yudhishthira's message for the key members of the Kauravas.

Ch 32: Arjuna's message: Arjuna giving message to the Kauravas. Sanjaya returning to Hastinapura and reviling Dhritarashtra.

5.3. Udyoga Parva - Prajagara Parva (Chapters 33–40)

Ch 33: Dhritarashtra and Vidura: Conversation between Dhritarashtra and Vidura.

Ch 34: Dhritarashtra and Vidura: Vidura telling about Niti.

Ch 35: Dhritarashtra and Vidura: Vidura telling about the tale of Keshini, Sudhanva and Virochana.

Ch 36: Dhritarashtra and Vidura: Vidura telling about the tale of Dattatreya and Sadhya devas.

Ch 37: Dhritarashtra and Vidura: Vidura giving good counsel to Dhritarashtra.

Ch 38: Dhritarashtra and Vidura: Vidura giving good counsel to Dhritarashtra.

Ch 39: Dhritarashtra and Vidura: Vidura giving good counsel to Dhritarashtra.

Ch 40: Dhritarashtra and Vidura: About Dharma and four varnas.

5.4. Udyoga Parva - Sanatsujata Parva (Chapters 41–46)

Ch 41: Vidura to Sanatsujata: Vidura telling sage Sanatsujata to counsel Dhritarashtra.

Ch 42: Sage Sanatsujata and Dhritarashtra: Sage Sanatsujata answering various queries of Dhritarashtra.

Ch 43: Sage Sanatsujata and Dhritarashtra: About Brahmajnana and Mouna, Tapa, Tyaga, Apramada, Dama etc.

Ch 44: Sage Sanatsujata and Dhritarashtra: About Brahmacharya and Brahma.

Ch 45: Sage Sanatsujata and Dhritarashtra: About guna and dosha and Brahmavidya.

Ch 46: Sage Sanatsujata and Dhritarashtra: About the form of Paramatma and Sakshatkara by Yogis.

5.5. Udyoga Parva - Yanasandhi Parva (Chapters 47–71)

Ch 47: Sanjaya and Kauravas: Sanjaya going to the assembly of Kauravas after returning from the Pandavas.

Ch 48: Sanjaya and Kauravas: Sanjaya giving the message of Arjuna to the Kauravas.

Ch 49: Bhishma and Duryodhana: Bhishma telling Duryodhana for Sandhi. Telling the greatness of Sri Krishna and Arjuna. Regretting about Karna. Karna praising himself. Bhishma belittling him. Dronacharya agreeing with Bhishma.

Ch 50: Sanjaya and Kauravas: Sanjaya telling about the main helpers of Yushishthira.

Ch 51: Dhritarashtra about Bhima: Dhritarashtra lamenting due to the power of Bhima.

Ch 52: Dhritarashtra about Arjuna: Dhritarashtra describing the fear due to Arjuna.

Ch 53: Assembly proposing peace: The assembly proposing peace to Dhritarashtra

Ch 54: Sanjaya and Dhritarashtra: Sanjaya telling Dhritarashtra to control Duryodhana.

Ch 55: Duryodhana speaking: Duryodhana explaining the merits of him and the demerits of the Pandavas.

Ch 56: Sanjaya about Pandavas: Sanjaya explaining the flag and horses of Arjuna and the horses of other Pandavas.

Ch 57: Sanjaya about Pandavas: Sanjaya telling about the war preparation of the Pandavas. Dhritarashtra lamenting. Duryodhana telling about his power. Dhritarashtra disbelieving him. Sanjaya telling about the power of Dhrishtadyumna and his message.

Ch 58: Dhritarashtra and Duryodhana: Dhritarashtra persuading Duryodhana for sandhi. Duryodhana determining to fight with the Pandavas. Dhritarashtra trying to install fear of other yoddhas.

Ch 59: Sanjaya and Kauravas: Sanjaya telling about the message of Sri Krishna.

Ch 60: Dhritarashtra speaking: Dhritarashtra comparing the strength of Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Ch 61: Duryodhana speaking: Duryodhana praising himself.

Ch 62: Karna speaking: Karna praising himself. Bhishma regretting. Karna leaving the assembly. Bhishma regretting again.

Ch 63: Duryodhana speaking: Duryodhana describing the strength of his supporters. Telling about the greatness of the Dama of Vidura.

Ch 64: Vidura speaking: Vidura proposing peace mentioning loss in quarrel arising among the relatives.

Ch 65: Dhritarashtra and Duryodhana: Dhritarashtra trying to persuade Duryodhana.

Ch 66: Sanjaya and Kauravas: Sanjaya tells Dhritarashtra the message of Arjuna.

Ch 67: Sage Vyasa and Gandhari coming: Sage Vyasa and Gandhari coming to Dhritarashtra. Sage Vyasa telling Sanjaya to tell something about Sri Krishna and Arjuna.

Ch 68: Sanjaya about Sri Krishna: Sanjaya telling the greatness of Sri Krishna to Dhritarashtra.

Ch 69: Sanjaya about Sri Krishna: Sanjaya telling about obtaining Sri Krishna and about Tattva-jnana.

Ch 70: Sanjaya about Sri Krishna: The meanings of different names of Sri Krishna.

Ch 71: Dhritarashtra praising: Dhritarashtra praising Bhagavan.

5.6. Udyoga Parva - Bhagavad-Yana Parva (Chapters 72–150)

Ch 72: Sri Krishna as Shanti-duta: Yudhishthira telling about his wish to Sri Krishna. Sri Krishna deciding to go to the Kaurava sabha as Shanti-duta.

Ch 73: Sri Krishna speaking: Sri Krishna encouraging Yudhishthira about war.

Ch 74: Bhima speaking: Bhima giving his suggestion on shanti.

Ch 75: Sri Krishna speaking: Sri Krishna instigating Bhima.

Ch 76: Bhima speaking: Bhima replying.

Ch 77: Sri Krishna speaking: Sri Krishna assuring Bhima.

Ch 78: Arjuna speaking: Arjuna speaking.

Ch 79: Sri Krishna speaking: Sri Krishna replying to Arjuna.

Ch 80: Nakula speaking: Nakula speaking.

Ch 81: Sahadeva and Satyaki speaking: Sahadeva and Satyaki supporting war. Other yoddhas supporting.

Ch 82: Draupadi speaking: Draupadi telling about her sorrows. Sri Krishna assuring her.

Ch 83: Sri Krishna to Hastinapura: Sri Krishna starting for Hastinapura. Yudhishthira giving message for Kunti and Kauravas. Meeting divine sages on the way.

Ch 84: Sri Krishna to Hastinapura: Various auspicious and inauspicious omens on the way. Service of people on the way. Sri Krishna resting in Vrikasthala.

Ch 85: Sri Krishna to Hastinapura: Duryodhana making rest houses on the way to serve Sri Krishna.

Ch 86: Dhritarashtra preparing: Dhritarashtra proposing making Sri Krishna stay in the palace of Dushshashna.

Ch 87: Vidura speaking: Vidura persuading Dhritarashtra to follow the command of Sri Krishna.

Ch 88: Duryodhana speaking: Duryodhana telling about his opinion of Sri Krishna. Bhishma leaving the assembly.

Ch 89: Welcome of Sri Krishna: Welcome of Sri Krishna. Service in the palace of Dhritarashtra and Vidura.

Ch 90: Sri Krishna and Kunti: Sri Krishna going to Kunti and assuring her.

Ch 91: Sri Krishna, Duryodhana and Vidura: Sri Krishna going to the house of Duryodhana. Rejecting his invitation goes to the house of Vidura to take food.

Ch 92: Sri Krishna and Vidura: Vidura telling about the sons of Dhritarashtra. Telling that it is improper for him to go to the assembly of Kauravas.

Ch 93: Sri Krishna and Vidura: Sri Krishna telling that it is proper to establish peace between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Ch 94: Sri Krishna in assembly: Upon invocation by Duryodhana and Shakuni, Sri Krishna entering the assembly. Taking seat after welcome.

Ch 95: Sri Krishna in assembly: Sri Krishna giving impactful speech in the assembly.

Ch 96: Various Tales: Telling about Parashurama. Telling about Nara-Narayana.

Ch 97: Various Tales: Sage Kanva proposing peace. Telling the tale of Matali.

Ch 98: Various Tales: Matali trying to search husband for his daughter. Travelling in Varuna Loka with sage Narada and seeing many wonders.

Ch 99: Various Tales: Sage Narada showing Patalaloka.

Ch 100: Various Tales: Description of Hiranyapura.

Ch 101: Various Tales: Description of Garudaloka and the children of Garuda.

Ch 102: Various Tales: Description of Surabhi and children in Rasatala.

Ch 103: Various Tales: Description of Nagaloka and Nagas. Matali deciding to marry her daughter with Nagkumar Sumukha.

Ch 104: Various Tales: Sage Narada proposing the marriage with Nagaraja Aryaka. Marriage of Sumukha and Gunakeshi.

Ch 105: Duryodhana dismissing advice of sage Kanva: Lord Vishnu destroying the pride of Garuda. Duryodhana dismissing the advice of sage Kanva.

Ch 106: Sage Narada and Duryodhana: Sage Narada trying to persuade Duryodhana. Telling about the test of sage Vishwamitra by Dharmaraja. Sage Vishwamitra asking for gurudakshina from sage Galava.

Ch 107: Various Tales: Anxiety of sage Galava. Garuda coming and assures him.

Ch 108: Various Tales: Garuda describing the direction of East to sage Galava.

Ch 109: Various Tales: Garuda describing the direction of South to sage Galava

Ch 110: Various Tales: Garuda describing the direction of West to sage Galava

Ch 111: Various Tales: Garuda describing the direction of North to sage Galava.

Ch 112: Various Tales: Sage Galava sitting on Garuda and going towards East. Becoming fearful of his speed.

Ch 113: Various Tales: Sage Galava and Garuda meeting sage Shandilya on the Rishabha Parvata. Conversation between Garuda and Galva about gurudakshina.

Ch 114: Various Tales: Garuda and sage Galava goes to king Yayati and asking for black-eared horse for gurudakshina.

Ch 115: Various Tales: King Yayati giving his daughter to sage Galava. Sage Galava going to the king of Ayodhya with her.

Ch 116: Various Tales: Haryashva giving two hundred black-eared horses. Then giving birth to a son named Vasumana from the womb of the daughter of king Yayati. Sage Galava departing from there.

Ch 117: Various Tales: Divodasa giving birth to a son named Pratardan from the womb of Yayati-kanya Madhavi.

Ch 118: Various Tales: Ushinara giving birth to son Shibi from the womb of Yayati-kanya Madhavi. Galava departing from there with the daughter and meeting Garuda on the way.

Ch 119: Various Tales: Sage Galava giving six hundred horses and Madhavi in the service of sage Vishwamitra. Giving birth to a son named Ashtaka. Then returning Madhavi to Yayati.

Ch 120: Various Tales: Madhavi going to forest and performing penance. Yayati going to heaven and after bhoga becomes bereft of tejas.

Ch 121: Various Tales: Yayati falling from heaven. Sage Galava, daughters and others preparing to give their punya to Yayati.

Ch 122: Various Tales: Yayati again going to heaven.

Ch 123: Various Tales: Yayati being welcomed in heaven. Upon enquiry Lord Brahma says that his pride was the reason for his downfall. Sage Narada trying to persuade Duryodhana.

Ch 124: Sri Krishna and Duryodhana: Upon request of king Dhritarashtra, Sri Krishna trying to persuade Duryodhana.

Ch 125: Persuading Duryodhana: Bhishma, Dronacharya, Vidura and Dhritarashtra trying to persuade Duryodhana.

Ch 126: Persuading Duryodhana: Bhishma and Dronacharya again trying to persuade Duryodhana.

Ch 127: Sri Krishna and Duryodhana: Sri Krishna replying to Duryodhana. Telling about his resolve of not giving the kingdom to Pandavas.

Ch 128: Sri Krishna and Duryodhana: Sri Krishna instigating Duryodhana. Seeing him leave the assembly, suggesting to imprison him.

Ch 129: Gandhari and Duryodhana: Dhritarashtra invoking Gandhari. Gandhari trying to persuade Duryodhana.

Ch 130: Persuading Duryodhana: Satyaki telling about the conspiracy of Duryodhana. Sri Krishna displaying his anger. Dhritarashtra and Vidura again trying to persuade Duryodhana.

Ch 131: Sri Krishna showing Vishwarupa: Sri Krishna showing his Vishwarupa and leaving the assembly of the Kauravas.

Ch 132: Message of Kunti: Upon enquiry by Sri Krishna, Kunti giving message to the Pandavas.

Ch 133: Tale of Vidula: Kunti telling the tale of Vidula. Vidula reviling his son who left the battlefield. Encouraging him to re-enter the field.

Ch 134: Tale of Vidula: Vidula encourages his son for battle.

Ch 135: Tale of Vidula: Conversation between Vidula and his son. Vidula suggesting ways to overcome the enemies.

Ch 136: Tale of Vidula: Upon the advice of Vidula, the son again preparing to enter the battlefield.

Ch 137: Sri Krishna departing: Kunti giving message to the Pandavas. Sri Krishna departing and goes to Upaplavya.

Ch 138: Persuading Duryodhana: Bhishma and Dronacharya trying to persuade Duryodhana.

Ch 139: Persuading Duryodhana: Dronacharya again trying to persuade Duryodhana for peace.

Ch 140: Sri Krishna and Karna: Sri Krishna telling Karna to join the Pandavas.

Ch 141: Sri Krishna and Karna: Karna determining to stay with Duryodhana. Tells about Samara yagna.

Ch 142: Sri Krishna and Karna: Sri Krishna telling that there is assured victory for the Pandavas.

Ch 143: Sri Krishna and Karna: Karna telling about his dream of victory of the Pandavas and defeat of the Kauravas.

Ch 144: Kunti and Karna: Upon suggestion of Vidura and considering the evil effects of the battle, Kunti coming to Karna.

Ch 145: Kunti and Karna: Kunti disclosing that Karna was his first son and telling him to join the Pandavas.

Ch 146: Kunti and Karna: Karna replying Kunti and telling that apart from Arjuna he will not kill any other Pandavas.

Ch 147: Sri Krishna and Pandavas: Upon enquiry by Yudhishthira, Sri Krishna narrating the speech of Bhishma.

Ch 148: Sri Krishna and Pandavas: Sri Krishna narrating the speech of Dronacharya, Vidura and Gandhari.

Ch 149: Sri Krishna and Pandavas: Sri Krishna narrating the speech of Dhritarashtra to give back half of the kingdom to the Pandavas.

Ch 150: Sri Krishna and Pandavas: Sri Krishna saying that Sama, Dana and Bheda having failed, the last is the application of Danda.

5.7. Udyoga Parva - Sainya-Niryana Parva (Chapters 151–159)

Ch 151: Senapatis of Pandavas: Selection of Senapatis of Pandavas and their entry in Kurukshetra.

Ch 152: Shibir of Pandavas: Building of shibir of the Pandava senas.

Ch 153: Shibir of Kauravas: Duryodhana ordering the senas to build shibir and dress themselves.

Ch 154: Yudhishthira and Sri Krishna: Yudhishthira asking Sri Krishna about his duties. Sri Krishna telling that Yuddha is his duty. Yudhishthira regretting. Arjuna approving.

Ch 155: Army of Kauravas: Duryodhana dividing his armies and there is abhishekha of the senapatis of different akshauhinis.

Ch 156: Bhishma as main senapati: Duryodhana appointing Bhishma as the main senapati. Shibir nirman.

Ch 157: Balarama leaving for Teertha Yatra: Yudhishthira performing abhisheka of different senapatis. Sri Balarama arriving and taking leave. Going for Teertha Yatra.

Ch 158: Rukmi returning: Rukmi coming to give assistance. However, he was returned by both Pandavas and Kauravas.

Ch 159: Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya: Conversation between Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya.

5.8. Udyoga Parva - Uluka-Duta-Gamana Parva (Chapters 160–164)

Ch 160: Duryodhana sending Uluka: Duryodhana sending Uluka as messenger to the Pandavas.

Ch 161: Uluka conveying message: Uluka conveying the message of Duryodhana.

Ch 162: Pandavas giving reply: Pandavas giving reply to it.

Ch 163: Uluka returning: Uluka returning with the message of five Pandavas, Virata, Drupada, Shikhandi and Dhrishtadyumna. Listening to Uluka, Duryodhana ordering the armies to prepare for battle.

Ch 164: Pandavas in battlefield: Pandavas going to the battlefield. Dhrishtadyumna telling the soldiers to fight with the appropriate opponents.

5.9. Udyoga Parva - Rathatiratha-Sankhyana Parva (Chapters 165–172)

Ch 165: Rathis of Kauravas: Upon enquiry of Duryodhana, Bhishma telling about the Rathas and Atirathas of Kauravas.

Ch 166: Rathis of Kauravas: Description of the Rathis of the Kauravas.

Ch 167: Rathis of Kauravas: Description of Rathis, Atirathis and Maharathis of the Kauravas.

Ch 168: Rathis of Kauravas: Description of the Rathis and Atirathis of the Kauravas. Angry exchanges between Karna and Bhishma. Duryodhana pacifying them.

Ch 169: Rathis of Pandavas: Description of the Rathis and others of Pandavas.

Ch 170: Rathis of Pandavas: Description of the Rathis and Maharathis of the Pandavas. Praise of Virata and Drupada.

Ch 171: Rathis of Pandavas: Description of the Rathis, Maharathis and Atirathis of the Pandavas.

Ch 172: Bhishma about Pandavas: Bhishma telling that he will not kill the Pandavas and Shikhandi.

5.10. Udyoga Parva - Ambopakhyana Parva (Chapters 173–196)

Ch 173: Bhishma and daughters of Kashiraja: Bhishma abducting the daughters of Kashiraja.

Ch 174: Amba and Bhishma: Amba telling Bhishma about his love for Shalva and asking permission to go to him.

Ch 175: Amba going to ashrama: Amba going to Shalva. Being rejected Amba going to the ashrama of Tapasas. Conversation between Shaikhavatya and Amba.

Ch 176: Amba and Hotravahana and Akritavrana: Arrival of Rajarshi Hotravahana and Akritavrana. Conversation between them and Amba.

Ch 177: Amba and Sri Parashurama: Conversation between Sri Parashurama, Akritavrana and Amba.

Ch 178: Sri Parashurama and Bhishma: Conversation between Amba and Sri Parashurama. Suggestion of Akritavrana. Angry exchanges between Bhishma and Sri Parashurama. They go to Kurukshetra for battle.

Ch 179: Sri Parashurama and Bhishma battle: Battle between Sri Parashurama and Bhishma.

Ch 180: Sri Parashurama and Bhishma battle: Battle between Sri Parashurama and Bhishma.

Ch 181: Sri Parashurama and Bhishma battle: Battle between Sri Parashurama and Bhishma.

Ch 182: Sri Parashurama and Bhishma battle: Battle between Sri Parashurama and Bhishma.

Ch 183: Sri Parashurama and Bhishma battle: Bhishma getting Prasvapanastra from Ashtavasus.

Ch 184: Sri Parashurama and Bhishma battle: Bhishma and Parashurama releasing Brahmashtra on each other.

Ch 185: Sri Parashurama and Bhishma battle end: Devas forbidding Bhishma to release Prasvapanastra. Pitras, Devas and Ganga bringing an end to the battle.

Ch 186: Penance of Amba: Amba performing severe penance.

Ch 187: Penance of Amba: Amba performing penance and getting boon from Mahadeva. Entering funeral pyre.

Ch 188: Amba as Shikhandi: Amba taking birth as the daughter of Drupad. The king and queen making her famous as the son Shikhandi.

Ch 189: Marriage of Shikhandi: Marriage of Shikhandi. Father-in-law Darshanraj coming to know about her gender and expressing great anger.

Ch 190: Drupad and Hiranyavarma: Drupad asking his queen for a way to avert the attack of Hiranyavarma.

Ch 191: Shikhandi and yaksha: The wife of Drupad replying. Shikhandi going to forest and asking yaksha Sthunakarna about the relief of his sorrow.

Ch 192: Shikhandi becoming man: Shikhandi becoming man. Joy of Drupad and Hiranyavarma. Kubera cursing Sthunakarna. Bhishma deciding not to kill Shikhandi.

Ch 193: Duryodhana and Bhishma: Upon enquiry of Duryodhana, Bhishma and others tell about their strengths.

Ch 194: Yudhishthira and Arjuna: Arjuna also describing his, his companions and the strength of Yudhishthira.

Ch 195: Kauravas for battle: Kauravas leave for battle.

Ch 196: Pandavas for battle: Pandavas leave for battle.