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Mahabharata - Vana Parva
3.1. Vana Parva - Aranyaka Parva (Chapters 1–10)
Ch 1: Pandavas starting for forest: Pandavas starting for forest. Citizens following. Many returning after requested by Yudhishthira. Night stay at Pramanakoti Teertha.
Ch 2: Yudhishthira and brahmanas: Conversation between Yudhishthira and brahmanas and Shaunaka. The evil of wealth, greatness of serving guests etc.
Ch 3: Yudhishthira and Surya: Yudhishthira praying to Surya for food. Getting Akshaya patra.
Ch 4: Vidura and Dhritarashtra: Vidura giving good advice to Dhritarashtra. Dhritarashtra becoming angry and going inside the palace.
Ch 5: Kamkaya forest and Vidura: Pandavas entering Kamkaya forest. Vidura going there and meeting them.
Ch 6: Sanjaya and Vidura: Dhritarashtra sending Sanjaya and bringing back Vidura.
Ch 7: Planning of Duryodhana: Planning of Duryodhana, Dushashana, Shakuni and Karna to kill the Pandavas inside the forest. Sage Vyasa coming and preventing them.
Ch 8: Sage Vyasa and Dhritarashtra: Sage Vyasa requesting Dhritarashtra to stop the evil conducts of Duryodhana.
Ch 9: Sage Vyasa and Dhritarashtra: Sage Vyasa telling the tale of Surabhi and Indra, and showing his mercy towards the Pandavas.
Ch 10: Sage Maitreya cursing Duryodhana: Sage Vyasa leaving. Sage Maitreya requesting Duryodhana to extend friendship towards the Pandavas. Cursing Duryodhana for displaying ill-conduct.
Ch 1: Pandavas starting for forest: Pandavas starting for forest. Citizens following. Many returning after requested by Yudhishthira. Night stay at Pramanakoti Teertha.
Ch 2: Yudhishthira and brahmanas: Conversation between Yudhishthira and brahmanas and Shaunaka. The evil of wealth, greatness of serving guests etc.
Ch 3: Yudhishthira and Surya: Yudhishthira praying to Surya for food. Getting Akshaya patra.
Ch 4: Vidura and Dhritarashtra: Vidura giving good advice to Dhritarashtra. Dhritarashtra becoming angry and going inside the palace.
Ch 5: Kamkaya forest and Vidura: Pandavas entering Kamkaya forest. Vidura going there and meeting them.
Ch 6: Sanjaya and Vidura: Dhritarashtra sending Sanjaya and bringing back Vidura.
Ch 7: Planning of Duryodhana: Planning of Duryodhana, Dushashana, Shakuni and Karna to kill the Pandavas inside the forest. Sage Vyasa coming and preventing them.
Ch 8: Sage Vyasa and Dhritarashtra: Sage Vyasa requesting Dhritarashtra to stop the evil conducts of Duryodhana.
Ch 9: Sage Vyasa and Dhritarashtra: Sage Vyasa telling the tale of Surabhi and Indra, and showing his mercy towards the Pandavas.
Ch 10: Sage Maitreya cursing Duryodhana: Sage Vyasa leaving. Sage Maitreya requesting Duryodhana to extend friendship towards the Pandavas. Cursing Duryodhana for displaying ill-conduct.
3.2. Vana Parva - Kirmira-Vadha Parva (Chapter 11)
Ch 11: Bhima killing Kirmira: The story of Bhima killing demon Kirmira.
Ch 11: Bhima killing Kirmira: The story of Bhima killing demon Kirmira.
3.3. Vana Parva - Arjunabhigamana Parva (Chapters 12–37)
Ch 12: Sri Krishna, Pandavas and Draupadi: Arjuna and Draupadi praising Sri Krishna. Draupadi telling her sorrows. Sri Krishna, Arjuna and Dhrishtadyumna consoling her.
Ch 13: Sri Krishna and Pandavas: Sri Krishna telling about the evils of gambling. Telling his absence during gambling was the reason for the condition of the Pandavas.
Ch 14: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya during that time.
Ch 15: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna tells about his battle with Shalya.
Ch 16: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Samba defeating Kshemavriddhi. Slaying of Vegavan. Charudeshna slaying demon Vivindhya. Pradyumna giving hope).
Ch 17: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Battle between Pradyumna and Shalya).
Ch 18: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Pradyumna repenting for becoming unconscious and getting removed from field).
Ch 19: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Pradyumna defeating Shalya).
Ch 20: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Battle between Sri Krishna and Shalya).
Ch 21: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Sri Krishna becoming bewildered by the Maya of Shalya for sometime, then again waking up).
Ch 22: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya. Sri Krishna, Dhrishtadyumna and others return.
Ch 23: Pandavas preparing: Pandavas preparing to move to Dwaitavana. Citizens become anxious.
Ch 24: Pandavas to Dwaitavana: Pandavas going to Dwaitavana.
Ch 25: Sage Markandeya and Pandavas: Sage Markandeya giving advice to the Pandavas on Dharma. Then moving towards the north.
Ch 26: Baka and Yudhisththira: Baka, the son of Dalbha telling Yudhisththira about the greatness of brahmanas.
Ch 27: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Draupadi trying to instigate Yudhisththira.
Ch 28: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Draupadi telling about the tale of Prahlada and Bali. Discussing about power and forgiveness.
Ch 29: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Yudhisththira reviling krodha and praising forgiveness.
Ch 30: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Draupadi repenting about the intellect and sense of dharma of Yudhisththira.
Ch 31: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Yudhisththira explaining Draupadi about the gain from god, dharma and mahapurushas.
Ch 32: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Draupadi emphasizes on purushartha.
Ch 33: Bhima and Yudhisththira: Bhima praising purushartha and instigating Yudhisththira to fight a battle according to kshatriya-dharma.
Ch 34: Bhima and Yudhisththira: Yudhisththira standing firm on his vow according to the principles of dharma.
Ch 35: Bhima and Yudhisththira: Bhima instigating Yudhisththira for battle.
Ch 36: Sage Vyasa and Yudhisththira: Yudhisththira explaining Bhima. Sage Vyasa arriving. Bestowing Yudhisththira with pratismriti vidya. Pandavas again moving to Kamyakavana.
Ch 37: Arjuna meeting Indra: On the request of brothers, Arjuna going to Indrakila parvata and meeting Indra.
Ch 12: Sri Krishna, Pandavas and Draupadi: Arjuna and Draupadi praising Sri Krishna. Draupadi telling her sorrows. Sri Krishna, Arjuna and Dhrishtadyumna consoling her.
Ch 13: Sri Krishna and Pandavas: Sri Krishna telling about the evils of gambling. Telling his absence during gambling was the reason for the condition of the Pandavas.
Ch 14: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya during that time.
Ch 15: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna tells about his battle with Shalya.
Ch 16: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Samba defeating Kshemavriddhi. Slaying of Vegavan. Charudeshna slaying demon Vivindhya. Pradyumna giving hope).
Ch 17: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Battle between Pradyumna and Shalya).
Ch 18: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Pradyumna repenting for becoming unconscious and getting removed from field).
Ch 19: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Pradyumna defeating Shalya).
Ch 20: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Battle between Sri Krishna and Shalya).
Ch 21: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya (Sri Krishna becoming bewildered by the Maya of Shalya for sometime, then again waking up).
Ch 22: Sri Krishna about battle with Shalya: Sri Krishna telling about his battle with Shalya. Sri Krishna, Dhrishtadyumna and others return.
Ch 23: Pandavas preparing: Pandavas preparing to move to Dwaitavana. Citizens become anxious.
Ch 24: Pandavas to Dwaitavana: Pandavas going to Dwaitavana.
Ch 25: Sage Markandeya and Pandavas: Sage Markandeya giving advice to the Pandavas on Dharma. Then moving towards the north.
Ch 26: Baka and Yudhisththira: Baka, the son of Dalbha telling Yudhisththira about the greatness of brahmanas.
Ch 27: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Draupadi trying to instigate Yudhisththira.
Ch 28: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Draupadi telling about the tale of Prahlada and Bali. Discussing about power and forgiveness.
Ch 29: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Yudhisththira reviling krodha and praising forgiveness.
Ch 30: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Draupadi repenting about the intellect and sense of dharma of Yudhisththira.
Ch 31: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Yudhisththira explaining Draupadi about the gain from god, dharma and mahapurushas.
Ch 32: Draupadi and Yudhisththira: Draupadi emphasizes on purushartha.
Ch 33: Bhima and Yudhisththira: Bhima praising purushartha and instigating Yudhisththira to fight a battle according to kshatriya-dharma.
Ch 34: Bhima and Yudhisththira: Yudhisththira standing firm on his vow according to the principles of dharma.
Ch 35: Bhima and Yudhisththira: Bhima instigating Yudhisththira for battle.
Ch 36: Sage Vyasa and Yudhisththira: Yudhisththira explaining Bhima. Sage Vyasa arriving. Bestowing Yudhisththira with pratismriti vidya. Pandavas again moving to Kamyakavana.
Ch 37: Arjuna meeting Indra: On the request of brothers, Arjuna going to Indrakila parvata and meeting Indra.
3.4. Vana Parva - Kairata Parva (Chapters 38–41)
Ch 38: Penance of Arjuna: Arjuna performing fierce penance. Rishis converse with Shankara.
Ch 39: Arjuna and Shankara: Fight between Arjuna and Shankara. Shankara becoming pleased. Arjuna glorifying Shankara with Stuthi.
Ch 40: Shankara bestowing boon: Shankara bestowing boon on Arjuna.
Ch 41: Dikpalas bestowing divya astras: Dikpalas come to Arjuna and bestowing divya astras to him. Indra telling him to come to swarga.
Ch 38: Penance of Arjuna: Arjuna performing fierce penance. Rishis converse with Shankara.
Ch 39: Arjuna and Shankara: Fight between Arjuna and Shankara. Shankara becoming pleased. Arjuna glorifying Shankara with Stuthi.
Ch 40: Shankara bestowing boon: Shankara bestowing boon on Arjuna.
Ch 41: Dikpalas bestowing divya astras: Dikpalas come to Arjuna and bestowing divya astras to him. Indra telling him to come to swarga.
3.5. Vana Parva - Indraloka-Gamana Parva (Chapters 42–51)
Ch 42: Arjuna to Swarga: Arjuna travelling to Swarga with Matali.
Ch 43: Arjuna meeting Indra: Arjuna meeting Indra in Indra sabha. Devas welcoming him.
Ch 44: Arjuna getting trained: Arjuna getting trained in weapons and music.
Ch 45: Chitrasena and Urvashi: Conversation between Chitrasena and Urvashi.
Ch 46: Urvashi cursing Arjuna: Urvashi going to Arjuna with a sense of lust. Arjuna rejecting her proposal. She cursing Arjuna.
Ch 47: Lomasha Muni coming to Swarga: Lomasha Muni coming to Swarga and getting the news of Arjuna. Returning to Kamyakavana.
Ch 48: Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya: Sorrowful Dhritarashtra expressing his worries to Sanjaya.
Ch 49: Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya: Conversation between Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya.
Ch 50: Food of Pandavas: The food of Pandavas in the forest.
Ch 51: Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya: Sanjaya telling Dhritarashtra about the vows of Pandavas to kill Kauravas.
Ch 42: Arjuna to Swarga: Arjuna travelling to Swarga with Matali.
Ch 43: Arjuna meeting Indra: Arjuna meeting Indra in Indra sabha. Devas welcoming him.
Ch 44: Arjuna getting trained: Arjuna getting trained in weapons and music.
Ch 45: Chitrasena and Urvashi: Conversation between Chitrasena and Urvashi.
Ch 46: Urvashi cursing Arjuna: Urvashi going to Arjuna with a sense of lust. Arjuna rejecting her proposal. She cursing Arjuna.
Ch 47: Lomasha Muni coming to Swarga: Lomasha Muni coming to Swarga and getting the news of Arjuna. Returning to Kamyakavana.
Ch 48: Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya: Sorrowful Dhritarashtra expressing his worries to Sanjaya.
Ch 49: Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya: Conversation between Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya.
Ch 50: Food of Pandavas: The food of Pandavas in the forest.
Ch 51: Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya: Sanjaya telling Dhritarashtra about the vows of Pandavas to kill Kauravas.
3.6. Vana Parva - Nalopakhyana Parva (Chapters 52–79)
Ch 52: Brihadashwa about Nala: Conversation between Yudhishthira and Bhima. Arrival of Brihadashwa. Brihadashwa starts telling about the tale of Nala.
Ch 53: Nala and Damayanti: The description of the good qualities of Nala and Damayanti. Their mutual love. Hamsha giving the news among Nala and Damayanti.
Ch 54: Swayamvara of Damayanti: Conversation between Indra and Narada in heaven. Kings leaving for attending the Swayamvara of Damayanti.
Ch 55: Nala as messenger: Nala going there as a messenger and giving the message of the devas to Damayanti.
Ch 56: Nala and Damayanti: Nala conversing with Damayanti and giving the message to the devas.
Ch 57: Marriage of Nala and Damayanti: Damayanti chosing Nala in the Swayamvara. Devas giving boon to Nala. Their marriage. Children of Nala.
Ch 58: Kaliyuga influencing Nala: Devas praising Nala. Inspite of forbidding by them, Kaliyuga influencing Nala.
Ch 59: Nala playing dice: Kaliyuga entering Nala. Nala playing a game of dice with Pushkara, inspite of subjects and Damayanti forbidding him
Ch 60: Damayanti sending kumara: Sorrowful Damayanti sending the kumara and kumari to Kundinpur.
Ch 61: Nala and Damayanti in forest: Nala losing game of dice. Going to forest with Damayanti. Birds stealing his clothes.
Ch 62: Nala leaving Damayanti: Nala worrying and leaving Damayanti in sleep and going elsewhere.
Ch 63: Damayanti, Ajagar and Vyadha: Damayanti lamenting. Ajagar and Vyadha saving her life and chastity. Destruction of Vyadha due to the Pativrata dharma of Damayanti.
Ch 64: Damayanti lamenting: Damayanti lamenting. Tapaswis consoling her. She meeting a group of traders.
Ch 65: Damayanti and Chediraja: Wild elephants destroying the group of traders. Damayanti staying in the palace of Chediraja.
Ch 66: Nala saving Karkotaka Naga: Nala saving Karkotaka Naga from wild fire. Karkotaka Naga consoling him.
Ch 67: Nala and Rituparna: Nala staying as caretaker of horses of Rituparna. Thinking of Damayanti. Conversing with Jivala.
Ch 68: Sudeva meeting Damayanti: The king of Vidharbha sending brahmanas to search for Nala and Damayanti. Sudeva brahmana meeting Damayanti in the palace of Chediraja.
Ch 69: Damayanti searching for Nala: Damayanti going to the house of her father and sending brahmanas to search for Nala.
Ch 70: Damayanti finding Nala: Parnadaka telling Damayanti about Nala. Damayanti sending brahmana Sudeva to Rituparna with the news of Swayamvara.
Ch 71: Rituparna and Nala: King Rituparna going to the kingdom of Videha. Varshneya and Rituparna getting impressed by the skill of Nala in horse-driving.
Ch 72: Rituparna and Nala: Conversation between Nala and Rituparna about his cloth falling and counting the fruits of a tree. Nala obtaining the lesson of the game of dice from Rituparna. Kaliyuga leaving the body of Nala.
Ch 73: Rituparna entering Kundinpura: Rituparna entering Kundinpura. Damayanti thinking. Bhima welcoming Rituparna.
Ch 74: Bahuka and Keshini: Conversation between Bahuka and Keshini.
Ch 75: Bahuka and Keshini: Keshini testing Bahuka by the command of Damayanti. Bahuka seeing his children and loving them.
Ch 76: Union of Nala and Damayanti: Conversation of Damayanti and Bahuka. Damayanti recognizing Nala. Union of Nala and Damayanti.
Ch 77: Festival in Vidharbha: Great festival in Vidharbha. Rituparna learning the skill of horses from Nala and returns to Ayodhya.
Ch 78: Nala defeating Pushkara: King Nala defeating Pushkara in the game of dice.
Ch 79: Vrihadashwa and Yudhishthira: Sage Vrihadashwa consoling Yudhishthira and telling him about the secret of the Dyuta-Vidya and Ashwa-Vidya.
Ch 52: Brihadashwa about Nala: Conversation between Yudhishthira and Bhima. Arrival of Brihadashwa. Brihadashwa starts telling about the tale of Nala.
Ch 53: Nala and Damayanti: The description of the good qualities of Nala and Damayanti. Their mutual love. Hamsha giving the news among Nala and Damayanti.
Ch 54: Swayamvara of Damayanti: Conversation between Indra and Narada in heaven. Kings leaving for attending the Swayamvara of Damayanti.
Ch 55: Nala as messenger: Nala going there as a messenger and giving the message of the devas to Damayanti.
Ch 56: Nala and Damayanti: Nala conversing with Damayanti and giving the message to the devas.
Ch 57: Marriage of Nala and Damayanti: Damayanti chosing Nala in the Swayamvara. Devas giving boon to Nala. Their marriage. Children of Nala.
Ch 58: Kaliyuga influencing Nala: Devas praising Nala. Inspite of forbidding by them, Kaliyuga influencing Nala.
Ch 59: Nala playing dice: Kaliyuga entering Nala. Nala playing a game of dice with Pushkara, inspite of subjects and Damayanti forbidding him
Ch 60: Damayanti sending kumara: Sorrowful Damayanti sending the kumara and kumari to Kundinpur.
Ch 61: Nala and Damayanti in forest: Nala losing game of dice. Going to forest with Damayanti. Birds stealing his clothes.
Ch 62: Nala leaving Damayanti: Nala worrying and leaving Damayanti in sleep and going elsewhere.
Ch 63: Damayanti, Ajagar and Vyadha: Damayanti lamenting. Ajagar and Vyadha saving her life and chastity. Destruction of Vyadha due to the Pativrata dharma of Damayanti.
Ch 64: Damayanti lamenting: Damayanti lamenting. Tapaswis consoling her. She meeting a group of traders.
Ch 65: Damayanti and Chediraja: Wild elephants destroying the group of traders. Damayanti staying in the palace of Chediraja.
Ch 66: Nala saving Karkotaka Naga: Nala saving Karkotaka Naga from wild fire. Karkotaka Naga consoling him.
Ch 67: Nala and Rituparna: Nala staying as caretaker of horses of Rituparna. Thinking of Damayanti. Conversing with Jivala.
Ch 68: Sudeva meeting Damayanti: The king of Vidharbha sending brahmanas to search for Nala and Damayanti. Sudeva brahmana meeting Damayanti in the palace of Chediraja.
Ch 69: Damayanti searching for Nala: Damayanti going to the house of her father and sending brahmanas to search for Nala.
Ch 70: Damayanti finding Nala: Parnadaka telling Damayanti about Nala. Damayanti sending brahmana Sudeva to Rituparna with the news of Swayamvara.
Ch 71: Rituparna and Nala: King Rituparna going to the kingdom of Videha. Varshneya and Rituparna getting impressed by the skill of Nala in horse-driving.
Ch 72: Rituparna and Nala: Conversation between Nala and Rituparna about his cloth falling and counting the fruits of a tree. Nala obtaining the lesson of the game of dice from Rituparna. Kaliyuga leaving the body of Nala.
Ch 73: Rituparna entering Kundinpura: Rituparna entering Kundinpura. Damayanti thinking. Bhima welcoming Rituparna.
Ch 74: Bahuka and Keshini: Conversation between Bahuka and Keshini.
Ch 75: Bahuka and Keshini: Keshini testing Bahuka by the command of Damayanti. Bahuka seeing his children and loving them.
Ch 76: Union of Nala and Damayanti: Conversation of Damayanti and Bahuka. Damayanti recognizing Nala. Union of Nala and Damayanti.
Ch 77: Festival in Vidharbha: Great festival in Vidharbha. Rituparna learning the skill of horses from Nala and returns to Ayodhya.
Ch 78: Nala defeating Pushkara: King Nala defeating Pushkara in the game of dice.
Ch 79: Vrihadashwa and Yudhishthira: Sage Vrihadashwa consoling Yudhishthira and telling him about the secret of the Dyuta-Vidya and Ashwa-Vidya.
3.7. Vana Parva - Teertha-Yatra Parva (Chapters 80–158)
Ch 80: Pandavas worrying: Pandavas worrying about Arjuna.
Ch 81: Narada and Yudhishthira: Narada arriving. Yudhishthira asking about the merits of Teertha-Yatra. Narada telling about the conversation between Bhishma and Pulastya.
Ch 82: Pulastya and Bhishma: Sage Pulastya telling Bhishma about the merits of various Teerthas.
Ch 83: Various Teerthas: Description of various Teerthas on the border of Kurukshetra.
Ch 84: Various Teerthas: Glory of various Teerthas.
Ch 85: Various Teerthas and Ganga: Gangasagara, Ayodhya, Chitrakoota, Prayaga and glory of other Teerthas. Glory of Ganga.
Ch 86: Yudhishthira and Dhaumya: Yudhishthira asking Dhaumya about Tapovanas, Ashramas and rivers.
Ch 87: Teerthas of the east: Dhaumya telling about the Teerthas of the east.
Ch 88: Teerthas of the south: Dhaumya telling about the Teerthas of the south.
Ch 89: Teerthas of the west: Dhaumya telling about the Teerthas of the west.
Ch 90: Teerthas of the north: Dhaumya telling about the Teerthas of the north.
Ch 91: Sage Lomasha about Arjuna: Arrival of sage Lomasha. Gives news to Yudhishthira about Arjuna.
Ch 92: Preparing for Teertha-Yatra: Yudhishthira becoming happy and preparing for Teertha-Yatra.
Ch 93: Pandavas and Teertha-Yatra: Pandavas leaving for Teertha-Yatra.
Ch 94: Sage Lomasha about Teertha-Yatra: Sage Lomasha telling Yudhishthira about the loss from Adharma and gain from undertaking Teertha-Yatra.
Ch 95: About Gaya: Pandavas going to Naimisharanya and others. Prayaga and Gaya. Listening to the great yagna of Gayaraja.
Ch 96: About sage Agastya: Tale of Ilvala and Vatapi. Sage Agastya deciding to marry for salvation of the Pitris. Vidharbharaja getting a daughter through sage Agastya.
Ch 97: About sage Agastya: Sage Agastya marrying Lopamudra. Performing penance at Gangadwara. Leaving to gain wealth according to the wish of his wife.
Ch 98: About sage Agastya: Sage Agastya going to Shrutarva, Brighnashva, Trashasahyu to gain wealth.
Ch 99: About sage Agastya and Parashurama: Sage Agastya going to Ilavala. Slaying of Ilavala and Vatapi. Lopamudra getting a son. Sri Parashurama regaining tejas through Teertha-snana which was taken away by Sri Rama.
Ch 100: About sage Dadhichi: Sage Dadhichi giving his bones to the devas to kill Vritrasura. Building of Vajra.
Ch 101: About sage Dadhichi: Slaying of Vritrasura. Asuras discussing about next steps.
Ch 102: Kaleya and Lord Vishnu: Kaleya destroying Tapashwis, Munis and Brahmacharis. Devas praising Lord Vishnu with Stuthi.
Ch 103: Lord Vishnu and sage Agastya: Lord Vishnu telling the devas to go the hermitage of sage Agastya and praise him with stuthis.
Ch 104: About sage Agastya: Sage Agastya preventing Vindhya mountain from rising. Going to the shore of ocean with the devas.
Ch 105: About sage Agastya: Sage Agastya drinking the ocean. Devas slaying demon Kaleya. Devas asking Lord Brahma how to refill the ocean.
Ch 106: About king Sagara: King Sagara performing penance for children. Boon from Lord Shiva.
Ch 107: About Sagara dynasty: Birth of sons of Sagara. Sixty thousand sons reduced to ashes by sage Kapila. Abandoning Asamanjasa. Yagna completing with the help of Anshuman. Dilipa becoming king after Anshuman. Bhagiratha becoming king after Dilipa.
Ch 108: Descent of Ganga: Bhagiratha performing penance in the Himalayas and bringing Ganga. Also, pleasing Lord Shiva.
Ch 109: Descent of Ganga: Story of the descent of Ganga and the redemption of the sons of Sagara.
Ch 110: About sage Rishyashringa: Greatness of Nanda and Kaushiki. Story of sage Rishyashringa. King Lomapada trying to bring him to his kingdom.
Ch 111: About sage Rishyashringa: Veshyas trying to woo sage Rishyashringa. Sage Vibhantaka asking Rishyashringa about the reason of his worry.
Ch 112: About sage Rishyashringa: Sage Rishyashringa telling about his worry and about the veshya in the form of brahmachari.
Ch 113: About sage Rishyashringa: Sage Rishyashringa going to the Anga kingdom of king Lomapada. The king offering his daughter to him. The king serving sage Vibhantaka who becomes pleased.
Ch 114: Various Teerthas: Yudhishthira visiting Kaushiki, Gangasagara and river Vaitarini. Then going to Mahendra Parvata.
Ch 115: About Sri Parashurama: Akritavana telling Yudhishthira about Parashurama. About the marriage of sage Richika with the daughter of Gadhi. Birth of sage Jamadagni with the grace of sage Bhrigu.
Ch 116: About Sri Parashurama: Sri Parashurama cutting the head of his mother at the command of his father. Again reviving his mother by the boon of his father. Sri Parashurama slaying Kartaviryarjuna. The sons of Kartaviryarjuna slaying sage Jamadagni.
Ch 117: About Sri Parashurama: Sri Parashurama lamenting for his father and making the Earth bereft of Kshatriyas 21 times. Yudhishthira worshipping Sri Parashurama.
Ch 118: Yudhishthira and Yadavas at Prabhasa: Yudhishthira after visiting many Teerthas coming to Prabhasa and performing Tapasya. Yadavas meeting Pandavas.
Ch 118: Balarama lamenting: Sri Balarama lamenting for the Pandavas in Prabhasa.
Ch 120: Satyaki, Sri Krishna and Yudhishthira: Satyaki expressing his valour. Yudhishthira agreeing with the words of Sri Krishna. The Pandavas staying on the bank of river Payoshni.
Ch 121: About sage Cyavana: The praise of the yagna of king Gaya. The greatness of river Payoshni, Vaidurya Parvata and river Narmada. Story of sage Cyavana and Sukanya.
Ch 122: About sage Cyavana: Sage Cyavana marrying Sukanya.
Ch 123: About sage Cyavana: Sage Cyavana regaining youthfulness by the grace of Ashwinikumaras.
Ch 124: About sage Cyavana: Sage Cyavana restraining the Vajra of Indra in the yagna of Saryati. Creating Madasura to vanquish Indra.
Ch 125: About sage Cyavana: Indra agreeing to give yagna bhaga to Ashwinikumaras. Lomasha narrating the greatness of many other Teerthas.
Ch 126: About king Mandhata: Birth of king Mandhata and brief description of him.
Ch 127: Somaka and Jantu: Story of Somaka and Jantu.
Ch 128: About Somaka: Somaka getting hundred sons. Somaka and Purohita staying both in Naraka and Punyaloka.
Ch 129: Various Teerthas: Description of Plakshaprasavana Teertha (on Yamuna) and Saraswati Teertha near Kurukshetra.
Ch 130: About king Ushinara: Description of various Teerthas. Story of king Ushinara.
Ch 131: About king Ushinara: King Ushinara saving the pigeon taking his refuge by giving his own flesh to Baj bird.
Ch 132: About sage Ashtavakra: Story of the birth of sage Ashtavakra. He goes to the darbar of king Janaka.
Ch 133: About sage Ashtavakra: Conversation between sage Ashtavakra and Dwarpala and king Janaka.
Ch 134: About sage Ashtavakra: Debate between Bandi and Ashtavakra. Bandi getting defeated. Ashtavakra's form getting straightened after taking bath in Samanga.
Ch 135: Various Teerthas: Description of various Teerthas like Kardamilakshetra. Conversation between Raibhya and Yavakrita, the son of sage Bharadwaja. Death of Medhavi due to inflicting harm on the rishis.
Ch 136: About sage Raibhya: Yavakrita molesting the daughter-in-law of Raibhya Muni. Raibhya Muni giving birth to a rakshasa out of his anger who kills him.
Ch 137: Sage Raibhya and sage Bharadwaja: Sage Bharadwaja lamenting due to his son. Cursing Raibhya Muni and entering inside fire.
Ch 138: Sage Raibhya and sage Bharadwaja: Paravasu getting redeemed from the sin of Brahmahatya due to the Tapasya of Arvavasu. Sage Raibhya, Bharadwaja and Yavakrita revives.
Ch 139: Pandavas at Uttarakhand: Pandavas going to Uttarakhand. Sage Lomasha telling about the difficult terrain.
Ch 140: Pandava in Himalayas: Enthusiasm of Bhima. Pandavas going the kingdom of Kulindaraja Subahu. Then towards the Gandhamadana and Himalaya Parvata.
Ch 141: Pandava towards Gandhamadana Parvata: Yudhishthira expresses his worry about Arjuna. Deciding to go to Gandhamadana Parvata.
Ch 142: Pandavas worshipping Devi Ganga: Pandavas worshipping Ganga Devi. Lomasha telling about the tale of killing Narakashura. Also the rescue of Earth by Sri Varaha.
Ch 143: Pandava towards Gandhamadana Parvata: Pandavas facing storm and rain while going towards Gandhamadana.
Ch 144: Draupadi becoming unconscious: Draupadi becoming unconscious. Pandavas serving her and bringing back her consciousness. Bhima remembering Ghatotkacha who comes there.
Ch 145: Pandavas in Gandhamadana Parvata and Badrikashrama: With the help of Ghatotkacha and his associates, the Pandavas entering Gandhamadana Parvata and Badrikashrama. Description of Badari tree, Nara Narayana Ashrama and Ganga.
Ch 146: Bhima and Hanuman: Bhima going to bring Saugandhika Kamala and meeting Hanuman in Kadalivana.
Ch 147: Bhima and Hanuman: Conversation between Sri Hanuman and Bhima.
Ch 148: Bhima and Hanuman: Sri Hanuman telling about Sri Rama in brief.
Ch 149: Bhima and Hanuman: Sri Hanuman telling about the dharma of the four yugas.
Ch 150: Bhima and Hanuman: Sri Hanuman showing his Vishala Rupa to Bhima. Telling about the dharma of the four varnas.
Ch 151: Bhima and Hanuman: Sri Hanuman consoling Bhima and disappears.
Ch 152: Bhima in Saughandika forest: Bhima reaches Saughandika forest.
Ch 153: Bhima and Kroshavasa: Kroshavasa rakshasha asking Bhima the reason of his arrival.
Ch 154: Bhima and Kroshavasa: Bhima defeating Kroshavasa and collecting Saughandika flowers.
Ch 155: Yudhishthira meeting Bhima: Seeing great tumult, Yudhishthira worrying and all reaching Saughandika vana and meeting Bhima.
Ch 156: Pandavas to Nara Narayana Ashrama: Pandavas returning to Nara Narayana Ashrama after hearing Akashvani.
Ch 157: Bhima and Jatasura: Demon Jatasura abducting Draupadi, Yudhishthira, Nakula and Sahadeva. Bhima killing Jatasura.
Ch 158: Pandavas to Vrishaparva and sage Arshtishena: Pandavas going from Nara Narayana Ashrama to Vrishaparva; then to the hermitage of sage Arshtishena.
Ch 80: Pandavas worrying: Pandavas worrying about Arjuna.
Ch 81: Narada and Yudhishthira: Narada arriving. Yudhishthira asking about the merits of Teertha-Yatra. Narada telling about the conversation between Bhishma and Pulastya.
Ch 82: Pulastya and Bhishma: Sage Pulastya telling Bhishma about the merits of various Teerthas.
Ch 83: Various Teerthas: Description of various Teerthas on the border of Kurukshetra.
Ch 84: Various Teerthas: Glory of various Teerthas.
Ch 85: Various Teerthas and Ganga: Gangasagara, Ayodhya, Chitrakoota, Prayaga and glory of other Teerthas. Glory of Ganga.
Ch 86: Yudhishthira and Dhaumya: Yudhishthira asking Dhaumya about Tapovanas, Ashramas and rivers.
Ch 87: Teerthas of the east: Dhaumya telling about the Teerthas of the east.
Ch 88: Teerthas of the south: Dhaumya telling about the Teerthas of the south.
Ch 89: Teerthas of the west: Dhaumya telling about the Teerthas of the west.
Ch 90: Teerthas of the north: Dhaumya telling about the Teerthas of the north.
Ch 91: Sage Lomasha about Arjuna: Arrival of sage Lomasha. Gives news to Yudhishthira about Arjuna.
Ch 92: Preparing for Teertha-Yatra: Yudhishthira becoming happy and preparing for Teertha-Yatra.
Ch 93: Pandavas and Teertha-Yatra: Pandavas leaving for Teertha-Yatra.
Ch 94: Sage Lomasha about Teertha-Yatra: Sage Lomasha telling Yudhishthira about the loss from Adharma and gain from undertaking Teertha-Yatra.
Ch 95: About Gaya: Pandavas going to Naimisharanya and others. Prayaga and Gaya. Listening to the great yagna of Gayaraja.
Ch 96: About sage Agastya: Tale of Ilvala and Vatapi. Sage Agastya deciding to marry for salvation of the Pitris. Vidharbharaja getting a daughter through sage Agastya.
Ch 97: About sage Agastya: Sage Agastya marrying Lopamudra. Performing penance at Gangadwara. Leaving to gain wealth according to the wish of his wife.
Ch 98: About sage Agastya: Sage Agastya going to Shrutarva, Brighnashva, Trashasahyu to gain wealth.
Ch 99: About sage Agastya and Parashurama: Sage Agastya going to Ilavala. Slaying of Ilavala and Vatapi. Lopamudra getting a son. Sri Parashurama regaining tejas through Teertha-snana which was taken away by Sri Rama.
Ch 100: About sage Dadhichi: Sage Dadhichi giving his bones to the devas to kill Vritrasura. Building of Vajra.
Ch 101: About sage Dadhichi: Slaying of Vritrasura. Asuras discussing about next steps.
Ch 102: Kaleya and Lord Vishnu: Kaleya destroying Tapashwis, Munis and Brahmacharis. Devas praising Lord Vishnu with Stuthi.
Ch 103: Lord Vishnu and sage Agastya: Lord Vishnu telling the devas to go the hermitage of sage Agastya and praise him with stuthis.
Ch 104: About sage Agastya: Sage Agastya preventing Vindhya mountain from rising. Going to the shore of ocean with the devas.
Ch 105: About sage Agastya: Sage Agastya drinking the ocean. Devas slaying demon Kaleya. Devas asking Lord Brahma how to refill the ocean.
Ch 106: About king Sagara: King Sagara performing penance for children. Boon from Lord Shiva.
Ch 107: About Sagara dynasty: Birth of sons of Sagara. Sixty thousand sons reduced to ashes by sage Kapila. Abandoning Asamanjasa. Yagna completing with the help of Anshuman. Dilipa becoming king after Anshuman. Bhagiratha becoming king after Dilipa.
Ch 108: Descent of Ganga: Bhagiratha performing penance in the Himalayas and bringing Ganga. Also, pleasing Lord Shiva.
Ch 109: Descent of Ganga: Story of the descent of Ganga and the redemption of the sons of Sagara.
Ch 110: About sage Rishyashringa: Greatness of Nanda and Kaushiki. Story of sage Rishyashringa. King Lomapada trying to bring him to his kingdom.
Ch 111: About sage Rishyashringa: Veshyas trying to woo sage Rishyashringa. Sage Vibhantaka asking Rishyashringa about the reason of his worry.
Ch 112: About sage Rishyashringa: Sage Rishyashringa telling about his worry and about the veshya in the form of brahmachari.
Ch 113: About sage Rishyashringa: Sage Rishyashringa going to the Anga kingdom of king Lomapada. The king offering his daughter to him. The king serving sage Vibhantaka who becomes pleased.
Ch 114: Various Teerthas: Yudhishthira visiting Kaushiki, Gangasagara and river Vaitarini. Then going to Mahendra Parvata.
Ch 115: About Sri Parashurama: Akritavana telling Yudhishthira about Parashurama. About the marriage of sage Richika with the daughter of Gadhi. Birth of sage Jamadagni with the grace of sage Bhrigu.
Ch 116: About Sri Parashurama: Sri Parashurama cutting the head of his mother at the command of his father. Again reviving his mother by the boon of his father. Sri Parashurama slaying Kartaviryarjuna. The sons of Kartaviryarjuna slaying sage Jamadagni.
Ch 117: About Sri Parashurama: Sri Parashurama lamenting for his father and making the Earth bereft of Kshatriyas 21 times. Yudhishthira worshipping Sri Parashurama.
Ch 118: Yudhishthira and Yadavas at Prabhasa: Yudhishthira after visiting many Teerthas coming to Prabhasa and performing Tapasya. Yadavas meeting Pandavas.
Ch 118: Balarama lamenting: Sri Balarama lamenting for the Pandavas in Prabhasa.
Ch 120: Satyaki, Sri Krishna and Yudhishthira: Satyaki expressing his valour. Yudhishthira agreeing with the words of Sri Krishna. The Pandavas staying on the bank of river Payoshni.
Ch 121: About sage Cyavana: The praise of the yagna of king Gaya. The greatness of river Payoshni, Vaidurya Parvata and river Narmada. Story of sage Cyavana and Sukanya.
Ch 122: About sage Cyavana: Sage Cyavana marrying Sukanya.
Ch 123: About sage Cyavana: Sage Cyavana regaining youthfulness by the grace of Ashwinikumaras.
Ch 124: About sage Cyavana: Sage Cyavana restraining the Vajra of Indra in the yagna of Saryati. Creating Madasura to vanquish Indra.
Ch 125: About sage Cyavana: Indra agreeing to give yagna bhaga to Ashwinikumaras. Lomasha narrating the greatness of many other Teerthas.
Ch 126: About king Mandhata: Birth of king Mandhata and brief description of him.
Ch 127: Somaka and Jantu: Story of Somaka and Jantu.
Ch 128: About Somaka: Somaka getting hundred sons. Somaka and Purohita staying both in Naraka and Punyaloka.
Ch 129: Various Teerthas: Description of Plakshaprasavana Teertha (on Yamuna) and Saraswati Teertha near Kurukshetra.
Ch 130: About king Ushinara: Description of various Teerthas. Story of king Ushinara.
Ch 131: About king Ushinara: King Ushinara saving the pigeon taking his refuge by giving his own flesh to Baj bird.
Ch 132: About sage Ashtavakra: Story of the birth of sage Ashtavakra. He goes to the darbar of king Janaka.
Ch 133: About sage Ashtavakra: Conversation between sage Ashtavakra and Dwarpala and king Janaka.
Ch 134: About sage Ashtavakra: Debate between Bandi and Ashtavakra. Bandi getting defeated. Ashtavakra's form getting straightened after taking bath in Samanga.
Ch 135: Various Teerthas: Description of various Teerthas like Kardamilakshetra. Conversation between Raibhya and Yavakrita, the son of sage Bharadwaja. Death of Medhavi due to inflicting harm on the rishis.
Ch 136: About sage Raibhya: Yavakrita molesting the daughter-in-law of Raibhya Muni. Raibhya Muni giving birth to a rakshasa out of his anger who kills him.
Ch 137: Sage Raibhya and sage Bharadwaja: Sage Bharadwaja lamenting due to his son. Cursing Raibhya Muni and entering inside fire.
Ch 138: Sage Raibhya and sage Bharadwaja: Paravasu getting redeemed from the sin of Brahmahatya due to the Tapasya of Arvavasu. Sage Raibhya, Bharadwaja and Yavakrita revives.
Ch 139: Pandavas at Uttarakhand: Pandavas going to Uttarakhand. Sage Lomasha telling about the difficult terrain.
Ch 140: Pandava in Himalayas: Enthusiasm of Bhima. Pandavas going the kingdom of Kulindaraja Subahu. Then towards the Gandhamadana and Himalaya Parvata.
Ch 141: Pandava towards Gandhamadana Parvata: Yudhishthira expresses his worry about Arjuna. Deciding to go to Gandhamadana Parvata.
Ch 142: Pandavas worshipping Devi Ganga: Pandavas worshipping Ganga Devi. Lomasha telling about the tale of killing Narakashura. Also the rescue of Earth by Sri Varaha.
Ch 143: Pandava towards Gandhamadana Parvata: Pandavas facing storm and rain while going towards Gandhamadana.
Ch 144: Draupadi becoming unconscious: Draupadi becoming unconscious. Pandavas serving her and bringing back her consciousness. Bhima remembering Ghatotkacha who comes there.
Ch 145: Pandavas in Gandhamadana Parvata and Badrikashrama: With the help of Ghatotkacha and his associates, the Pandavas entering Gandhamadana Parvata and Badrikashrama. Description of Badari tree, Nara Narayana Ashrama and Ganga.
Ch 146: Bhima and Hanuman: Bhima going to bring Saugandhika Kamala and meeting Hanuman in Kadalivana.
Ch 147: Bhima and Hanuman: Conversation between Sri Hanuman and Bhima.
Ch 148: Bhima and Hanuman: Sri Hanuman telling about Sri Rama in brief.
Ch 149: Bhima and Hanuman: Sri Hanuman telling about the dharma of the four yugas.
Ch 150: Bhima and Hanuman: Sri Hanuman showing his Vishala Rupa to Bhima. Telling about the dharma of the four varnas.
Ch 151: Bhima and Hanuman: Sri Hanuman consoling Bhima and disappears.
Ch 152: Bhima in Saughandika forest: Bhima reaches Saughandika forest.
Ch 153: Bhima and Kroshavasa: Kroshavasa rakshasha asking Bhima the reason of his arrival.
Ch 154: Bhima and Kroshavasa: Bhima defeating Kroshavasa and collecting Saughandika flowers.
Ch 155: Yudhishthira meeting Bhima: Seeing great tumult, Yudhishthira worrying and all reaching Saughandika vana and meeting Bhima.
Ch 156: Pandavas to Nara Narayana Ashrama: Pandavas returning to Nara Narayana Ashrama after hearing Akashvani.
Ch 157: Bhima and Jatasura: Demon Jatasura abducting Draupadi, Yudhishthira, Nakula and Sahadeva. Bhima killing Jatasura.
Ch 158: Pandavas to Vrishaparva and sage Arshtishena: Pandavas going from Nara Narayana Ashrama to Vrishaparva; then to the hermitage of sage Arshtishena.
3.8. Vana Parva - Yaksha-Yuddha Parva (Chapters 159–164)
Ch 159: Sage Arshtishena and Yudhishthira: Sage Arshtishena giving advice to Yudhishthira indirectly.
Ch 160: Bhima and Manimanka: Pandavas staying in the hermitage of sage Arshtishena. As per the request of Draupadi, Bhima going to the peak of the hill and slaying Manimanka after fighting with Yakshas and Rakshasas.
Ch 161: Kubera and Yudhishthira: Kubera coming to Gandhamadana Parvata and meets Yudhishthira.
Ch 162: Kubera and Yudhishthira: Kubera advising and consoling Yudhishthira.
Ch 163: Dhaumya and Yudhishthira: Dhaumya telling about places of Brahma and Vishnu on the peak of Meru Parvata. Describing the movement of Surya and Chandra and their effects.
Ch 164: Arjuna returning: Pandavas worrying about Arjuna. Arjuna returning.
Ch 159: Sage Arshtishena and Yudhishthira: Sage Arshtishena giving advice to Yudhishthira indirectly.
Ch 160: Bhima and Manimanka: Pandavas staying in the hermitage of sage Arshtishena. As per the request of Draupadi, Bhima going to the peak of the hill and slaying Manimanka after fighting with Yakshas and Rakshasas.
Ch 161: Kubera and Yudhishthira: Kubera coming to Gandhamadana Parvata and meets Yudhishthira.
Ch 162: Kubera and Yudhishthira: Kubera advising and consoling Yudhishthira.
Ch 163: Dhaumya and Yudhishthira: Dhaumya telling about places of Brahma and Vishnu on the peak of Meru Parvata. Describing the movement of Surya and Chandra and their effects.
Ch 164: Arjuna returning: Pandavas worrying about Arjuna. Arjuna returning.
3.9. Vana Parva - Nivatakavacha-Yuddha Parva (Chapters 165–175)
Ch 165: Arjuna returning: Arjuna coming to Gandhamadana Parvata and meeting the brothers.
Ch 166: Indra consoling Yudhishthira: Indra coming to the Pandavas and consoling Yudhishthira.
Ch 167: Arjuna describing: Arjuna describing about his penance, encounter with Lord Shiva and getting the Pashupata astra.
Ch 168: Arjuna about Nivatakavacha: Arjuna telling about his lessons on weapons in heaven and preparation of his battle with demon Nivatakavacha.
Ch 169: Arjuna about Nivatakavacha: Arjuna entering Patala and starting to fight with Nivatakavacha.
Ch 170: Arjuna about Nivatakavacha: Battle between Arjuna and Nivatakavacha.
Ch 171: Arjuna about Nivatakavacha: Description of the Mayas of Nivatakavacha.
Ch 172: Arjuna slaying Nivatakavacha: Slaying of Nivatakavacha.
Ch 173: Arjuna slaying Pauloma and Kaleya: Arjuna slaying Pauloma and Kaleya of Hiranyapura. Indra congratulates him.
Ch 174: Arjuna and Yudhishthira: Yudhishthira congratulating Arjuna and desiring to see the divya astras.
Ch 175: Narada stopping: Narada and others stopping the display of divya astras.
Ch 165: Arjuna returning: Arjuna coming to Gandhamadana Parvata and meeting the brothers.
Ch 166: Indra consoling Yudhishthira: Indra coming to the Pandavas and consoling Yudhishthira.
Ch 167: Arjuna describing: Arjuna describing about his penance, encounter with Lord Shiva and getting the Pashupata astra.
Ch 168: Arjuna about Nivatakavacha: Arjuna telling about his lessons on weapons in heaven and preparation of his battle with demon Nivatakavacha.
Ch 169: Arjuna about Nivatakavacha: Arjuna entering Patala and starting to fight with Nivatakavacha.
Ch 170: Arjuna about Nivatakavacha: Battle between Arjuna and Nivatakavacha.
Ch 171: Arjuna about Nivatakavacha: Description of the Mayas of Nivatakavacha.
Ch 172: Arjuna slaying Nivatakavacha: Slaying of Nivatakavacha.
Ch 173: Arjuna slaying Pauloma and Kaleya: Arjuna slaying Pauloma and Kaleya of Hiranyapura. Indra congratulates him.
Ch 174: Arjuna and Yudhishthira: Yudhishthira congratulating Arjuna and desiring to see the divya astras.
Ch 175: Narada stopping: Narada and others stopping the display of divya astras.
3.10. Vana Parva - Ajagara Parva (Chapters 176–181)
Ch 176: Bhima and Yudhishthira: Conversation between Bhima and Yudhishthira. Pandavas leaving Gandhamadana.
Ch 177: Pandavas at Dwaitavana: Pandavas passing through Badarikashrama, Subahunagara and Vishakhayupa forest, and coming to Dwaitavana on the bank of river Saraswati.
Ch 178: Bhima and Ajagara: Bhima killing ferocious animals and getting caught by Ajagara.
Ch 179: Bhima and Ajagara: Conversation between Bhima and Nahusha in the form of a serpent. Bhima worrying. Yudhishthira searching for Bhima.
Ch 180: Yudhishthira and Ajagara: Yudhishthira reaching near Bhima and replying to the questions of Nahusha in serpent form.
Ch 181: Nahusha getting redeemed: Nahusha releasing Bhima and getting redeemed from curse. Returning to heaven.
Ch 176: Bhima and Yudhishthira: Conversation between Bhima and Yudhishthira. Pandavas leaving Gandhamadana.
Ch 177: Pandavas at Dwaitavana: Pandavas passing through Badarikashrama, Subahunagara and Vishakhayupa forest, and coming to Dwaitavana on the bank of river Saraswati.
Ch 178: Bhima and Ajagara: Bhima killing ferocious animals and getting caught by Ajagara.
Ch 179: Bhima and Ajagara: Conversation between Bhima and Nahusha in the form of a serpent. Bhima worrying. Yudhishthira searching for Bhima.
Ch 180: Yudhishthira and Ajagara: Yudhishthira reaching near Bhima and replying to the questions of Nahusha in serpent form.
Ch 181: Nahusha getting redeemed: Nahusha releasing Bhima and getting redeemed from curse. Returning to heaven.
3.11. Vana Parva - Markandeya-Samasya Parva (Chapters 182–232)
Ch 182: Pandavas and Kamyaka Vana: Description of Varsha and Shara Ritu. Panadavas again going to Kamyaka forest.
Ch 183: Sage Markandeya about Karmaphala: Sri Krishna, sage Markandeya and Sri Narada arriving at Kamyaka Vana. Sage Markandeya telling about Karmaphala.
Ch 184: Greatness of Tapaswis: Greatness of Tapaswis and Swadharma-parayana brahmanas.
Ch 185: Greatness of brahmanas: Sage Atri and Prithu praising the greatness of brahmanas,
Ch 186: Tarkshya muni and Saraswati: Conversation between Tarkshya muni and Saraswati.
Ch 187: About Matsya Avatara: Description of Vaivasvata Manu and Matsya Avatara.
Ch 188: Sage Markandeya and Balamukunda: Description of the four Yugas. Effects of Kaliyuga. Description of Pralaya. Markandeya getting the vision of Balamukunda. Markandeya entering the stomach of God and seeing the Brahmanda. Then again coming out and conversing with him.
Ch 189: Sage Markandeya and Balamukunda: Sri Balamukunda telling about himself to sage Markandeya. Markandeya telling about the glory of Sri Krishna. Pandavas take refuge in Sri Krishna.
Ch 190: Kali Avatara: Description of Bartavaka and Kali Avatara during the end of Yugas.
Ch 191: Sage Markandeya and Yudhishthira: Establishing the Satya Yuga by Sri Kalki. Markandeya advising Yudhishthira on Dharma.
Ch 192: King Parikshit: King Parikshit of Ikshwaku dynasty marrying the daughter of king Manduka. Description of Shala and Dala and sage Vamadeva.
Ch 193: Indra and sage Baka: Conversation between Indra and sage Baka.
Ch 194: Suhotra and Sibi: Greatness of Kshatriya kings. Praise of Suhotra and Sibi.
Ch 195: King Yayati: King Yayati gifting thousand cows to brahmanas.
Ch 196: Seduka and Vrishadarbha: Description of Seduka and Vrishadarbha.
Ch 197: King Sibi: Indra and Agni testing king Sibi.
Ch 198: King Sibi: Sri Narada telling about the greatness of king Sibi.
Ch 199: King Indradyumna: Tale of king Indradyumna and other Chiranjeevis.
Ch 200: Danas etc.: About proper Danas, Service of guests, Gayatri Japa, Chitta-suddhi, Indriya Nigraha etc.
Ch 201: About sage Uttanka: Bhagavan giving boon to sage Uttanka for his Tapasya. Telling about the name Dhundhumar of Ikshwaku king Kuvalashwa.
Ch 202: About sage Uttanka: Sage Uttanka telling king Vrihashwa to slay Dhundhumar.
Ch 203: Lord Vishnu slaying Madhu and Kaitabha: Birth of Lord Brahma. Lord Vishnu slaying demons Madhu and Kaitabha.
Ch 204: King Kuvalashwa: Dhundhu performing penance and getting boon. King Kuvalashwa slaying Dhundhu. Devas giving boons to Kuvalashwa.
Ch 205: Pativrata etc.: Greatness of Pativrata and service of father and mother.
Ch 206: Kaushika brahmana and Pativrata: Tale of Kaushika brahmana and Pativrata; Dharma of brahmanas.
Ch 207: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Kaushika going to Dharma-Vyadha. Dharma-Vyadha becoming his acharya after knowing that he was sent by Pativrata. Dharma-Vyadha telling about varna-dharma. Praising Janakarajya, Telling about shisthachara.
Ch 208: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Dharma-Vyadha telling about Himsha and Ahimasha.
Ch 209: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Dharma-Vyadha telling about Karma and ways to attain Brahma.
Ch 210: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Demerits of Vishaya, merits of Sat-Sanga and description of Brahma-Vidya.
Ch 211: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Description of the gunas of Panchavahabhuta and Indriya nigraha.
Ch 212: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Description of the three gunas.
Ch 213: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Description of Pranavayu and way to realise Paramatman.
Ch 214: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: About service of father and mother.
Ch 215: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Dharma-Vyadha telling Kaushika brahmana to serve father and mother. Telling about his previous life and why he became a Vyadha.
Ch 216: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: End of conversation between Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha.
Ch 217: Brihaspati from Angira: Agni accepting Angira as his first son. Birth of Brihaspati from Angira.
Ch 218: About Angira: Description of Angira.
Ch 219: About Brihaspati: Description of Brihaspati.
Ch 220: About Panchajanya Agni: Description of Panchajanya Agni.
Ch 221: About Agni: Description of Agni-swarupa Tapa and Bhanu.
Ch 222: About Agni: Entry of Saha Agni in water. Atharva Agni makes him appear.
Ch 223: Indra and Devasena: Indra rescuing Devasena from Keshi.
Ch 224: Indra and Devasena: Indra going to Brahma and hermitage of Brahmarshis with Devasena. Infatuation of Agni and going to forest.
Ch 225: About Skanda: Swaha uniting with Agni as Muni patnis. Birth of Skanda. Destruction of Krauncha and other mountains by him.
Ch 226: About Skanda: Vishwamitra performing Jatakarma and 13 samaskaras of Skanda. The rishis do not take back their wives inspite of sage Vishwamitra explaining them. Agni deva and others protecting Skanda.
Ch 227: About Skanda: Skanda bestowing fearlessness to devas who were defeated.
Ch 228: About Skanda: Description of the parshadas of Skanda.
Ch 229: About Skanda: Conversation between Skanda and Indra. Indra making him Devasenapati. Marrying Devasena.
Ch 230: About Skanda: Kritikas getting place in Nakshatra Mandala. Description of various planets which inflicts pain on the humans.
Ch 231: About Skanda: Skanda and Swahadevi. Skanda going to Bhadravata with Rudradeva and devas. Devasura sangrama. Death of Mahishasura. Praise of Skanda.
Ch 232: About Skanda: Famous names of Kartikeya.
Ch 182: Pandavas and Kamyaka Vana: Description of Varsha and Shara Ritu. Panadavas again going to Kamyaka forest.
Ch 183: Sage Markandeya about Karmaphala: Sri Krishna, sage Markandeya and Sri Narada arriving at Kamyaka Vana. Sage Markandeya telling about Karmaphala.
Ch 184: Greatness of Tapaswis: Greatness of Tapaswis and Swadharma-parayana brahmanas.
Ch 185: Greatness of brahmanas: Sage Atri and Prithu praising the greatness of brahmanas,
Ch 186: Tarkshya muni and Saraswati: Conversation between Tarkshya muni and Saraswati.
Ch 187: About Matsya Avatara: Description of Vaivasvata Manu and Matsya Avatara.
Ch 188: Sage Markandeya and Balamukunda: Description of the four Yugas. Effects of Kaliyuga. Description of Pralaya. Markandeya getting the vision of Balamukunda. Markandeya entering the stomach of God and seeing the Brahmanda. Then again coming out and conversing with him.
Ch 189: Sage Markandeya and Balamukunda: Sri Balamukunda telling about himself to sage Markandeya. Markandeya telling about the glory of Sri Krishna. Pandavas take refuge in Sri Krishna.
Ch 190: Kali Avatara: Description of Bartavaka and Kali Avatara during the end of Yugas.
Ch 191: Sage Markandeya and Yudhishthira: Establishing the Satya Yuga by Sri Kalki. Markandeya advising Yudhishthira on Dharma.
Ch 192: King Parikshit: King Parikshit of Ikshwaku dynasty marrying the daughter of king Manduka. Description of Shala and Dala and sage Vamadeva.
Ch 193: Indra and sage Baka: Conversation between Indra and sage Baka.
Ch 194: Suhotra and Sibi: Greatness of Kshatriya kings. Praise of Suhotra and Sibi.
Ch 195: King Yayati: King Yayati gifting thousand cows to brahmanas.
Ch 196: Seduka and Vrishadarbha: Description of Seduka and Vrishadarbha.
Ch 197: King Sibi: Indra and Agni testing king Sibi.
Ch 198: King Sibi: Sri Narada telling about the greatness of king Sibi.
Ch 199: King Indradyumna: Tale of king Indradyumna and other Chiranjeevis.
Ch 200: Danas etc.: About proper Danas, Service of guests, Gayatri Japa, Chitta-suddhi, Indriya Nigraha etc.
Ch 201: About sage Uttanka: Bhagavan giving boon to sage Uttanka for his Tapasya. Telling about the name Dhundhumar of Ikshwaku king Kuvalashwa.
Ch 202: About sage Uttanka: Sage Uttanka telling king Vrihashwa to slay Dhundhumar.
Ch 203: Lord Vishnu slaying Madhu and Kaitabha: Birth of Lord Brahma. Lord Vishnu slaying demons Madhu and Kaitabha.
Ch 204: King Kuvalashwa: Dhundhu performing penance and getting boon. King Kuvalashwa slaying Dhundhu. Devas giving boons to Kuvalashwa.
Ch 205: Pativrata etc.: Greatness of Pativrata and service of father and mother.
Ch 206: Kaushika brahmana and Pativrata: Tale of Kaushika brahmana and Pativrata; Dharma of brahmanas.
Ch 207: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Kaushika going to Dharma-Vyadha. Dharma-Vyadha becoming his acharya after knowing that he was sent by Pativrata. Dharma-Vyadha telling about varna-dharma. Praising Janakarajya, Telling about shisthachara.
Ch 208: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Dharma-Vyadha telling about Himsha and Ahimasha.
Ch 209: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Dharma-Vyadha telling about Karma and ways to attain Brahma.
Ch 210: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Demerits of Vishaya, merits of Sat-Sanga and description of Brahma-Vidya.
Ch 211: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Description of the gunas of Panchavahabhuta and Indriya nigraha.
Ch 212: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Description of the three gunas.
Ch 213: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Description of Pranavayu and way to realise Paramatman.
Ch 214: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: About service of father and mother.
Ch 215: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: Dharma-Vyadha telling Kaushika brahmana to serve father and mother. Telling about his previous life and why he became a Vyadha.
Ch 216: Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha: End of conversation between Kaushika and Dharma-Vyadha.
Ch 217: Brihaspati from Angira: Agni accepting Angira as his first son. Birth of Brihaspati from Angira.
Ch 218: About Angira: Description of Angira.
Ch 219: About Brihaspati: Description of Brihaspati.
Ch 220: About Panchajanya Agni: Description of Panchajanya Agni.
Ch 221: About Agni: Description of Agni-swarupa Tapa and Bhanu.
Ch 222: About Agni: Entry of Saha Agni in water. Atharva Agni makes him appear.
Ch 223: Indra and Devasena: Indra rescuing Devasena from Keshi.
Ch 224: Indra and Devasena: Indra going to Brahma and hermitage of Brahmarshis with Devasena. Infatuation of Agni and going to forest.
Ch 225: About Skanda: Swaha uniting with Agni as Muni patnis. Birth of Skanda. Destruction of Krauncha and other mountains by him.
Ch 226: About Skanda: Vishwamitra performing Jatakarma and 13 samaskaras of Skanda. The rishis do not take back their wives inspite of sage Vishwamitra explaining them. Agni deva and others protecting Skanda.
Ch 227: About Skanda: Skanda bestowing fearlessness to devas who were defeated.
Ch 228: About Skanda: Description of the parshadas of Skanda.
Ch 229: About Skanda: Conversation between Skanda and Indra. Indra making him Devasenapati. Marrying Devasena.
Ch 230: About Skanda: Kritikas getting place in Nakshatra Mandala. Description of various planets which inflicts pain on the humans.
Ch 231: About Skanda: Skanda and Swahadevi. Skanda going to Bhadravata with Rudradeva and devas. Devasura sangrama. Death of Mahishasura. Praise of Skanda.
Ch 232: About Skanda: Famous names of Kartikeya.
3.12. Vana Parva - Draupadi-Satyabhama-Samvada Parva (Chapters 233–235)
Ch 233: Draupadi and Satyabhama: Draupadi instructing Satyabhama about Sati stri.
Ch 234: Draupadi and Satyabhama: Draupadi instructing Satyabhama about Pati seva.
Ch 235: Draupadi and Satyabhama: Satyabhama consoling Draupadi.
Ch 233: Draupadi and Satyabhama: Draupadi instructing Satyabhama about Sati stri.
Ch 234: Draupadi and Satyabhama: Draupadi instructing Satyabhama about Pati seva.
Ch 235: Draupadi and Satyabhama: Satyabhama consoling Draupadi.
3.13. Vana Parva - Ghosha-Yatra Parva (Chapters 236–257)
Ch 236: Dhritarashtra regretting: Dhritarashtra regretting hearing about the news of the Pandavas.
Ch 237: Advice to Duryodhana: Shakuni and Karna telling Duryodhana to go to the Pandavas in the forest.
Ch 238: Dhritarashtra and Duryodhana: Duryodhana going to Dhritarashtra to take permission in the name of Ghoshayatra.
Ch 239: Dhritarashtra and Duryodhana: Dhritarashtra initially refusing. Then agreeing when Shakuni persuading him. Duryodhana leaving.
Ch 240: Duryodhana in forest: Duryodhana going to the forest with the soldiers and taking care of the cows. Hateful conversation between Gandharvas and soldiers.
Ch 241: Kauravas and Gandharvas: Battle between Kauravas and Gandharvas and defeat of Karna.
Ch 242: Gandharvas abducting Duryodhana: Gandharvas defeating Duryodhana and abducting him.
Ch 243: Yudhishthira to rescue Duryodhana: Yudhishthira ordering Bhima to rescue Duryodhana from the Gandharvas. Arjuna taking vow.
Ch 244: Pandavas and Gandharvas: Battle between Pandavas and Gandharvas.
Ch 245: Pandavas and Gandharvas: Gandharvas get defeated.
Ch 246: Release of Duryodhana: Conversation between Chitrasena, Arjuna and Yudhishthira. Release of Duryodhana.
Ch 247: Duryodhana and Karna: Duryodhana resting on the way. Karna congratulating him.
Ch 248: Duryodhana and Karna: Duryodhana telling Karna about his defeat.
Ch 249: Duryodhana and Karna: Duryodhana deciding to fast-unto-death making Dushshasana the king. Karna persuading him.
Ch 250: Duryodhana and Karna: Duryodhana sticking to his vow.
Ch 251: Duryodhana and Shakuni: Duryodhana sticking to his vow inspite of Shakuni explaining him. Then Daityas calling him to Rasatala through Kritya.
Ch 252: Duryodhana to Hastinapura: Danavas persuading Duryodhana and upon request of Karna, Duryodhana returning to Hastinapura.
Ch 253: Karna for Digvijaya: Bhishma reproaching Karna. Suggesting Duryodhana to make a treaty with the Pandavas. Karna speaking in anger and starting for Digvijaya.
Ch 254: Karna for Digvijaya: Karna becoming victorious and returns after Digvijaya.
Ch 255: Duryodhana and Vaishnava Yagna: Duryodhana performing Vaishnava Yagna as suggested by Karna and Purohita.
Ch 256: Duryodhana and Vaishnava Yagna: Duryodhana completing Vaishnava Yagna.
Ch 257: Karna's vow: Karna vowing to kill Arjuna. Duryodhana's rule.
Ch 236: Dhritarashtra regretting: Dhritarashtra regretting hearing about the news of the Pandavas.
Ch 237: Advice to Duryodhana: Shakuni and Karna telling Duryodhana to go to the Pandavas in the forest.
Ch 238: Dhritarashtra and Duryodhana: Duryodhana going to Dhritarashtra to take permission in the name of Ghoshayatra.
Ch 239: Dhritarashtra and Duryodhana: Dhritarashtra initially refusing. Then agreeing when Shakuni persuading him. Duryodhana leaving.
Ch 240: Duryodhana in forest: Duryodhana going to the forest with the soldiers and taking care of the cows. Hateful conversation between Gandharvas and soldiers.
Ch 241: Kauravas and Gandharvas: Battle between Kauravas and Gandharvas and defeat of Karna.
Ch 242: Gandharvas abducting Duryodhana: Gandharvas defeating Duryodhana and abducting him.
Ch 243: Yudhishthira to rescue Duryodhana: Yudhishthira ordering Bhima to rescue Duryodhana from the Gandharvas. Arjuna taking vow.
Ch 244: Pandavas and Gandharvas: Battle between Pandavas and Gandharvas.
Ch 245: Pandavas and Gandharvas: Gandharvas get defeated.
Ch 246: Release of Duryodhana: Conversation between Chitrasena, Arjuna and Yudhishthira. Release of Duryodhana.
Ch 247: Duryodhana and Karna: Duryodhana resting on the way. Karna congratulating him.
Ch 248: Duryodhana and Karna: Duryodhana telling Karna about his defeat.
Ch 249: Duryodhana and Karna: Duryodhana deciding to fast-unto-death making Dushshasana the king. Karna persuading him.
Ch 250: Duryodhana and Karna: Duryodhana sticking to his vow.
Ch 251: Duryodhana and Shakuni: Duryodhana sticking to his vow inspite of Shakuni explaining him. Then Daityas calling him to Rasatala through Kritya.
Ch 252: Duryodhana to Hastinapura: Danavas persuading Duryodhana and upon request of Karna, Duryodhana returning to Hastinapura.
Ch 253: Karna for Digvijaya: Bhishma reproaching Karna. Suggesting Duryodhana to make a treaty with the Pandavas. Karna speaking in anger and starting for Digvijaya.
Ch 254: Karna for Digvijaya: Karna becoming victorious and returns after Digvijaya.
Ch 255: Duryodhana and Vaishnava Yagna: Duryodhana performing Vaishnava Yagna as suggested by Karna and Purohita.
Ch 256: Duryodhana and Vaishnava Yagna: Duryodhana completing Vaishnava Yagna.
Ch 257: Karna's vow: Karna vowing to kill Arjuna. Duryodhana's rule.
3.14. Vana Parva - Mriga-Sapnodbhava Parva (Chapter 258)
Ch 258: Pandavas to Kamyaka Vana: Pandavas going to Kamyaka Vana (due to a dream from a deer).
Ch 258: Pandavas to Kamyaka Vana: Pandavas going to Kamyaka Vana (due to a dream from a deer).
3.15. Vana Parva - Vrihi-Drounika Parva (Chapters 259–261)
Ch 259: Sage Vyasa and Yudhishthira: Worry of Yudhishthira. Sage Vyasa arriving and telling about the greatness of Dana.
Ch 260: Sage Durvasa and sage Mudgala: Sage Durvasa testing sage Mudgala about Dana and Patience. Sage Mudgala asking some questions to Devdut.
Ch 261: Sage Mudgala and Devdut: Devdut tells about the good and bad characteristics of Swarga and about Vishnudhama which is free from impurities.
Ch 259: Sage Vyasa and Yudhishthira: Worry of Yudhishthira. Sage Vyasa arriving and telling about the greatness of Dana.
Ch 260: Sage Durvasa and sage Mudgala: Sage Durvasa testing sage Mudgala about Dana and Patience. Sage Mudgala asking some questions to Devdut.
Ch 261: Sage Mudgala and Devdut: Devdut tells about the good and bad characteristics of Swarga and about Vishnudhama which is free from impurities.
3.16. Vana Parva - Draupadi-Harana Parva (Chapters 262–271)
Ch 262: Duryodhana and sage Durvasa: Duryodhana pleasing sage Durvasa by his service and sending him to Yudhishthira.
Ch 263: Sage Durvasa suddenly coming: Sage Durvasa coming there all of a sudden. Draupadi remembering Sri Krishna who comes there and assures her.
Ch 264: Jayadratha and Draupadi: Jayadratha becoming attracted by Draupadi and sending Kotikashya to her.
Ch 265: Kotikashya and Draupadi: Kotikashya telling about Jayadratha and asking about Draupadi.
Ch 266: Kotikashya and Draupadi: Draupadi replying to Kotikashya.
Ch 267: Jayadratha and Draupadi: Conversation between Jayadratha and Draupadi.
Ch 268: Jayadratha abducting Draupadi: Draupadi rebuking Jayadratha. Jayadratha abducting her.
Ch 269: Pandavas returning: Pandavas returning to ashrama and coming to know about it from Dhatreyika.
Ch 270: Jayadratha and Draupadi: Draupadi telling Jayadratha about the valour of the Pandavas.
Ch 271: Pandavas and Jayadratha: Pandavas killing the army of Jayadratha. Jayadratha fleeing. Bhima and Arjuna following Jayadratha.
Ch 262: Duryodhana and sage Durvasa: Duryodhana pleasing sage Durvasa by his service and sending him to Yudhishthira.
Ch 263: Sage Durvasa suddenly coming: Sage Durvasa coming there all of a sudden. Draupadi remembering Sri Krishna who comes there and assures her.
Ch 264: Jayadratha and Draupadi: Jayadratha becoming attracted by Draupadi and sending Kotikashya to her.
Ch 265: Kotikashya and Draupadi: Kotikashya telling about Jayadratha and asking about Draupadi.
Ch 266: Kotikashya and Draupadi: Draupadi replying to Kotikashya.
Ch 267: Jayadratha and Draupadi: Conversation between Jayadratha and Draupadi.
Ch 268: Jayadratha abducting Draupadi: Draupadi rebuking Jayadratha. Jayadratha abducting her.
Ch 269: Pandavas returning: Pandavas returning to ashrama and coming to know about it from Dhatreyika.
Ch 270: Jayadratha and Draupadi: Draupadi telling Jayadratha about the valour of the Pandavas.
Ch 271: Pandavas and Jayadratha: Pandavas killing the army of Jayadratha. Jayadratha fleeing. Bhima and Arjuna following Jayadratha.
3.17. Vana Parva - Jayadhratha-Vimokshana Parva (Chapter 272)
Ch 272: Jayadratha and Yudhishthira: Jayadratha is brought to Yudhishthira after being taken captive by Bhima. Yudhishthira releasing him. Jayadratha performing penance in Gangadwara. Getting boon from Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva glorifying Sri Krishna.
Ch 272: Jayadratha and Yudhishthira: Jayadratha is brought to Yudhishthira after being taken captive by Bhima. Yudhishthira releasing him. Jayadratha performing penance in Gangadwara. Getting boon from Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva glorifying Sri Krishna.
3.18. Vana Parva - Ramopakhyana Parva (Chapters 273–292)
Ch 273: Yudhishthira and sage Markandeya: Yudhishthira in sorrow questioning sage Markandeya.
Ch 274: About Sri Rama: Birth of Sri Rama. Birth of Kubera. How he got wealth.
Ch 275: About Sri Rama: Birth of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana, Khara and Surpanakha. Their penance and getting boons. Kubera cursing Ravana.
Ch 276: About Sri Rama: Devas going to Brahma to get relief from Ravana. Lord Brahma telling the Devas to bear sons among the vanaras and rikshas. Dundhibi gandharvi coming as Manthara.
Ch 277: About Sri Rama: Preparation for the coronation of Sri Rama. Sri Rama going to forest. Bharata going to Chitrakoota. Sri Rama vanquishing Khara and Dushana. Ravana going to Mareecha.
Ch 278: About Sri Rama: Sri Rama killing Mareecha in the form of deer. Ravana abducting Devi Sita.
Ch 279: About Sri Rama: Ravana killing Jatayu. Sri Rama performing his last rites. Sri Rama killing Kabandha and conversing with his divine form.
Ch 280: About Sri Rama: Friendship between Sri Rama and Sugreeva. Fight between Vali and Sugreeva. Sri Rama killing Vali. Rakshashis frighten Devi Sita in Ashoka Vatika. Trijata assuring her.
Ch 281: About Sri Rama: Conversation between Ravana and Devi Sita.
Ch 282: About Sri Rama: Sri Rama becoming angry with Sugreeva. Sri Rama sending army of vanaras to search for Devi Sita. Hanuman returning and narrating his Lanka Yatra.
Ch 283: About Sri Rama: Formation of the army of vanaras. Building of bridge. Coronation of Vibhishana. Vanara army coming to the border of Lanka. Angada going as messenger to Ravana.
Ch 284: About Sri Rama: Angada going to Ravana and giving the message of Sri Rama. Battle starting between vanaras and rakshasas.
Ch 285: About Sri Rama: Battle between the armies of Sri Rama and Ravana.
Ch 286: About Sri Rama: Prahasta and Dhumaraksha getting killed. Ravana awakening Kumbhakarna and sending him to the battle.
Ch 287: About Sri Rama: Slaying of Kumbhakarna, Vajravega and Pramathi.
Ch 288: About Sri Rama: Indrajit fighting with Maya. Sri Rama and Lakshmana becoming unconscious.
Ch 289: About Sri Rama: Regaining consciousness Sri Rama, Lakshmana and the vanaras wash their eyes with the Abhimantrita water sent by Kubera. Lakshmana slaying Indrajit. Ravana trying to kill Devi Sita. Avindhya restraining him.
Ch 290: About Sri Rama: Battle between Sri Rama and Ravana. Slaying of Ravana.
Ch 291: About Sri Rama: Sri Rama doubting about Devi Sita. Devas telling about her purity. Sri Rama returning to Ayodhya via Kishkindha and meeting Bharata. Getting coronated as king.
Ch 292: Yudhishthira and sage Markandeya: Sage Markandeya assuring Yudhishthira.
Ch 273: Yudhishthira and sage Markandeya: Yudhishthira in sorrow questioning sage Markandeya.
Ch 274: About Sri Rama: Birth of Sri Rama. Birth of Kubera. How he got wealth.
Ch 275: About Sri Rama: Birth of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana, Khara and Surpanakha. Their penance and getting boons. Kubera cursing Ravana.
Ch 276: About Sri Rama: Devas going to Brahma to get relief from Ravana. Lord Brahma telling the Devas to bear sons among the vanaras and rikshas. Dundhibi gandharvi coming as Manthara.
Ch 277: About Sri Rama: Preparation for the coronation of Sri Rama. Sri Rama going to forest. Bharata going to Chitrakoota. Sri Rama vanquishing Khara and Dushana. Ravana going to Mareecha.
Ch 278: About Sri Rama: Sri Rama killing Mareecha in the form of deer. Ravana abducting Devi Sita.
Ch 279: About Sri Rama: Ravana killing Jatayu. Sri Rama performing his last rites. Sri Rama killing Kabandha and conversing with his divine form.
Ch 280: About Sri Rama: Friendship between Sri Rama and Sugreeva. Fight between Vali and Sugreeva. Sri Rama killing Vali. Rakshashis frighten Devi Sita in Ashoka Vatika. Trijata assuring her.
Ch 281: About Sri Rama: Conversation between Ravana and Devi Sita.
Ch 282: About Sri Rama: Sri Rama becoming angry with Sugreeva. Sri Rama sending army of vanaras to search for Devi Sita. Hanuman returning and narrating his Lanka Yatra.
Ch 283: About Sri Rama: Formation of the army of vanaras. Building of bridge. Coronation of Vibhishana. Vanara army coming to the border of Lanka. Angada going as messenger to Ravana.
Ch 284: About Sri Rama: Angada going to Ravana and giving the message of Sri Rama. Battle starting between vanaras and rakshasas.
Ch 285: About Sri Rama: Battle between the armies of Sri Rama and Ravana.
Ch 286: About Sri Rama: Prahasta and Dhumaraksha getting killed. Ravana awakening Kumbhakarna and sending him to the battle.
Ch 287: About Sri Rama: Slaying of Kumbhakarna, Vajravega and Pramathi.
Ch 288: About Sri Rama: Indrajit fighting with Maya. Sri Rama and Lakshmana becoming unconscious.
Ch 289: About Sri Rama: Regaining consciousness Sri Rama, Lakshmana and the vanaras wash their eyes with the Abhimantrita water sent by Kubera. Lakshmana slaying Indrajit. Ravana trying to kill Devi Sita. Avindhya restraining him.
Ch 290: About Sri Rama: Battle between Sri Rama and Ravana. Slaying of Ravana.
Ch 291: About Sri Rama: Sri Rama doubting about Devi Sita. Devas telling about her purity. Sri Rama returning to Ayodhya via Kishkindha and meeting Bharata. Getting coronated as king.
Ch 292: Yudhishthira and sage Markandeya: Sage Markandeya assuring Yudhishthira.
3.19. Vana Parva - Pativrata-Mahatmya Parva (Chapters 293–299)
Ch 293: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: King Ashwapati getting a daughter named Savitri by the grace of Devi Savitri. Savitri travelling to different places in search of a husband.
Ch 294: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Savitri resolving to marry Satyavan.
Ch 295: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Marriage between Savitri and Satyavan.
Ch 296: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Savitri going to forest with Satyavan.
Ch 297: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Conversation between Savitri and Yama. Yama giving many boons and also reviving Satyavan.
Ch 298: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: King Dyumatsena worrying about Satyavan. The sages assuring him. Savitri and Satyavan returning. Savitri narrating her tale.
Ch 299: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Coronation of Dyumatsena. Savitri getting hundred sons and hundred brothers.
Ch 293: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: King Ashwapati getting a daughter named Savitri by the grace of Devi Savitri. Savitri travelling to different places in search of a husband.
Ch 294: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Savitri resolving to marry Satyavan.
Ch 295: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Marriage between Savitri and Satyavan.
Ch 296: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Savitri going to forest with Satyavan.
Ch 297: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Conversation between Savitri and Yama. Yama giving many boons and also reviving Satyavan.
Ch 298: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: King Dyumatsena worrying about Satyavan. The sages assuring him. Savitri and Satyavan returning. Savitri narrating her tale.
Ch 299: Story of Savitri and Satyavan: Coronation of Dyumatsena. Savitri getting hundred sons and hundred brothers.
3.20. Vana Parva - Kundala-Harana Parva (Chapters 300–310)
Ch 300: Karna and Kundala: Surya coming in the dream of Karna and telling him not to give the Kundala and Kavacha. Karna deciding to give it.
Ch 301: Karna and Kundala: Surya trying to persuade Karna.
Ch 302: Karna and Kundala: Conversation between Surya and Karna. Karna deciding to give the Kundala and Kavacha only after taking the Shakti from Indra.
Ch 303: Karna and Kundala: Sage Durvasa coming to Kuntibhoja.
Ch 304: Karna and Kundala: Conversation between Kunti and his father and service of brahmanas by Kunti.
Ch 305: Karna and Kundala: The brahmanas becoming pleased and giving her mantra.
Ch 306: Karna and Kundala: Kunti invoking Surya deva.
Ch 307: Karna and Kundala: Surya impregnating Kunti.
Ch 308: Karna and Kundala: Birth of Karna. Kunti making her flow in the river and lamenting.
Ch 309: Karna and Kundala: Adhiratha Suta and her wife Radha getting Karna. Bringing him up. His lessons in Hastinapura. Indra coming to Karna.
Ch 310: Karna and Kundala: Indra taking his Kavacha-Kundala and giving him Amogha Shakti.
Ch 300: Karna and Kundala: Surya coming in the dream of Karna and telling him not to give the Kundala and Kavacha. Karna deciding to give it.
Ch 301: Karna and Kundala: Surya trying to persuade Karna.
Ch 302: Karna and Kundala: Conversation between Surya and Karna. Karna deciding to give the Kundala and Kavacha only after taking the Shakti from Indra.
Ch 303: Karna and Kundala: Sage Durvasa coming to Kuntibhoja.
Ch 304: Karna and Kundala: Conversation between Kunti and his father and service of brahmanas by Kunti.
Ch 305: Karna and Kundala: The brahmanas becoming pleased and giving her mantra.
Ch 306: Karna and Kundala: Kunti invoking Surya deva.
Ch 307: Karna and Kundala: Surya impregnating Kunti.
Ch 308: Karna and Kundala: Birth of Karna. Kunti making her flow in the river and lamenting.
Ch 309: Karna and Kundala: Adhiratha Suta and her wife Radha getting Karna. Bringing him up. His lessons in Hastinapura. Indra coming to Karna.
Ch 310: Karna and Kundala: Indra taking his Kavacha-Kundala and giving him Amogha Shakti.
3.21. Vana Parva - Araneya Parva (Chapters 311–315)
Ch 311: Pandavas and deer: Pandavas running after deer to get information about Arani and Manthan-Kashtha.
Ch 312: Pandavas becoming unconscious: The four Pandavas going to fetch water becoming unconscious on the bank of Sarovara.
Ch 313: Yaksha and Yudhishthira: Questions and Replies between Yaksha and Yudhishthira. By the boon of Yaksha the four brothers revive.
Ch 314: Yaksha and Yudhishthira: Yaksha manifesting as Dharma and giving boon to Yudhishthira.
Ch 315: Pandavas for Agyatavasa: Sorrowful Yudhishthira taking leave of brahmanas for Agyatavasa. The Pandavas start conversing.
Ch 311: Pandavas and deer: Pandavas running after deer to get information about Arani and Manthan-Kashtha.
Ch 312: Pandavas becoming unconscious: The four Pandavas going to fetch water becoming unconscious on the bank of Sarovara.
Ch 313: Yaksha and Yudhishthira: Questions and Replies between Yaksha and Yudhishthira. By the boon of Yaksha the four brothers revive.
Ch 314: Yaksha and Yudhishthira: Yaksha manifesting as Dharma and giving boon to Yudhishthira.
Ch 315: Pandavas for Agyatavasa: Sorrowful Yudhishthira taking leave of brahmanas for Agyatavasa. The Pandavas start conversing.
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