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Mahabharata - Virata Parva


4.1. Virata Parva - Pandava-Pravesha Parva (Chapters 1–13)

Ch 1: Pandavas discussing about Agyatavasa: Pandavas secretly discussing about Agyatavasa. Yudhishthira putting up a plan.

Ch 2: Pandavas discussing about Agyatavasa: Bhima and Arjuna telling about the appropriate works than can be performed by them.

Ch 3: Pandavas discussing about Agyatavasa: Nakula, Sahadeva and Draupadi telling about their appropriate works.

Ch 4: Pandavas discussing about Agyatavasa: Dhaumya telling about the way to stay in the king's palace. Everyone departing to their respective places.

Ch 5: Pandavas hiding their weapons: Pandavas hiding their weapons in a cremation ground near Virat Nagar on a Shami tree.

Ch 6: Yudhishthira invoking Devi Durga: Yudhishthira invoking Devi Durga who appears and gives him boon.

Ch 7: Yudhishthira and Virata king: Yudhishthira going to the assembly of Virata king and getting a place to stay with honour.

Ch 8: Bhima and Virata king: Bhima going to the assembly of Virata and getting assurance from the king.

Ch 9: Draupadi and queen Sudeshna: Draupadi going in the guise of Sairandhri to queen Sudeshna and getting a place to stay.

Ch 10: Sahadeva and Virata king: Sahadeva speaking with Virata king and getting a job to look after the cows.

Ch 11: Arjuna and Virata king: Arjuna meeting Virata king and getting the job to teach dance to ladies.

Ch 12: Nakula and Virata king: Nakula getting the job to look after the horses.

Ch 13: Bhima and Jimuta: Bhima killing the famous wrestler Jimuta.


4.2. Virata Parva - Kichaka-Vadha Parva (Chapters 14–24)

Ch 14: Kichaka and Draupadi: Kichaka becoming attracted to Draupadi. Draupadi rebuking him.

Ch 15: Kichaka and Draupadi: Queen Sudeshna sending Draupadi to the house of Kichaka.

Ch 16: Kichaka and Draupadi: Kichaka trying to molest Draupadi.

Ch 17: Draupadi and Bhima: Draupadi going to Bhima.

Ch 18: Draupadi and Bhima: Draupadi telling Bhima about her sorrows.

Ch 19: Draupadi and Bhima: Draupadi also lamenting before Bhima for the sufferings of the Pandavas.

Ch 20: Draupadi and Bhima: Draupadi telling Bhima about her sorrows.

Ch 21: Draupadi and Bhima: Conversation between Bhima and Draupadi.

Ch 22: Bhima killing Kichaka: Fight between Kichaka and Bhima. Bhima killing Kichaka.

Ch 23: Bhima killing Upakichakas: Upakichakas tying Sairandhri (Draupadi) and bringing to the cremation ground. Bhima killing all of them and releasing her.

Ch 24: Draupadi and Sudeshna: Draupadi returning to the palace. Conversation between her and Brihannala and Sudeshna.


4.3. Virata Parva - Go-Harana Parva (Chapters 25–69)

Ch 25: Duryodhana and spies: The spies coming to Duryodhana and informing that they were unable to track the Pandavas. They tell about Kichaka Vadha.

Ch 26: Duryodhana about tracking Pandavas: Duryodhana discussing about tracking the Pandavas in the assembly. Karna and Dushshasana approving.

Ch 27: Duryodhana about tracking Pandavas: Dronacharya approving.

Ch 28: Duryodhana about tracking Pandavas: Mentioning the greatness of Yudhishthira, Bhishma approving.

Ch 29: Duryodhana about tracking Pandavas: Kripacharya approving and Duryodhana resolving.

Ch 30: Kauravas attacking Trigarta and Matsyadesa: According to the suggestion of Susharma, the Kauravas attacking the Trigarta and Matsyadesa.

Ch 31: King Virata and battle: The army of king Virata going for battle with the four Pandavas.

Ch 32: Battle: Battle between the armies of Matsya and Trigarta.

Ch 33: Bhima beating Susharma: Susharma capturing king Virata. Pandavas freeing him. Bhima beating Susharma. Yudhishthira freeing him out of mercy.

Ch 34: King Virata and Pandavas: King Virata honouring the Pandavas. Yudhishthira congratulating the king. Victory of king is announced in Virata Nagara.

Ch 35: Kauravas stealing cows of Virata: Kauravas coming from the north and stealing the cows of Virata. The Gopadhyaksha instigating Uttarakumara for battle.

Ch 36: Arjuna for charioteer: Uttara trying to get a charioteer. Draupadi suggesting Brihannala to queen Sudeshna (with approval of Arjuna).

Ch 37: Uttara to battlefield: Prince Uttara going to battlefield.

Ch 38: Uttara and Arjuna: Fear of prince Uttara and assurance of Arjuna.

Ch 39: Dronacharya about Arjuna: Dronacharya praising the miraculous powers of Arjuna.

Ch 40: Arjuna for weapons: Arjuna telling Uttara to get the weapons from the Shami tree.

Ch 41: Uttara getting weapons: Uttara getting the divine bow and other weapons from the Shami tree.

Ch 42: Uttara enquiring Brihannala: Uttara enquiring Brihannala about the weapons of Pandavas.

Ch 43: Brihannala about weapons: Brihannala telling Uttara about the weapons.

Ch 44: Arjuna revealing identity: Arjuna revealing his and his brother's true identity to Uttara.

Ch 45: Arjuna preparing for war: Arjuna preparing for war. Assuring Uttara.

Ch 46: Arjuna blowing conch: Arjuna putting his flag on the chariot of Uttara. Arjuna blowing the conch. Dronacharya telling about evil omens.

Ch 47: Duryodhana resolving for war: Duryodhana resolving for war. Karna speaking.

Ch 48: Karna self-proclaiming: Karna self-proclaiming himself.

Ch 49: Kripacharya and Karna: Kripacharya rebuking Karna and telling about his opinion of the battle.

Ch 50: Ashwatthama: Ashwatthama speaking.

Ch 51: Bhishma, Dronacharya and Duryodhana: Bhishma trying to maintain peace and oneness in the army. Dronacharya preparing for protection of Duryodhana.

Ch 52: Bhishma: Bhishma approving.

Ch 53: Arjuna attacking: Arjuna attacking the army of Duryodhana and gets back the cows.

Ch 54: Arjuna and Karna: Arjuna attacking Karna. Vikarna getting defeated. Slaying of Shatrumtap and Shangramjit. Fight between Karna and Arjuna. Karna fleeing.

Ch 55: Arjuna killing Kauravas: Arjuna killing the army of Kauravas. Uttara bringing his chariot near Kripacharya.

Ch 56: Arjuna and Kripacharya: Devas assemble in the firmament to see the fight between Arjuna and Kripacharya.

Ch 57: Arjuna and Kripacharya: Fight between Kripacharya and Arjuna. The army of Kauravas remove Kripacharya.

Ch 58: Arjuna and Dronacharya: Fight between Arjuna and Dronacharya. Dronacharya fleeing.

Ch 59: Arjuna and Ashwatthama: Fight between Arjuna and Ashwatthama.

Ch 60: Arjuna and Karna: Conversation between Arjuna and Karna. Karna getting defeated and fleeing.

Ch 61: Arjuna and Dushshasana: Arjuna assuring prince Uttara. Defeating Dushshasana and others.

Ch 62: Arjuna fighting: Arjuna fighting with all Yoddhas and Maharathis.

Ch 63: Arjuna fighting: All Maharathis attack Arjuna. They all get defeated and flee.

Ch 64: Arjuna and Bhishma: Fight between Arjuna and Bhishma. Bhishma becoming unconscious and getting removed from the battlefield.

Ch 65: Arjuna and Duryodhana: Fight between Arjuna and Duryodhana. Duryodhana fleeing along with Vikarna and others.

Ch 66: Arjuna defeating Kaurava armies: Arjuna defeating all Kaurava armies. They return to the capital.

Ch 67: Arjuna returning: Victorious Arjuna and Uttara returning to the capital.

Ch 68: King Virata and Yudhishthira: King Virata worrying about Uttara. Victorious Uttara reaching the capital. Subjects welcoming him. Virata king reviling Yudhishthira and asking for forgiveness. Asking about the news of the battle.

Ch 69: King Virata and Uttara: Conversation between king Virata and Uttara.


4.4. Virata Parva - Vaivahika Parva (Chapters 70–72)

Ch 70: Arjuna revealing Yudhishthira: Arjuna revealing the true identity of king Yudhishthira to king Virata.

Ch 71: Virata and Yudhishthira: King Virata getting to know the other Pandavas as well. King Virata surrendering his kingdom to Yudhishthira. Proposing marriage of Arjuna with princess Uttara.

Ch 72: Uttara marrying Abhimanyu: Arjuna accepting Uttara as his daughter-in-law. Marriage of Uttara with Abhimanyu.



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