Author Archives: Dr. Jeayaram

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the continuation of a detailed introduction to the “Sabhaa Parva” and what are the key contents in it. We’ve discussed the “Aadhi Parva” in a great amount of detail and now the stage is set for the “Sabhaa Parva” to commence. We had witnessed how Sage Vyaasa explainsContinue reading “Episode # 234 – The “Jaraasandha-Vadam” – An integral part of “Sabhaa Parva”!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed a brief introduction of the “Sabhaa Parva” wherein the highlight here is a detailed description of Bhagawan Krishna’s divine “Leelas” as given by Bhishmaachaarya. The context goes like this – Sishupaala tries to insult Bhagawan Krishna and demean Him amidst the public courtroom, which irks Bhishmaachaarya. In responseContinue reading “Episode # 233 – Significance of the “Sabhaa Parva” – A detailed accord!!!”

In the previous episode, we had come to an end of the “Aadhi Parva” by witnessing the burning “Kaandava-Vanam” and how Snake Takshaka and his son escaped it. Along with them, we had also witnessed Mayan escaping out of it as well, and Bhagawan Krishna let him go unscathed because He had other plans toContinue reading “Episode # 232 – The “SABHAA PARVA” – An introduction!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the “Kaandava-Vanam” up in flames as Indra tried his best to put the blaze off with a bout of heavy rain. However, Arjuna was quick enough to employ the powerful “Aagneya-Asthra” from his even more powerful “Gaandeepa” and dissipated the rain-bearing clouds from the vicinity. The “Kaandava-Vanam” continuedContinue reading “Episode # 231 – Bhagawan Krishna prays to Indra for a long-lasting companionship with Arjuna!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed an important event wherein Arjuna received his “Gaandeepa” bow from Agni Bhagawan, as Bhagawan Krishna blessed it as well. Apart from the “Gaandeepa” Arjuna also received a unique chariot with Hanuman on it’s top flag. This is the first time we’re witnessing Hanuman in the Mahabharata, and fromContinue reading “Episode # 230 – Mayan escapes out of the burning “Kaandava-Vanam” – Bhagwan Krishna protects him!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed an interesting background story for the “Kaandava-Vanam” to which Bhagawan Krishna and Arjuna have arrived. Upon arrival, the duo meet a Brahmana Rishi who is narrating the historical significance of this place. The Brahmana Rishi explains how King Shwetaki wanted to perform a hundred-year-long “Satra Yaaga” with aContinue reading “Episode # 229 – Arjuna obtains the “GAANDEEPA” from Agni Bhagawan!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed an interesting event that has commenced wherein, Bhagawan Krishna makes His way again to Indraprastha to pay a visit to the Paandava brothers. He wanted to check whether all of them are living happily or not. Of course, Bhagawan Krishna had a special liking towards Arjuna, as allContinue reading “Episode # 228 – The “KAANDAVA-VANAM” – A background story!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Arjuna getting married to Shubadra who was Bhagawan Krishna’s sister, finally after a lot of hiccups. Balarama, Yudishtra and finally Draupati gave their consent for the marriage to take place and it happened with a lot of grandeur. The son who was born out of this marriage wasContinue reading “Episode # 227 – Bhagawan Krishna’s second visit to Indraprastha!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Bhagawan Krishna “playfully” executing the marriage plans of Arjuna and Shubadra. If things would have gone the normal way, Balarama and Yudishtra wouldn’t have accepted it perhaps! However, only if things have such twists and turns like how Bhagawan Krishna took it forward, we would also be ableContinue reading “Episode # 226 – Birth of Abhimanyu to Arjuna & Shubadra!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Bhagawan Krishna’s “Master Plan” to get Arjuna married to His sister, Shubadra. If Arjuna had to directly marry her, it might have been difficult, because Balarama would have been a stumbling block for the marriage to go ahead. He would have created unwanted issues. Thereby, to bypass BalaramaContinue reading “Episode # 225 – Balarama accepts for the Arjuna-Sannyasin – Shubadra marriage!!!“