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• What is the Mahabharata recognized as in the history of mankind?


  The largest epic
• How many verses does the Mahabharata contain?


  Over 100,000 verses
• From where does the name Mahabharata originate?


  From India, the land of King Bhata
• What are the two great epics of Hindu Dharma?

  The Mahabharata and the Ramayana
• Why is the Mahabharata respected as the fifth Veda?


  It contains profound spiritual and philosophical teachings
• Around what year did the events of the Mahabharata take place?

  Around 5,000 BC
• Who is Lord Krishna in the context of the Mahabharata?


  The eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu
• What significant text is revealed by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the Mahabharata?


  The Bhagavad Gita
• What is the main conflict in the Mahabharata?


  The war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas
• Who are the Pandavas in the Mahabharata?


  The five sons of King Pandu
• Who are the Kauravas in the Mahabharata?


  The sons of King Dhrtarashtra
• What human qualities are depicted in the Mahabharata?


  Love, hate, loyalty, arrogance, wisdom, and more
• What does the saying "there is nothing that is not in the Mahabharata" imply?


  • The Mahabharata encompasses all aspects of human experience.
  • It serves as a comprehensive guide to life and morality.
• Who ruled the kingdom of Hastinapur?

  King Shantanu
• Who did King Shantanu meet while traveling in the countryside?


  A beautiful girl named Ganga
• What promise did Ganga ask from King Shantanu before marrying him?


  He should never question her actions
• What happened to the children born to Ganga and Shantanu?


  They were thrown into the river after birth
• Why did Ganga leave King Shantanu?


  He broke his promise by questioning her actions
• What was the name of the son that Ganga left with King Shantanu?


  Bhishma
• What qualities did Bhishma possess?


  He was an exceptional administrator and an undefeatable warrior
• Who did King Shantanu meet after Ganga?


  Satyavati, the daughter of a fisherman
• What condition did Satyavati's father impose for their marriage?


  Her sons could not inherit the throne
• How did Bhishma respond to his father's sadness over Satyavati?


  He vowed not to marry or have children
• What did the gods declare after Bhishma's vow?


  Long live Bhishma
• What was the outcome of Bhishma's vow?


  He was granted a long prosperous life
• Who were the two sons born to Satyavati?


  Chitrangada and Vichitravirya
• What happened to Chitrangada?


  He was killed in battle
• Who did Bhishma bring as brides for Vichitravirya?


  Three princesses from Kashi
• What was Amba's request to Bhishma?


  To let her go back to marry the prince of her choice
• What was Bhishma's response to Amba's request?


  He refused because of his vow
• Who were the two sons born to Pandu?


  Dhritarashtra and Pandu
• What curse did Pandu receive while hunting?


  He would die without enjoying the pleasures of life
• What boon did Kunti receive from Sage Durvasa?


  The ability to call upon a god for a child
• Who were the first three sons born to Kunti?

  Yudhishthira, Bhima, and Arjuna
• What did Madri do with the mantra given to Kunti?


  She used it to have two sons, Nakula and Sahadeva
• What was the outcome of Gandhari's pregnancy?


  She gave birth to a ball of flesh
• What did Sage Vasa instruct Dhritarashtra to do with the ball of flesh?


  Cut it into 100 pieces and put them in jars of ghee
• What was the reaction of the gods after the jars were opened?


  They were excited to see the children crying for food
• What did Gandhari do after giving birth to the ball of flesh?


  She cried and sought help from Sage Vasa
• What did Gandhari deliver that surprised everyone?


  A ball of flesh