Reading Notes: Mahabharata, Part D

Bhishma Falls

He dies.

Drona in Command

Drona takes command of Duryodhana's armies. Drona wants Yudhishthira his prisoner, and Arjuna vows to defend his brother even at the cost of his own life.

Abhimanyu and Jayadratha

Both men die in an epic way by Arjuna. Arjuna's son dies and he wants vengeance. 

Ghatotkacha

The mighty warrior was killed in his sleep.

Death of Drona

Drona's son died. He was so mournful he went into battle without weapons and died. 

 

Bhima and Dushasana

Bhima killed Duhsasanaand drank his blood.

Arjuna and Karna

Fight in an epic battle and Karna dies. 

Duryodhana in the Lake

Bhima killed Dur and Bhima broke the law. 

The Night Raid

Drona was going to attack the Pandava's place but it was guarded by the god Shiva. She granted him power for revenge. 

Ashwatthaman Cursed

The Princess wanted Ashwatthamann dead. Ajuna found him and returned with the jewel.

 Mourning

Everyone mourned for their lost loves. 

The Pandavas and Bhishma

The Pandavas had a funeral for Bishma, he was pure. 

King Yudhishthira's Horse

Yudhishthira is claiming kingship by means of this ritual.

Parikshit

Krishna was there to comfort Uttara. Uttara had a child with Ajuna named Parikshit. 

Horse Sacrifice

Yudhishthira then sat naked on his throne and then the horse said that they would rule. 

The Mongoose

The giving of gifts. The mongoose told a story.

The Forest and its Ghosts

Vyasa lets everyone mourn the lost and lets them seem them.

Death of Krishna

He was hit in the foot by a hunter and that killed him.

The Pandavas Depart

They walked into the sunset into the afterlife.

The Afterlife

Yush also goes into the celestial life. 

( Ramanarayanadatta, Yudhisthira)

Bibliography:

Mahabharata. Arnold, Besant, Devee, Dutt, Ganguli, Kincaid, Macfie, Mackenzie, Nivedita, Seeger, and Tagore.