1 Sabhakriya 4 13 10:50 1 Maya Danava, grateful to Arjuna, built a celestial-like palace for Yudhishthira, impressing the Pandavas. 2 Krishna bid farewell to the Pandavas, embracing them emotionally, and departed for Dwaraka. 3 Maya built a golden palace for the Pandavas with a tank and charming grounds. 4 King Yudhishthira entered the palace with athletes, mimes, and bards, surrounded by Rishis, kings, and Gandharvas. 2 Lokapala Sabhakhayana 9 46.2 38:30 1 King Yudhishthira entered the palace, surrounded by laughter and music. 2 Yudhishthira asked Narada about more magnificent assembly rooms. Narada described the celestial rooms of Yama, Varuna, Indra, Kuvera, and Brahma. 3 Narada described Indra's celestial assembly room, a place of great beauty and splendor. 4 Narada described Yama's assembly house as a place of beauty and splendor. 5 Narada described Varuna's Sabha as a place of unparalleled splendor. 6 Narada described Vaisravana's assembly house, built by his ascetic power. 7 Narada described Brahma's assembly house as a celestial mansion of delight. 8 Narada told Yudhishthira about King Harishchandra's greatness and urged him to perform the Rajasuya sacrifice. 9 Yudhishthira sought Krishna's guidance on performing the Rajasuya sacrifice. 3 Rajasuyarambha 6 23.6 19:40 1 Krishna told Yudhishthira that Jarasandha was an obstacle to performing the Rajasuya sacrifice. 2 Yudhishthira praised Krishna's intelligence, doubting the sacrifice due to Jarasandha. 3 Yudhishthira feared for their safety, but Arjuna encouraged him to fight Jarasandha. 4 Jarasandha's birth: Two queens ate a magical mango, gave birth to half-bodies, united by a Rakshasa woman. 5 Jara united the king's son's bodies, bringing him to life, then disappeared. 6 Jarasandha ruled wisely, but became Krishna's enemy, showing his strength by hurling a mace towards Mathura. 4 Jarasandhta-badha 12 45.8 38:10 1 Krishna, Arjuna, and Bhima went to defeat Jarasandha, believed to be already beaten by the trio's strength. 2 Krishna, Arjuna, and Bhima entered Magadha, broke the Chaityaka peak, and challenged Jarasandha to a fight. 3 Krishna challenged Jarasandha to a fight, accusing him of wrongful capture and sacrifice of other kings. 4 Bhima and Jarasandha engaged in a fierce wrestling match, fighting for 13 days until Bhima emerged victorious with a final blow. 5 Krishna, Bhima, and Arjuna defeated Jarasandha, freeing Krishna's relatives and returning to Indraprastha in triumph. 6 Arjuna and his brothers conquered their respective directions, with Yudhishthira's blessing. 7 Arjuna conquered northern kingdoms and tribes, exacting tributes and uniting with kings. 8 Arjuna conquered northern regions, obtained horses, and returned to Sakraprastha with wealth. 9 Bhimasena conquered eastern kingdoms, defeating Rochamana and others. 10 Bhima conquered many kingdoms, defeating powerful kings and exacting wealth and tributes. 11 Sahadeva conquered many kings and tribes, defeating king Nila with Agni's help, and returned to his kingdom with great wealth. 12 Nakula conquered the western direction, defeating various tribes and kingdoms, and returned to Indraprastha with a vast treasure. 5 Rajasuyika 7 23 19:10 1 Yudhishthira's kingdom prospered, and he performed a grand sacrifice with Krishna's encouragement, gifting cows, gold, and treasures to Brahmanas. 2 Nakula invites Kuru elders to Yudhishthira's sacrifice. Many kings attend, including Karna and Salya. Yudhishthira assigns grand mansions and entertains them with feasts and gifts. 3 Yudhishthira asks for help from Bhishma, Drona, and others to conduct the Rajasuya sacrifice. Kings bring tributes and honor him with jewels. 4 Narada recognizes Krishna as supreme lord Narayana. Bhishma suggests honoring Krishna first, but Sisupala objects, sparking tension. 5 Sisupala criticizes Yudhishthira for worshipping Krishna, calling him unworthy and comparing him to a dog. 6 Bhishma defends Krishna's worthiness of worship, citing his strength and wisdom. 7 Sahadeva declares devotion to Krishna, while Sisupala rallies kings to oppose him.

6 Sisupala-badha 42 146.2 2:01:50 1 Yudhishthira seeks Bhishma's counsel as kings protest Krishna's worship. Bhishma compares them to dogs barking at a sleeping lion. 2 Sisupala criticizes Bhishma, accusing him of hypocrisy and ignorance, mocking his praise of Krishna and citing his past mistakes. 3 Sisupala ridicules Krishna, calling him a coward, and insults Bhishma. Bhima is enraged, but Bhishma calms him down. Sisupala taunts Bhima, challenging him to fight. 4 Bhishma tells the story of Sisupala's birth and how Krishna spared his life, despite ominous signs and Sisupala's wicked nature. 5 The king of Chedi, enraged by Bhishma's praise of Krishna, accuses him of being foolish and dares him to summon Krishna to battle. 6 Krishna kills Sisupala, forgiving his 100 offenses, and his energy enters Krishna's body. 7 Vyasa predicts the destruction of Kshatriyas in 13 years and departs, leaving Yudhishthira anxious. 8 Duryodhana, filled with jealousy, mistakes crystal surfaces for water and doors, causing him to fall and injure himself. 9 Sakuni advises Duryodhana to challenge Yudhishthira to a game of dice. 10 Duryodhana plots with Sakuni to challenge Yudhishthira to a game of dice. 11 Duryodhana seeks revenge against Yudhishthira, fueled by jealousy and wounded pride. 12 Duryodhana describes the wealth at Yudhishthira's court, fueling his jealousy. 13 Duryodhana describes Yudhishthira's court, filled with wealth and tribute, fueling his jealousy. 14 Duryodhana describes Yudhishthira's grand sacrifice, feeling jealous and distressed. 15 Dhritarashtra advises Duryodhana to not be jealous, be content, and value perseverance. 16 Duryodhana scolds Dhritarashtra, determined to surpass the Pandavas or die trying. 17 Sakuni offers to help Duryodhana win Yudhishthira's prosperity through a game of dice. 18 Vidura warns Dhritarashtra of the dangers of playing dice with Yudhishthira. 19 Vidura invites Yudhishthira to play dice in Hastinapore, but he's hesitant, knowing gambling can lead to quarrels. 20 Yudhishthira is invited to play dice by Sakuni, but he's reluctant, calling gambling sinful. 21 Yudhishthira and Duryodhana play dice, with Sakuni casting. Yudhishthira loses the first round. 22 Yudhishthira stakes his wealth against Sakuni's unfair dice playing, offering royal car, serving girls, and elephants. Sakuni wins each time, depleting Yudhishthira's fortunes. 23 Vidura warns Dhritarashtra about Duryodhana's destructive nature, urging a peaceful relationship with the Pandavas to avoid regret and destruction. 24 Vidura warns Dhritarashtra that gambling will lead to destruction and advises against quarreling with the Pandavas. 25 Duryodhana accuses Vidura of disloyalty, favoring Pandavas. Vidura defends his guidance, warns of destruction. 26 Sakuni taunts Yudhishthira, who stakes his brothers and himself, but Sakuni wins using unfair means. He then suggests staking Draupadi, shocking the assembly. 27 Vidura rebukes Duryodhana for mistreating Draupadi, warning of dire consequences for the Kuru dynasty. 28 Vidura warns Duryodhana: "Humiliating Draupadi will destroy our dynasty." 29 Draupadi appeals to the assembly, questioning her status as servant or princess, while Bhishma declines to answer. 30 Duryodhana tells Draupadi her fate depends on her husbands, while Bhima boasts of his strength, restrained by respect for Yudhishthira. 31 Duryodhana taunts Draupadi, Bhima vows revenge, Vidura warns of calamity, and Dhritarashtra grants Draupadi two boons. 32 Bhima's rage boils over, but Yudhishthira calms him, pleading for peace. 33 Dhritarashtra advises Yudhishthira to rule with wisdom and peace. 34 Duryodhana manipulates Dhritarashtra to summon the Pandavas back for a new dice game. 35 Gandhari warns Dhritarashtra of impending doom, but he refuses to listen. 36 Yudhishthira accepts Sakuni's dice proposal, despite knowing the risks, and prepares for exile. 37 Pandavas depart for exile, vowing revenge against Duryodhana and his allies. 38 Yudhishthira bids farewell, thanks Vidura, and departs into exile. 39 Kunti bids a tearful farewell to her sons, lamenting their fate. 40 Dhritarashtra asks Vidura about the Pandavas' departure, and Vidura describes their gestures and symbols. 41 Dhritarashtra fears battling the Pandavas, and Sanjaya warns him of devastating consequences.