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1 Citizens follow Pandavas, grieving and censuring elders. Pandavas ask them to return, and they bid farewell.
2 Pandavas leave Hastinapura, citizens follow, pleading to stay. Pandavas ask them to return, and continue to the Ganges, surrounded by Brahmanas.
3 Yudhishthira seeks refuge in the sun, recites a hymn, and receives a boon: inexhaustible food and a copper vessel.
4 Vidura advises Dhritarashtra to make amends with the Pandavas, but the king refuses, prioritizing his son.
5 Vidura visits the Pandavas in exile, warning of the Kuru race's downfall due to Dhritarashtra's stubbornness.
6 Dhritarashtra reunites with Vidura, forgiving and praising him.
7 Duryodhana plots to kill the Pandavas, but is thwarted by Krishna-Dwaipayana.
8 Vyasa warns Dhritarashtra to restrain Duryodhana's evil plans.
9 Dhritarashtra confesses to Vyasa his helplessness to stop the gambling match.
10 Maitreya warns Dhritarashtra of the Pandavas' strength and curses Duryodhana to be struck down by Bhima.
11 Vidura tells of Bhima's battle with Kirmira, a vengeful Rakshasa, and his victorious triumph.
12 Krishna regrets not preventing the Pandavas' downfall, blames his absence, and reaffirms his support.
13 Krishna regrets not stopping the gambling match, blames his absence, and offers support.
14 Krishna explains his absence: he defeated Salwa, a vengeful king, and then rushed to Hastinapur to aid the Pandavas.
15 Vasudeva describes Dwaraka's strong fortifications and defenses, comparing its strength to Indra's city.
16 Vasudeva's sons fight bravely against Salwa's army, but the Yadavas waver until Pradyumna rallies them.
17 Pradyumna fights bravely against Salwa, falls wounded, but ultimately emerges victorious.
18 Pradyumna scolds his charioteer for fleeing, demanding a return to battle to fight Salwa or die trying.
19 Pradyumna's charioteer skillfully guides horses into battle, Pradyumna shows prowess, celestials intervene, revealing Salwa's fate is to be killed by Krishna.
20 Vasudeva (Krishna) battles Salwa, using divine weapons and counter-illusions, and emerges victorious, destroying Salwa's car and killing him.
21 Vasudeva battles Salwa, uses divine weapons, and learns of his father's death, fueling his rage and determination.
22 Vasudeva defeats Salwa, visits Pandavas, and departs with Subhadra and Abhimanyu.
23 Pandavas journey into forest, distributing gifts. Citizens bid farewell, praising Yudhishthira's virtue. Arjuna assures victory, and they continue on, ready for challenges.
24 Yudhishthira's brothers find Dwaitavana, a beautiful lake, to dwell for 12 years.
25 Markandeya visits the Pandavas, sharing stories of Rama and encouraging Yudhishthira to remain firm in his promises.
26 Vaka praises Yudhishthira for uniting Brahmana and Kshatriya customs, stressing the importance of Brahmanas in a king's life.
27 Krishna rebukes Yudhishthira for not showing anger, urging revenge against the Kauravas.
28 Prahlada teaches balance in forgiveness and might, urging judicious use.
29 Yudhishthira extols forgiveness as the supreme virtue.
30 Draupadi lamented fate, questioning God's justice.
31 Yudhishthira emphasizes virtue and selfless duty.
32 Draupadi urges Yudhishthira to act, stressing effort and destiny.
33 Bhimasena urges Yudhishthira to act, emphasizing virtue, wealth, and might.
34 Yudhishthira acknowledges his folly and honors his pledge.
35 Bhima urges Yudhishthira to reclaim their kingdom, criticizing his passive nature.
36 Yudhishthira faces difficulties, Vyasa appears, and imparts sacred knowledge to ensure victory.
37 Arjuna seeks celestial weapons from Indra to defeat enemies.
38 Arjuna seeks celestial weapons from Indra and Shiva through intense austerities.
39 Arjuna battles Shiva in disguise, then surrenders and worships him, gaining a divine weapon.
40 Shiva grants Arjuna the Pasuputa weapon, imparting its secrets, and leaves him with the Gandiva bow.
41 Gods grant Arjuna celestial weapons, foreseeing his victories, and acknowledge his past life as Nara.
42 Arjuna ascends to heaven in Indra's car, sees celestial wonders, and enters Amaravati.
43 Arjuna enters Amaravati, meets Indra, and is hailed by celestials.
44 Arjuna receives celestial weapons and learns music and dance in heaven, but his mind remains restless, seeking revenge.
45 Indra asks Urvasi to teach Arjuna lovemaking, citing his mastery of arts. Urvasi agrees, smitten.
46 Arjuna refuses Urvasi's advances, citing her as his mother. She curses him to be a dancer, unregarded by women, for a year.
47 Indra reveals Arjuna's divine origin and entrusts Lomasa to protect Yudhishthira.
48 Dhritarashtra: "Arjuna's energy and determination will lead to our defeat. He's invincible."
49 Sanjaya warns Dhritarashtra of the Pandavas' wrath, Arjuna's bravery, and the Kuru clan's impending doom.
50 Janamejaya asks about the Pandavas' exile, and Vaisampayana explains they survived on wild food, sharing with Brahmanas.
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51 Dhritarashtra fears his sons' doom at the hands of the Pandavas and Krishna, recalling Vidura's warning of a devastating bloodshed.
52 Bhima urges Yudhishthira to kill their foes, but Yudhishthira refuses. Sage Vrihadaswa appears and offers to tell the story of King Nala, a similar tale of woe.
53 Vrihadaswa tells Yudhishthira about King Nala's virtues and beauty. Damayanti's beauty surpasses all, and they develop an attachment, hearing of each other's virtues. A swan facilitates their union.
54 Damayanti loves Nala, her father holds a Swayamvara, and gods ask Nala to be their messenger.
55 Nala, the gods' messenger, reveals their desire to marry Damayanti, leaving her torn between love for him and the gods' proposal.
56 Damayanti pleads with Nala to accept her love, threatening to end her life if he refuses. Nala urges her to choose a god instead, but she proposes a solution: choose him at the Swayamvara.
57 Damayanti chooses Nala, and the gods bestow boons. They marry, rule wisely, and have two children, living a life filled with love and divine blessings.
58 Kali seeks to curse Damayanti for choosing Nala, but the gods defend Nala's virtues. Kali plots revenge, seeking to destroy Nala's life.
59 Kali possessed Nala, who gambled away his kingdom to Pushkara. Friends and citizens tried to intervene, but Nala, under Kali's influence, continued to gamble, leading to his downfall.
60 Damayanti sent her children to safety with Varshneya, who later joined King Rituparna's service, heartbroken.
61 Nala, a fallen king, lost everything to Pushkara. Damayanti, his loyal wife, stayed by his side as they sought refuge in the country of the Vidarbhas, their last hope.
62 Nala, in tatters, left Damayanti, weeping, his heart heavy with grief.
63 Damayanti, alone in the forest, shrieked in despair, searching for Nala. A serpent seized her, but a huntsman rescued her, only to fall lifeless under her curse.
64 Damayanti searched for Nala, asking a mountain, ascetics, and a caravan for help.
65 Damayanti fled to Suvahu, blamed for an elephant attack. The queen-mother took her in.
66 Nala rescued a snake, Karkotaka, from a curse, and it bit him, changing his form, promising prosperity and skills.
67 Nala, as Vahuka, lamented Damayanti's fate in a nightly sloka.
68 Bhima searched for Nala and Damayanti, and Sudeva found her weeping.
69 Damayanti reunited with her family, and Brahmanas searched for Nala.
70 Parnada returned, repeated Damayanti's words, and Vahuka showed kindness.
71 King Rituparna asked Vahuka to take him to Damayanti's Swayamvara.
72 Nala's garment fell off, and Rituparna showed off his math skills. Kali was released, ending Nala's suffering.
73 Rituparna's chariot arrived, delighting Damayanti. Bhima welcomed him, but his intention was unknown.
74 Kesini asked about Nala. Vahuka replied that even Varshneya didn't know.
75 Damayanti suspected Vahuka was Nala. Kesini's report confirmed it.
76 Damayanti reunites with Nala, her devotion confirmed by the Wind-god.
77 King Nala and Damayanti reunited, a testament to true love.
78 King Nala reclaimed his throne and wife, defeating his brother Pushkara in a game of dice.
79 Vrihadaswa told the story of King Nala, inspiring Yudhishthira.
80 The Pandavas sorrowfully missed Arjuna after his departure.
81 Yudhishthira, sad due to Arjuna's absence, was comforted by Narada.
82 Visiting sacred places like Pushkara can cleanse one of sins and grant merits.
83 Pulastya told Bhishma about sacred places and their merits.
84 Pulastya shared secrets of sacred sites with Bhishma.
85 Pulastya told Bhishma about sacred sites and their merits.
86 Yudhishthira sent Arjuna to obtain celestial weapons.
87 Dhaumya described sacred places, comforting the Pandavas.
88 Dhaumya described sacred places in the south.
89 Dhaumya described sacred spots in the west.
90 Dhaumya described sacred spots in the north, including Saraswati river and Vadari asylum.
91 Lomasa shared his experience at Indra's abode, seeing Arjuna with celestial weapons.
92 Lomasa urged Yudhishthira to visit sacred tirthas, promising protection from Rakshasas.
93 Brahmanas asked Yudhishthira to take them on pilgrimage, promising to share dangers.
94 Yudhishthira lamented to Lomasa about his suffering.
95 The Pandavas visited sacred tirthas, performing ablutions and ascetic penances, seeking spiritual merit and purification.
96 Vaisampayana told the story of Agastya, Lopamudra, and Vatapi's trickery.
97 Agastya married Lopamudra, who renounced her royal life for asceticism.
98 Agastya sought wealth from kings, but refused due to their equal expenses.
99 Agastya ate Vatapi, Ilwala's brother, and received wealth.
100 Gods sought Brahma's help, got Vajra from Dadhicha, and defeated Danavas.
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101 Indra slew Vritra with the Vajra, but fled, thinking he lived.
102 Kalakeyas attacked ascetic retreats, devouring Brahmanas and Munis, filling the universe with terror.
103 Celestials begged Vishnu to stop Kalakeyas, who were killing Brahmanas. Vishnu advised seeking Agastya's help.
104 Vindhya tried to obstruct the sun and moon, but Agastya intervened. Later, Agastya drank up the ocean to defeat the Kalakeyas.
105 Agastya drank up the ocean, astonishing the gods. They praised him, slew demons, and asked him to refill the sea.
106 King Sagara sought a son, got 60,000, but they perished.
107 Sagara's 60,000 sons were burnt to ashes, but revived when Bhagiratha brought the Ganges to earth.
108 Bhagiratha brought Ganges to earth, reviving his ancestors.
109 Ganges fell to earth, reviving Sagara's sons and filling the sea.
110 Rishyasringa, a powerful saint, was born to a hind due to a curse.
111 A courtesan tempted Rishyasringa, and he fell in love.
112 Rishyasringa met a beautiful student who visited him, and his heart was captured by the student's charm and beauty.
113 Vibhandaka warned Rishyasringa about a courtesan who sought to obstruct his penance.
114 Yudhishthira's journey to the sea, where he beheld the divine forest and ascended an altar for valour and strength.
115 Yudhishthira sought Parasurama's presence, hearing tales of his exploits.
116 Akritavrana told Yudhishthira about Jamadagni and his son Rama.
117 Rama avenged his father's death, killing Kartavirya's sons.
118 Yudhishthira visited sacred spots, freed from sins at Godavari.
119 Valarama questioned virtue's value, citing Yudhishthira's suffering.
120 Satyaki urged action, vowing to defeat Duryodhana.
121 Lomasa told Yudhishthira about sacred spots and sacrifices.
122 Chyavana practiced austerities, became covered in ants. Sukanya pierced his eyes, later became his wife.
123 Twin Aswins revived Chyavana's youth, Sukanya chose him, and they lived happily.
124 Chyavana defied Indra, offering Soma to the Aswins, and summoned a demon to challenge him.
125 Lomasa told Yudhishthira about Chyavana's victory and showed him a sacred lake.
126 Yudhishthira asked about Mandhata's birth and achievements.
127 King Somaka sacrificed his son Jantu for 100 sons.
128 Somaka sacrificed son Jantu for 100 sons, shared priest's punishment, and earned blessings.
129 Lomasa shared tales of the place's history, where kings and saints performed sacrifices, and Yudhishthira beheld all worlds.
130 Lomasa told Yudhishthira this spot guarantees heaven, with sacred rivers and spiritual energy nearby.
131 King Usinara sacrificed his flesh to save a pigeon, impressing Indra and Agni, and earning eternal glory.
132 Ashtavakra, a child prodigy, corrected his father's recitation from the womb, earning a curse.
133 Ashtavakra, a young Brahmana, impressed King Janaka with his Vedic knowledge and was granted admittance.
134 Ashtavakra defeated Vandin in an intellectual battle, impressing King Janaka.
135 Yavakri's quest for Vedic knowledge led to pride and downfall.
136 Yavakri's lust led to his downfall.
137 Bharadwaja's son Yavakri was slain, and he died of grief.
138 Paravasu killed his father, mistook him for a deer.
139 Lomasa guided Yudhishthira, warning of dangers.
140 Yudhishthira longed to see Arjuna, praising his virtues.
141 Lomasa told the Pandavas about the celestial mountain Mandara and sacred river Alakananda.
142 Pandavas journeyed to Gandhamadana, facing wind and rain.
143 Draupadi fell, exhausted. Nakula aided her, and Yudhishthira lamented his dice addiction.
144 Pandavas reached Kailasa, beheld celestial trees, and were welcomed by sages.
145 Bhima sought the celestial lotus on Gandhamadana peak, facing challenges and meeting Hanuman, who warned him of the treacherous path ahead.
146 Bhima, proud of his strength, met Hanuman, who challenged him to move his tail, leading to Bhima's humility and curiosity about Hanuman's identity.
147 Hanuman shared his journey with Rama, finding Sita, and Rama's victory. He lives in the forest, entertained by celestial beings, and directed Bhima to the accessible lake.
148 Hanuman told Bhima of his adventures with Rama, then directed him to the lake.
149 Hanuman revealed his enormous form to Bhima, sharing wisdom on duties and governance.
150 Hanuman embraced Bhima, restoring his strength and offering aid.
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151 Bhima marveled at Hanuman's splendor, saw elephants and deer, and found golden lotuses.
152 Bhimasena found a beautiful lotus lake guarded by Rakshasas, drank ambrosial water, and saw celestial lotuses.
153 Bhima fought off Rakshasas with his mace, gathered Saugandhika lotuses, and restored his strength.
154 Bhima gathered flowers, wind arose, Yudhishthira searched for him, found victorious amidst slain Yakshas, rebuked for rashness.
155 Yudhishthira sought Vaisravana's abode, but a celestial voice directed them to Nara and Narayana's hermitage, then Vrishaparva's and Arshtisena's, to behold Kuvera's abode.
156 Bhimasena saved his family from Jatasura, slaying the Rakshasa after a fierce battle, and reunited with his brothers and Draupadi.
157 Yudhishthira and brothers journeyed to mountain Sweta with Draupadi.
158 Yudhishthira met Arshtishena, a sage who advised him on virtue.
159 Bhima battled Rakshasas, slew Maniman, and emerged victorious.
160 Kuvera forgave Bhima, praising his bravery and releasing a curse.
161 Kuvera advised Yudhishthira and praised Arjuna's honesty and bravery.
162 Dhaumya described Mandara, where Sun rises, illuminating the world.
163 Pandavas awaited Arjuna's return, delighted in mountain's beauty.
164 Arjuna returned in Mahendra's car, reunited with his brothers.
165 Indra arrived, Yudhishthira worshiped, Arjuna stood humbly, receiving blessings.
166 Arjuna battled Shiva, received Pasupata weapon, and was invincible.
167 Arjuna learned weapons from Indra and got celestial equipment.
168 Arjuna entered demons' city, frightening them with chariot's sound.
169 Arjuna fought Nivata-Kavachas, piercing them with Brahma's weapons.
170 Arjuna fought Nivata-Kavachas, using Visoshana to dry up water.
171 Arjuna fought Nivata-Kavachas with visible weapons, severing their heads.
172 Arjuna destroyed Hiranyapura with the thunderbolt and Raudra weapons.
173 Indra gave Arjuna celestial weapons and impenetrable mail.
174 Arjuna showed Yudhishthira the celestial weapons, earth trembled, rivers churned.
175 Pandavas spent four years in Kubera's palace, then departed.
176 Pandavas left home, crossed mountains, and reached Visakhayupa forest.
177 Bhima, with immense strength, was overpowered by a serpent.
178 Bhima, overpowered by snake, learns it's ancestor Nahusha's curse.
179 Yudhishthira answers Nahusha's questions, frees Bhima with his wisdom.
180 Yudhishthira asks Nahusha about salvation and the soul's journey.
181 The rainy season brought relief, filling the earth with water.
182 Krishna and Markandeya visit Pandavas in forest exile.
183 Prince kills Brahmana, seeks redemption, learns of their great power.
184 Atri and Gautama debate King Vainya's greatness, Sanatkumara resolves.
185 Saraswati: "Virtue comes from Vedic study, sanctity, and charitable giving."
186 Manu did penance, saved by a fish, recreated the world.
187 Manu's penance saved him from flood, recreated the world.
188 Narayana, the Deity, creates and destroys the universe in cycles.
189 Kalki will be born, restoring peace and order in Kali.
190 Kalki will establish a new Yuga, reestablishing virtue and peace.
191 King Parikshit's wife disappeared, leading to a curse and eventual redemption.
192 Vaka told Indra that immortals suffer from separation and dependence, and emphasized the importance of a simple life.
193 Two kings, Suhotra and Sivi, met on the road. Narada appeared, emphasizing humility, and Suhotra gave way to Sivi.
194 King Yayati gave a Brahmana a thousand kine, happy to give away what he could.
195 Vrishadarbha struck a Brahmana with a whip, then gave him a valuable tribute, showing royal generosity.
196 King Sivi passed a test by refusing to give up a pigeon to a hawk, even cutting off his own flesh to save it.
197 Narada predicted four kings' falls from heaven, citing their flaws, with Sivi's virtue surpassing his own.
198 Markandeya told the Pandavas about Indradyumna, a royal sage who fell from heaven and regained his place through virtue.
199 Markandeya told the Pandavas about Indradyumna, a royal sage who fell and returned to heaven.
200 Kuvalaswa, with Utanka's help, slew the Asura Dhundhu.
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