Illustrated Mahabharata For Children

For almost one-third part of the day Yudhishthira stayed there. Then Indra and Dharmaraj reached there. The moment they appeared there, every illusion vanished. Dharmaraj said to Yudhishthira, “We tested you at every stage but you didn’t fail. Let we know if you have still any doubt.”Thereupon Yudhishthira replied, “I want to know why I […]

Hearing the words of Yudhishthira the dog changed its form. Dharma regained his original form. He was extremely happy with Yudhishthira’s truthflness, justice and unfliching faith in right conduct. After blessing him he vanished. Indra took him to heaven. Yudhishthira looked all around him. It was a beautiful place but there was no sign of

After the battle of Kurukshetra Gandhari cursed Krishna that the Yadava dynasty was exterminated just like the Kuru dynasty was destroyed in the battle. The Yadavas ruled over Dwarika for thirty-six years. One day, a group of saints reached Dwarika. Samba, Krishna’s grandson, reached there disguised as a pregnant woman and asked, “Tell me, O

Now the Pandavas had control over the kingdom of Hastinapur. King Yudhishthira was ruling dutifully and with justice. No unrighteousness prevailed anywhere in the kingdom. The five Pandavas respected Dhritrashtra and Gandhari equally as their parents. Kunti served Gandhari and Draupadi served them both with great devotion. The Pandavas organised several yajnas and the Ashwamedha

Yudhishthira in the company of Krishna, his brothers, ministers and the other prominent people sought the blessings of his grandsire.Bhishma gave them all his blessings and also gave Yudhishthira sound advice about how to conduct himself correctly as a king. He enlightened him on righteousness, justice and stately affairs. He further stated, “Now I am

“Do not blame yourself for Karna’s death,” said sage Narada to Yudhishthira, “He himself was responsible for it. I tell you the story behind it.” Right from boyhood Karna was more interested in warfare than in driving a chariot like his father Adhiratha. So, he went to learn the use of the weapons from preceptor

Dhritrashtra was inconsolable after learning of the death of Duryodhana and Draupadi’s five sons. Grief-stricken he stated, “By killing Draupadi’s five sons Ashwatthama ended the lineage of Hastinapur.”Then sage Vyasa told Dhritrashtra to treat the Pandavas as his sons and offer adoration to them. Just then all the Pandavas, Draupadi and Krishna reached there. Dhritrashtra

Ashwatthama was planning to do away with the Pandavas that night. He, Kripacharya and Kritavarma were the only warriors left. They all reached the Pandava camp stealthily.In the camp, Draupadi’s five sons were sleeping. Ashwatthama killed them thinking them to be the Pandavas. He also killed Dhrishtdyumna sleeping in another camp. Then he set the

When Duryodhana proved more than a match for Bhima. Krishna patted his thigh to draw the attention of Bhima. Seeing this Bhima recollected his vow and struck Duryodhana’s thigh. As a result, Duryodhana’s thigh bone was broken. Duryodhana fell down and Bhima stamped on him. Duryodhana kept on crying in pain. Just then Balarama reached

On the sixteenth day, Duryodhana appointed Shalya, king of Madra, Commander-in-chief. The war resumed. Bhima was doing away with the rest of Duryodhana’s brothers. Sahadeva sent Shakuni to the abode of the Death-god. Yudhishthira and Shalya were engaged in a fierce battle. Both the maternal uncle and the nephew were adept at throwing javelins. Finally,

Duryodhana felt grieved at the death of Drona. Dhritrashtra was cursing the Pandavas. On the sixteenth day, Karna was appointed the next commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army. Arjuna with Bhima attacked Karna. Finding Karna alone Dushasana reached there. Bhima’s rage was uncontrollable when he looked at Dushasana who had humiliated Draupadi. He tore off Dushasana’s

Filled with rage against the killing of Jayadratha the Kauravas broke the rules of the battle and attacked the Pandavas even after sunset.Ghatotkacha was Bhima’s son by Hidimba (a she-monster). He and his demon forces became more powerful and ferocious at night and attacked the Kaurava army throwing it into complete confusion. Duryodhana told Karna

Arjuna sped to where Jayadratha was. A fierce battle began between the two. Krishna knew that there was a solar eclipse. So, he was quiet. Soon, darkness prevailed. Arjuna was dumb founded. He dropped his Gandiva. Jayadratha with the other Kaurava warriors went up to Arjuna and burst out laughing. Jayadratha spoke out, “Bring logs

The Kaurava army was to defend Jayadratha on the fourteenth day because they knew of Arjuna’s vow to slay him. Drona placed Jayadratha safely at the back with a strong formation around him. The day’s battle began as Arjuna started to tear through the Kaurava forces, moving steadily closer to Jayadratha. Duryodhana, as usual, accused

On the thirteenth day, Arjuna was carried away once more by the army led by Susharma. Fighting against Susharma, Arjuna was led away in the southern direction. Krishna knew all this. So, he was smiling when Arjuna was not there. Drona arrayed his forces in chakravyuha (lotus formation). Abhimanyu knew how to enter the formation,