आदिपर्व
Adi Parva — Mahabharata
Book of the Beginning · 225 Chapters
Summary
The Adi Parva is the foundation of the entire Mahabharata. It begins with the origin of the Bharata dynasty and traces the lineage through Shantanu, Bhishma, and the births of Dhritarashtra, Pandu, and Vidura. The kanda covers the miraculous births of the Pandavas (sons of Pandu) and the Kauravas (sons of Dhritarashtra). Key events include the burning of the house of lac (Lakshagriha), where the Kauravas attempt to murder the Pandavas, their escape, and Draupadi's legendary swayamvara where Arjuna wins her hand. The Pandavas establish the kingdom of Indraprastha and the seeds of rivalry with the Kauravas are sown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adi Parva about?
Adi Parva (Book of the Beginning) covers the origins of the Bharata dynasty, the births of the Pandavas and Kauravas, the burning of the house of lac, and Draupadi's swayamvara where Arjuna wins her hand. It has 234 chapters.
How many chapters does Adi Parva have?
Adi Parva has 234 chapters, making it one of the largest parvas in the Mahabharata.
Who are the main characters in Adi Parva?
The main characters include Shantanu, Bhishma, Dhritarashtra, Pandu, the five Pandavas (Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, Sahadeva), Duryodhana, and Draupadi.