अश्वमेधिकापर्व
Ashvamedhika Parva — Mahabharata
Book of the Horse Sacrifice · 96 Chapters
Summary
Yudhishthira performs the Ashvamedha Yagna to establish his sovereignty and atone for the sins of war. The sacrificial horse is released to roam freely, and Arjuna follows it, fighting any king who challenges his authority. This parva also contains the Anugita, Krishna's second philosophical discourse.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashvamedhika Parva about?
Yudhishthira performs the Ashvamedha Yagna to establish his sovereignty and atone for the sins of war. The sacrificial horse is released to roam freely, and Arjuna follows it, fighting any king who challenges his authority. This parva also contains the Anugita, Krishna's second philosophical discour
How many chapters does Ashvamedhika Parva have?
Ashvamedhika Parva has 96 chapters in the Mahabharata.
What is the meaning of Ashvamedhika Parva?
Ashvamedhika Parva means "Book of the Horse Sacrifice" in Sanskrit (अश्वमेधिकापर्व).