महाप्रस्थानिकापर्व
Mahaprasthanika Parva — Mahabharata
Book of the Great Journey · 3 Chapters
Summary
The Pandavas, having fulfilled their duties on earth, renounce their kingdom and begin their final journey toward Mount Meru. As they walk, one by one — Draupadi, Sahadeva, Nakula, Arjuna, and Bhima — fall. Only Yudhishthira, accompanied by a faithful dog, continues walking. This parva is a meditation on death, detachment, and the ultimate equality of all beings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mahaprasthanika Parva about?
The Pandavas, having fulfilled their duties on earth, renounce their kingdom and begin their final journey toward Mount Meru. As they walk, one by one — Draupadi, Sahadeva, Nakula, Arjuna, and Bhima — fall. Only Yudhishthira, accompanied by a faithful dog, continues walking. This parva is a meditati
How many chapters does Mahaprasthanika Parva have?
Mahaprasthanika Parva has 3 chapters in the Mahabharata.
What is the meaning of Mahaprasthanika Parva?
Mahaprasthanika Parva means "Book of the Great Journey" in Sanskrit (महाप्रस्थानिकापर्व).