सभापर्व
Sabha Parva — Mahabharata
Book of the Assembly · 72 Chapters
Summary
The Sabha Parva contains one of the most pivotal events in all of Indian literature — the game of dice. Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, is invited to a rigged game of dice by Shakuni (Duryodhana's uncle). In his dharmic commitment to honor the challenge, Yudhishthira gambles away his wealth, his kingdom, his brothers, and finally Draupadi herself. Draupadi is dragged into the assembly hall and publicly humiliated as Dushasana attempts to disrobe her. Krishna miraculously protects her. This event becomes the immediate cause of the Kurukshetra War and raises profound questions about dharma, honor, and the silence of the wise in the face of injustice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sabha Parva about?
The Sabha Parva contains one of the most pivotal events in all of Indian literature — the game of dice. Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, is invited to a rigged game of dice by Shakuni (Duryodhana's uncle). In his dharmic commitment to honor the challenge, Yudhishthira gambles away his wealth, his k
How many chapters does Sabha Parva have?
Sabha Parva has 72 chapters in the Mahabharata.
What is the meaning of Sabha Parva?
Sabha Parva means "Book of the Assembly" in Sanskrit (सभापर्व).