सौप्तिकपर्व
Sauptika Parva — Mahabharata
Book of the Sleeping Warriors · 18 Chapters
Summary
In a dark epilogue to the war, Ashwatthama (Drona's son) leads a midnight massacre of the sleeping Pandava camp, killing Draupadi's five sons and the remaining warriors. He unleashes the Narayanastra, a weapon of mass destruction. This parva explores the consequences of unchecked rage and the moral bankruptcy that war produces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sauptika Parva about?
In a dark epilogue to the war, Ashwatthama (Drona's son) leads a midnight massacre of the sleeping Pandava camp, killing Draupadi's five sons and the remaining warriors. He unleashes the Narayanastra, a weapon of mass destruction. This parva explores the consequences of unchecked rage and the moral
How many chapters does Sauptika Parva have?
Sauptika Parva has 18 chapters in the Mahabharata.
What is the meaning of Sauptika Parva?
Sauptika Parva means "Book of the Sleeping Warriors" in Sanskrit (सौप्तिकपर्व).