स्त्रीपर्व
Stri Parva — Mahabharata
Book of the Women · 27 Chapters
Summary
The women of both sides — led by Gandhari, Kunti, and Draupadi — grieve over the millions of dead. Gandhari, blind and broken, curses Krishna for allowing the war. This parva humanizes the aftermath of war and gives voice to those who suffered most silently.
All 27 Chapters
Chapter 137v
Chapter 223v
Chapter 317v
Chapter 415v
Chapter 522v
Chapter 612v
Chapter 720v
Chapter 848v
Chapter 921v
Chapter 1023v
Chapter 1130v
Chapter 1215v
Chapter 1319v
Chapter 1422v
Chapter 1520v
Chapter 1659v
Chapter 1730v
Chapter 1828v
Chapter 1921v
Chapter 2032v
Chapter 2114v
Chapter 2218v
Chapter 2342v
Chapter 2428v
Chapter 2546v
Chapter 2644v
Chapter 2724v
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stri Parva about?
The women of both sides — led by Gandhari, Kunti, and Draupadi — grieve over the millions of dead. Gandhari, blind and broken, curses Krishna for allowing the war. This parva humanizes the aftermath of war and gives voice to those who suffered most silently.
How many chapters does Stri Parva have?
Stri Parva has 27 chapters in the Mahabharata.
What is the meaning of Stri Parva?
Stri Parva means "Book of the Women" in Sanskrit (स्त्रीपर्व).