स्वर्गारोहणपर्व
Svargarohana Parva — Mahabharata
Book of the Ascent to Heaven · 5 Chapters
Summary
Yudhishthira reaches heaven but finds the Kauravas enjoying heavenly pleasures while the Pandavas are in hell. Indra reveals this as a final illusion — a test of Yudhishthira's dharma. Once he passes the test, he sees his brothers and Draupadi in their true celestial forms. The epic closes with the message that adherence to truth and dharma is the ultimate path to eternal peace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Svargarohana Parva about?
Yudhishthira reaches heaven but finds the Kauravas enjoying heavenly pleasures while the Pandavas are in hell. Indra reveals this as a final illusion — a test of Yudhishthira's dharma. Once he passes the test, he sees his brothers and Draupadi in their true celestial forms. The epic closes with the
How many chapters does Svargarohana Parva have?
Svargarohana Parva has 5 chapters in the Mahabharata.
What is the meaning of Svargarohana Parva?
Svargarohana Parva means "Book of the Ascent to Heaven" in Sanskrit (स्वर्गारोहणपर्व).