Mahabharata: the Ancient Indian Epic

The Mahabharata is an Ancient Indian Epic and is the longest epic poem in the world. It was believed to have been composed as early as the 4th c. BCE or even earlier by the sage Vyasa (who is also a character in the story). As a whole, the Mahabharata is about 10 times the length of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey put together, and the Bhagavad Gita (which is only one section of the whole epic), is considered one of the most important Hindu scriptures. The story is still popular in India today, and children are still named after the characters from the epic. The poem is all about issues of succession and the lead up to the Kurukshetra war, and then the war itself and the aftermath. Much like the Trojan War from the Iliad, the Kurukshetra war may have actually been a historical event, but through time it has been embellished to the current form, which is now considered a legendary narrative.
This video will take you through the Indian Epic the Mahabharata, beginning with the king Shantanu of Hastinapur in the region of Kuru who marries Ganga (who is actually a goddess in secret). We will take you through the epic rivalry between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, and all the times the Pandavas found themselves exiled. The whole epic culminates in the Kurukshetra War where the Pandavas are victorious and Yudhishthir becomes king of Hastinapur and Indraprastha before the Pandavas and Draupadi head to the Himalayas and plan to live the rest of their lives climbing the slopes towards the heavens.
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- CHAPTERS -
0:00​ Introduction
0:46 What is the Mahabharata?
1:42 The Beginning of the Mahabharata
3:28 The Kauravas and the Pandavas
5:50 The First Exile
6:55 Arjuna and Draupadi
9:55 The Dice Games
11:07 The Pandava's Second Exile
12:19 The Kurukshetra War
13:42 The Aftermath of the Kurukshetra War
15:08 Outro
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Arjuna www.worldhistory.org/Arjuna/
Krishna www.worldhistory.org/Krishna/
Bhagavad Gita www.worldhistory.org/Bhagavad...
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[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Can you see any similarities between the Mahabharata and other ancient epics and stories? Let us know!

[@silentvoiceinthedark5665]

The bow only one man could draw back

[@aayushyadav9494]

Yeah a far similar hindu scripture known as Ramayana. Must make a video on the history of Ramayana.

[@arastoomii4305]

Yudhshthir is similar to the iranian hero, Key khosrow who is reminiscent of the Norsee god Vidarr

[@watcht10stories71]

Not the story wise. But Greek gods and Indian gods are a bit similar

[@christophmahler]

Others have already pointed out similarities to the Odysee (Ulysses as a *legitimate ruler* , wandering the earth aimlessly after the Trojan War, having to disguise himself as a beggar, and besting suitors for his assumed widowed wife at an archery feat as only he could - there is even the part of Argos, the aging hunting dog, recognizing his master in disguise). Krishna was struck dead at his heel by an arrow - the only vulnerable spot of his body. That very spot is also chosen in a similar fate in oral histories of Achilles, a son of Thetis, a Nereid sea nymph and tutored by the Centaur Chiron (which could be interpreted as a reference to nomadic, Skythian influence). In the New World, there is a Navajo tradition of an Anasazi gambler who indentured people - and while the Kannadas are actual Dravidic hunter-gatherers, devoted to Krishna, Hebrew tradition reflects aspects of the *cultural heroes* of the Pandavas when gaining a 'promised land', led by the 'lord of hosts', ultimately leading into another diaspora, regardless. That Yudhisthira is favored is noteworthy - remotely like Abel in Hebrew tradition - as an offspring of Yama the God of *justice* (also related to the transience of time, death, the afterlife and thereby fate).

[@roopagirard2699]

The story of Mahabharata is the story of humanity. No one is perfect not even the Demigods. One learns the art of acceptance and the importance of duty and action irrespective of caste or creed, male or female, warrior or farmer. This is the greatest story of human fragility and lack of human intellect when most needed. Thank you Kelly for a great description of the greatest Epic ever written - The Mahabharata.

[@doityourselfpakistan6535]

how can u worship a not pefrect god then ?

[@rrt_xoxo5632]

@@doityourselfpakistan6535 God is Krishna alone, Demigods are those who are also in the cycle of Samsara. What the lady forgets to mention, the Discussion between Arjuna and Krishna in Bhagavad Gita reveals the Divine Universal Manifestation of Krishna as the Supreme Lord, and thus Arjun is enlightened about his incarnation, and thus confidently commences in the battlefield.

[@Dr.stoic7]

@@doityourselfpakistan6535 how can you worship a god who says earth is flat.

[@divineflu34567]

@@doityourselfpakistan6535 Parmatma is perfect partmata is you and your own actions your evil is him your good is him

[@doityourselfpakistan6535]

@@divineflu34567 plz dont talk riddles

[@abhisheknarayanv910]

13:35 Karna was not born after Kunti's first marriage. He was born when she was a teenager, before marriage through a powerful Hymn. Fearing social repercussions, she had to place him in a trunk and leave it to float away in the Ganges.

[@FilesdocumentsAndreposit-kr3vb]

He was born of a celestial lord of lords. The personification of sun himself.- Surya dev

[@thelastofitskind3034]

Sounds like Moses from the Bible

[@piyushjaiswal9283]

​@@thelastofitskind3034well. Way older than Moses or anything. Besides karna was born with numerous celestial features..a golden armour was there on his body since birth. It protected it from all kinds of weapons - man made or celestial weapons used by god's. Also he had celestial ear rings.

[@piyushjaiswal9283]

​@@thelastofitskind3034Moses is a copy of Indian epics

[@TypicalIndian1981]

@@thelastofitskind3034 Mahabharata was wrote during 3000 bce

[@kaushik-cy6vo]

It might be an great war or an Indian based epic but it gives teachings and the knowledge of Bhagvad Gita to whole of mankind 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@akramakhtar7665]

Hinduism epics has always attracted me from childhood am currently learning sanskrit wish i could visit India someday❤ and plz make one video on the battle of 10 kings it was first war mentioned in Hinduism texts it was fought between ancestors of bhishma many years ago

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for the recommendation. Hopefully you get to India one day!

[@Edward4Plantagenet]

Greetings from India. Wish you great journey ahead. Whenever you come to India, you will be Welcomed with open arms in India.💕

[@SubhoPlays]

You are always welcome to India. I hope your time here is well spent and full of wisdom.

[@sujitverma6029]

You want to be dara sikoh

[@elle7739]

It's the best political thriller I've ever read!

[@davidcampling795]

Yeah I think its quiet ok too. Hahaha 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@divineflu34567]

It's more than that if you will go to details action adventure spritual thriller it has everything

[@Usr.dmitry.petrov]

At the time of the 18-day Mahabharata in BC, the world had two and a half hundred crore population. There were ten people who were influenced by the Mahabharata. It is estimated to have killed one billion 66 million 20 thousand people. In the case of genocide, more people died in it than in the first and Second World Wars. 78 Kingdoms took part in it on behalf of the Kauravas and Pandavas. Prof. Priyank has stated in his research that 17 types of Phalanx were created in the Mahabharata. Nuclear bombs like Brahmastra were released. Power missile, Nasr such as weaponry omitted which in today's missile and nuclear bomb over the exterminator and Being dangerous. Research base Based on the Mahabharata, Devi Purana and Shrimad Bhagavat of Vedavyas, Priyank in his research paper reported that Arjuna killed nine crore in 18 days, Bhishma Pitamah killed 10 crore soldiers in battle. There is no major and technological war in the world. It fully meets the World War standard. This lapse in history must be corrected...

[@geetadhumane5793]

It is an action, political, romantic and mainly spiritual thriller and yeah it's best in every kind

[@ennui9745]

I would consider it an antiwar work as well, probably even the first one in the world.

[@piyushbaroliya7153]

They say that, the war was so destructive that most of the men folk died in the war, warriors from all parts of the world took part in the battle, They even have a character named, KalaYavana (which literally means, Dark Greek man). Pyres upon pyres being burnt of bodies, the land of Kurukshetra (modern day, Haryana, India) turned red in color and still can be seen red. The sun didn't rise for months because of the smoke from millions of Pyres being burnt, coverd the sky pitch black. The war created chaos and crumbles the society, which Krishna already knew and told that this is law of nature no body can stop it, one will unintentionally only support it. Wailing of the widows echoed in the sky and human civilization ceased to progress and gotten into decline. That's how the different surviving communities scattered and settled in different regions. So began the dark ages, the Yadava Clan destroy themselves completely through a civil war. The greatest statesmen, politician, and diplomat to ever live, Krishna dies, in the forest alone, helpless, because no body is there, for even the God. Last Virtous king Parikshit takes the throne in the declined society and tries to gather it, but then again, it has gone back to herds and tribe like cultures, from the glory. Parikshit looses and makes way for the Kali(Darkness) to take over. Hence comes the Kaliyuga, the age of Darkness which we live in, tribes societies, nations, religions emerge, cruel emperors, Kings and dictators grow. The Kaliyuga continues in one form or another, so Krishna spoke.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@aadityapratap007]

The Mahabharata is undoubtedly an epic of unparalleled brilliance and intrigue, surpassing Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings by a billion-fold in its richness and fascination. I can't help but wonder when an ingenious Indian creator will rise to the occasion and present a high-quality rendition of this magnificent epic for the entire world to cherish. Its greatness remains one of the most cherished legacies of humanity. My heart yearns for a series that matches the production quality and grandeur of Game of Thrones, bringing the timeless tale of the Mahabharata to life in all its glory.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Hopefully one day! There are so many stories from ancient civilisations that would make great tv shows/movies.

[@yashpatel261]

GOT and LOTR are nothing in comparison.

[@nishantsingh4129]

Mahabharat is history of Bharat.

[@kashishkumari4266]

Its not an epic. Its history happened 5000 years ago.

[@no1factsspeaker321]

​@@kashishkumari4266 no historical evidence it's a mythology js like greek and norse

[@lifeofbolla]

Correction- Pandavas actually went to hell initially, after their death, except for Yudhister & his dog. In heaven, Yudhister saw all the Kavravas in heaven, and he was livid. And he could not find any of his brothers and Dravpadi (their wife.) Yudhister then asked to be taken to hell to meet his brothers and wife. He found them there in bad conditions paying for their mistakes and past sin. He then asked to remain with them in hell. However, Pandavas had to endure temporary punishment as a result of their past sin and mistakes. After serving their time and undergoing purification, they were eventually granted entry into heaven. Their virtuous deeds and righteousness outweighed their temporary sojourn, leading to their eventual ascent to heaven. Kavravas, on the other hand, had enjoyed heaven for their good deeds and were eventually sent to hell. After they faced their misdeeds, they reentered heaven. All Pandavas had an ego, greed, addiction to food like Bhima was, envy, etc., except Yudhistera. He was the only one who was wise and had totally been able to renounce everything. Including his brothers and wife. When Pandavas were dying one by one, he never looked back once. He had no emotions of any kind. This was a sign that he had truly renounced everything and achieved peace. NOTE- Heaven and hell in Hinduism isn't physical place. It is merely a state of mind. Being at peace is heaven, and suffering is hell. Therefore, to get to heaven and achieve salvation, one must renounce everything and be at peace to be in heaven. I.e., anger, ego, greed, etc. Then only you achieve Mosksha, AKA salvation. If you carry baggage, then you are essentially still suffering for your misdeed, as he has not let things go. Therefore, keep in mind that heaven is a state of mind = at peace. Also, this tale depicts how one cannot know what is right and wrong while doing karma. It is complex. However, one must do their dharma. There is more to it but a lot to explain. Watch other youtube videos on it if interested.

[@ecoconatus8089]

Thank you!

[@sidvicious9744]

Thank you

[@sampalvmishra9651]

As an Indian hindu I have noticed that you have missed a whole lot of details but the information which you have presented is accurate and I appreciate that. You have done a good job 👏 👍 😊 Can you also make videos on the ramayanam and the puranas and hindu deities ?

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you for your honest feedback and for watching! We're always adding new videos, so stay tuned!

[@abhisheknarayanv910]

12:10 The golden words of Duryodhana 'Not even a needle point of land'. This has the same significance in this epic just like 'et tu brute' in Julius Ceaser.

[@mimic5121]

Kuchh bhi matlabh.. Koi nahi.. Mil jayega validation unse!

[@kdistro]

@@mimic5121 wahi na bhai kuch bhi bak rha ye .... et tu brute means even you brutus

[@user-vo8ep8jz8c]

@@kdistro He's not talking about the meaning, but the significance.

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[@sreerag3354]

U have done a really hard job. Great appreciation and subscription for that👍👍

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you for watching, we hope you enjoyed it!

[@anthonychamplin5549]

Thank you for the knowledge very interesting and also thank you for the pretty smile it brightened my day and hello from Battle Creek Michigan🇺🇸

[@Usr.dmitry.petrov]

At the time of the 18-day Mahabharata in BC, the world had two and a half hundred crore population. There were ten people who were influenced by the Mahabharata. It is estimated to have killed one billion 66 million 20 thousand people. In the case of genocide, more people died in it than in the first and Second World Wars. 78 Kingdoms took part in it on behalf of the Kauravas and Pandavas. Prof. Priyank has stated in his research that 17 types of Phalanx were created in the Mahabharata. Nuclear bombs like Brahmastra were released. Power missile, Nasr such as weaponry omitted which in today's missile and nuclear bomb over the exterminator and Being dangerous. Research base Based on the Mahabharata, Devi Purana and Shrimad Bhagavat of Vedavyas, Priyank in his research paper reported that Arjuna killed nine crore in 18 days, Bhishma Pitamah killed 10 crore soldiers in battle. There is no major and technological war in the world. It fully meets the World War standard. This lapse in history must be corrected...

[@akshayraj9141]

I’ve been listening to Mahabharata since a few weeks and it’s so long. But it’s one of the most beautiful and most comprehensive epics ever written. It contains every detail of our day to day life and how we should live. Every young adult should listen to Mahabharata through a guru once atleast once in their lifetime. They can find answers to so many things they might be confused about in life.

[@sunjabibahladeen6394]

ohh my god what an amazing story. the ending was powerful

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

👍🙂

[@ManiM-kw6jz]

Good work presenting a long and windy epic in a concise manner. Well done

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you very much, and thanks for watching!

[@Usr.dmitry.petrov]

At the time of the 18-day Mahabharata in BC, the world had two and a half hundred crore population. There were ten people who were influenced by the Mahabharata. It is estimated to have killed one billion 66 million 20 thousand people. In the case of genocide, more people died in it than in the first and Second World Wars. 78 Kingdoms took part in it on behalf of the Kauravas and Pandavas. Prof. Priyank has stated in his research that 17 types of Phalanx were created in the Mahabharata. Nuclear bombs like Brahmastra were released. Power missile, Nasr such as weaponry omitted which in today's missile and nuclear bomb over the exterminator and Being dangerous. Research base Based on the Mahabharata, Devi Purana and Shrimad Bhagavat of Vedavyas, Priyank in his research paper reported that Arjuna killed nine crore in 18 days, Bhishma Pitamah killed 10 crore soldiers in battle. There is no major and technological war in the world. It fully meets the World War standard. This lapse in history must be corrected...

[@knotslip8862]

Very good video and explanation. I watched this because I'm about to read a fantasy novel by Gourav Mohanty called Sons of Darkness and its a fantasy novel based on the Mahabharata. This is one of the only epic fantasy novels/series written by an Indian author living in India. Can't wait to read this book now that I have a better understanding of the Mahabharata. Thanks!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

We're so glad that you found our video useful. Enjoy your book!

[@KeepCalmandLoveClassics]

Much love and respect from the land of supreme knowledge INDIA 🙏🏼

[@harpar1028]

LUND OF BHIKAAAREES N BAKWAAAS

[@saumitraroy8802]

Excellent video mam. You have covered every important details about mahabharata, even many Indians may not know some of those details. Thanks❤. Glory to Lord Krishna❤❤

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much. We're so happy to hear that. 😊

[@heiAMB]

Mahabharat and Ramayan is Pure History. Lot of Writers and Their Viewpoint Changed the Scenario. Today's Time We Know Which Ramayana and Mahabharata, That's are not Originals. Originals are Connected with Reality, There has nowhere existence of Fiction. And For that Facts, Indians Always Says It's History not Myth. And Lot Archaeological Excavation Happens and Everything Matched with Original Ramayana and Mahabharata.

[@ashwinvk4124]

History requires evidence

[@sahilsingh6048]

Pajeeet cringe comment

[@darkz7383]

you are the pajeets shit ( shik)​@@sahilsingh6048

[@gvijaychandu8720]

RAMAYAN and MAHABHARAT are the history of our great country Bharat🕉️ now know as India🇮🇳

[@spencerlake5710]

Ty for the video. It was hard to find info on this topic in an English accent I can understand so this is refreshing.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

You're very welcome. 😊

[@contentbreak7865]

It's was an excellent explanation

[@elvirakraaijenbrink-wijaya7553]

Thank you for this explaination. We found it helpful!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicoletteambrosiachavez4671]

That was amazing!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@dhritidutta6231]

Wow, you did really good job at explanation.. 😊🙏🙏👍👍♥️♥️

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks so much, Dhriti! 😊

[@losthaplot]

This was very well told. Thankyou

[@suntzuwarsword1964]

Very cool..thank you for sharing ..happily subscribed 😊

[@armajroy]

Looks like you guys have really done your research and presented it to us. Thanks for your effort. Really appreciated. Love from India. Keep it up.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊

[@ameyagundale]

You look so much like Karishma kapoor... That apart.. you have truly compressed the main storyline beautifully.. and succinctly

[@yashpatel261]

She looks nothing like karishma kapoor

[@ManuelPerez-uc2ry]

Thanks Kelly really enjoyed very informative

[@Vyasadeva71]

Mahabharata is a gem-like story that contains everything.😊😊😊

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

We agree - it is fascinating. Thanks for watching!

[@user-jo2cl1vq1z]

I really liked the way you narrated the epic in 15mins

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@kingsurya3215]

Best book ever written.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@pinkandbright1234]

What’s the song at the end? Btw: AMAZING JOB! I’m currently at my course “South Asia Culture” at my university and your videos had helped me a lot. Thank you for your work!

[@Usr.dmitry.petrov]

At the time of the 18-day Mahabharata in BC, the world had two and a half hundred crore population. There were ten people who were influenced by the Mahabharata. It is estimated to have killed one billion 66 million 20 thousand people. In the case of genocide, more people died in it than in the first and Second World Wars. 78 Kingdoms took part in it on behalf of the Kauravas and Pandavas. Prof. Priyank has stated in his research that 17 types of Phalanx were created in the Mahabharata. Nuclear bombs like Brahmastra were released. Power missile, Nasr such as weaponry omitted which in today's missile and nuclear bomb over the exterminator and Being dangerous. Research base Based on the Mahabharata, Devi Purana and Shrimad Bhagavat of Vedavyas, Priyank in his research paper reported that Arjuna killed nine crore in 18 days, Bhishma Pitamah killed 10 crore soldiers in battle. There is no major and technological war in the world. It fully meets the World War standard. This lapse in history must be corrected...

[@harpar1028]

song is NO LUND NO CRY by BOB MARLEY

[@AyushRaj-zu7gl]

​@@harpar1028If you don't like it , Don't watch it. you muslim don't have any work or what except hating others

[@ecoconatus8089]

Had to pause a lot to understand all the linage and every was very clear. Thank you ❤

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you! We're so glad that you found the video insightful. 🙂

[@aJv007]

If you look at the astronomical events mentioned in Mahabharata, then you will have the idea of the actual timeline

[@ammudharani3835]

this video is very nice

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks! :)

[@danielfitzgerald2561]

I've just started reading "Bhagavad-Gita as it is" and you would be wincing if you knew how I was pronouncing some of these names

[@akshayraj9141]

I’ve been listening to Mahabharata since a few weeks and it’s so long. But it’s one of the most beautiful and most comprehensive epics ever written. It contains every detail of our day to day life and how we should live. Every young adult should listen to Mahabharata through a guru once atleast once in their lifetime. They can find answers to so many things they might be confused about in life. If someone wants a link to the video series where a guru talks and explains all the verses in the Mahabharata, just comment and I’ll leave the link to it

[@Breyker83]

kelly its so beautifull!!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks Joshua! We're so glad that you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@ShekarRavi-ez3rt]

Well done! 🎉

[@gihankaushalya2876]

Thanks for the video. Good luck. ❤️

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@gihankaushalya2876]

@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia 😀

[@jlinus7251]

Yudhistara is a mad lad for not giving up on his doggo.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@prabhatksri]

Thanks 🙏

[@thevindicator1220]

This is a great video. Can you please do more videos on the Mahabharata? I would love to learn more

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much! We might return to the Mahabharata one day in the future.

[@quentinshock736]

The man and his dog reminded me of a Twilight Zone episode where a dude and his dog died and were walking the dirt road to Heaven they come upon the gatekeeper who doesn't allow the dog in so the man just keeps walking the trail he comes across another gatekeeper who tells him that the other one was the devil and lets him and his dog in

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Interesting...

[@firstal3799]

Very good narration and story summary. Your pronunciation of Pandu is spot on but Drishrastra not. Must people know mahabharta only after pandav and cousins are adults. You do great in giving a very neat back story.

[@digvijaykhojare3511]

Karna is a tragic hero of the mahabharata war. He was good and with morals like no other but his only mistake was he fought on the wrong side.

[@adityasharma485]

He was good but he disrespected Draupadi

[@ak10911ify]

And was part of the plan to kill Abhimanyu

[@adityasharma485]

@@ak10911ify No i mean the aim and motive of the chakravyuh was to enclose a warrior in center and everybody have to attack him. This was not any cheating trick at all.

[@Lavnasur_Gaming]

@@adityasharma485 The rules were made by Bhisma in which a group of warriors cannot fight against one warrior , it was considered to be inequal . He and Duryodhan didn't even respected Abhimanyu after he got defeated and he, Duryodhan, Ashwatthama stabbed him very brutally. Even after his death, they danced around him with joy. I am not including the insulting comment on Draupadi by calling her a 'whore' because everyone knows it was bad. But Karna was also got many insults from many Satriya people by calling him a Charioteer's son. But he was a good man from heart, but he was a blind folded devotee of Duryodhan which is also a big flaw of him, he was going against the path of Dharma

[@abhayshah3348]

one of the biggest adharmi murkh ,full of jealousy

[@SakataSamig]

B.G 4.8: "To protect the righteous, to annihilate the wicked, and to re-establish the principles of dharma, I APPEAR AGE AFTER AGE."

[@imvjsai]

If possible, please do make a video on Ramayan as well.

[@MariaRodriguez-gc9jk]

Too many names to remember and follow through!!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Yep, you have to pay attention, haha. Thanks for watching!

[@akshayraj9141]

The Mahabharata teaches us the way of life. The good from the bad and dharma.

[@TheHinduArtist]

Appreciate the efforts taken to get the name pronunciations right 🙏🏽

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much. We're so happy to hear that. 😊

[@VishwaGurukul]

Lovely

[@Harshit_Sangwan]

Love from Kurukshetra❤️

[@Shruti-co8gf]

mahabharat is history, there are many archeological and astronomical evidences

[@bernardputersznit64]

makes one's head spin - and i have watched peter books version several times now

[@AnkitRaj-qh7ix]

Thank You

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

You're welcome, Ankit. 🙂

[@eswart3680]

Loved this video... But, I would like to share some info about Niyoga custom... As far as I know, in Niyoga couple don't sleep together... There is a curtain between them and male can see only lower part of women's body...

[@firstal3799]

Damn

[@comradca7]

Your pronunciations are perfect

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you. 🙂

[@pratyaksh979]

It's the history of ancient india

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@youtubechannel6689]

It is Indian Epic and Indian History

[@akshitagolhani2577]

Poem?

[@CyrusPersia-wv7zo]

Very nice👍 can you also tell us about "Shahnameh" (the Book of Kings)? I'm pretty sure you gonna like to learn about it :)

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you! Stay tuned! We're always releasing new content.

[@crewrangergaming9582]

a few corrections: 1. Satyavati was never married before. Vyasa was born out of wedlock. 2. Pandu wasn't exiled, he went on an extended holiday with his wives and children. Draw the parallel between bejng cursed for dying by having sex with some sexual illness, and he used to go away on vacations away from the city to live in the greenery of the forests. 3. There was no first marriage of Kunti, Kunti was only ever married once. All her child were each born from the Devas. Including Karna who was born before she was married to King Pandu.

[@vaibhavbhandari9839]

They saying that sage Vyasa slept with the widows is wrong. Nowhere it is written that Sage Vyasa slept with the widows. The sage used his powers to create Pandu, Dritrashtra and Vidur.

[@manas142]

👏

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks!

[@gunasaiswejan4001]

♥️💐🦈Love u Krishna From your Radha....

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@SharathRamachandra]

Mahabharata occurred during the end of Dwapara yuga, arround 5000 years ago. Approximately 3100 BC

[@charlottebeales8568]

Great video! I wonder, does anyone know what's the book with a blue cover on the shelf that the globe is sitting on?

[@harpar1028]

bur chootbuk

[@DeaconBlues97]

I really want to read the Mahabharata, but can't find any edition on Amazon or any other website, anyone can recommend an edition where to buy it online? Please 🥺🙏

[@harshatakkallapally4623]

Iskcon maybe

[@DeaconBlues97]

@@harshatakkallapally4623 thank you brother (or sister hehe)

[@Shivam-mm9eo]

How about watching it??

[@KejriwalBhakt]

Vivek Debroy's. It's 11 or 12 book series. The books are bulky and a long read. You can also read BORI CE of Mahabharata

[@apoorva710]

I don't think the lines between the heroes and the antagonists of this epic is very thin. The Kauravas were clearly the aggressors every single time. The Pandavas surely had flaws but their intent and moral understanding was never questionable which is why the elders of the family as well as the people of the kingdom supported Yudhishthira's succession. That aside, great job! Really well articulated and the effort that went into researching and summarising this vast epic shows.

[@vishalkhadse7612]

Come to India and learn more about our culture... We welcome you!!

[@athulkumar6458]

As she said every character is morally ambiguous in this story. Everyone have good and bad in them

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Very true.

[@jordantheriverman6143]

Except Jesus. He is sinless. ;)

[@Dernoobzusreal]

@@jordantheriverman6143 Or The Buddha

[@RohitKumar-gz3tv]

​@@jordantheriverman6143 jesus was sinsful . And budha also . Only krishna sinsless

[@KejriwalBhakt]

It's not. You see how you are within. What moral ambiguities you saw in Arjuna or Krishna?

[@sakondo789]

Ancient Indian, Eurasian Steppe, Greek & Persian Kingdom war at about 500 BCE or later?!?

[@amankumar-zx1eo]

awsome vedio.well researched.although 15 mins was way less to cover this epic ,but still nice try.best of luck from india

[@avii377]

Misconception about Indian mythology being boring. This story is a gripping thriller in itself

[@divineflu34567]

That's the first time i ever heard anyone saying hindu mythology is boring it's the most interesting one but it is also very complicated and you need to understand few concepts of it beforehand

[@sandesh1350]

@@divineflu34567 i think you didn't read the comment perfectly

[@angrajkarna8124]

It’s history actually

[@angrajkarna8124]

@sumit goswami don’t watch serials instead read the book fool

[@infinite5795]

@sumit goswami so as your corpse God.

[@craftit9715]

15:35 not forest dwellers but the family (mother and sons) of those(Minister Purochana) who built that flammable palace.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@craftit9715]

​@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia have you even read the thing before making the video.😢

[@thetreeoflife33]

Thanks for saving my time

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Our pleasure. 🙂

[@thetreeoflife33]

​@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia people create problems from nothing and than it takes generations to solve it. Bhishma was perfect candidate for the throne. Half God, with honour, grace, unique abilities and still with his promise he destroyed so much things and so much lives. Instead of ruling kingdom and rising Godly generations he gave kimgdom to greedy fisherman, make her Quinn, and plus started to serve her. Im big picture we see there was plan from God that he rejected. And after that they made more and more mistakes. While her decendents die, she uses some rituals to bring new decendents of trone. And again insted of making rational decision they grant kingdom to blind man with trust issues, while they have Pandu, who is good candidate for throne. And so many devastation and drama because of indicidual mistakes. GOD has perfect plan for our lives and we try to avoid. I am happy that I found purpose in life. I am happy to know God, and his son, Lord Jesus Christ. When we realise that God has the best plan for us and follow it, this gives joy in life. Feeling that our talent is not wasted and we live full life, with best possible outcomes and fruits. May God bless you ❤

[@suryanarayanajagarlapudi8672]

Very lucid!

[@obscuritymaster1880]

Damn right, you never leave your dog behind.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Yep! Thanks for watching!

[@chamythemage22]

I can see this being adapted to a live action show 😁

[@davidbarber3821]

There's been movies in Bollywood of course of it

[@abhisheknarayanv910]

There are already 2 tv shows on it. (There have been many attempts but only 2 stand out). One is B R Chopra's Mahabharata aired first time in 1988-90. I personally recommend this for the only drawback for this show was primitive CGI. (I mean this is is 1988). The second one is Star Plus Mahabharata. This was first aired in 2013-14. This has better CGI but the story was a bit distorted. So for better cgi experience you can see the 2013 show. But to really understand Mahabharata I really recommend to see 1988 show. It has english subtitles and also is available in uoutube itself. ( Channel Name: Pen Bhakti) Hope you find it useful.

[@kaushikchakraborty5607]

@@davidbarber3821 no not at all, but yeah two tv series were made on it and they became the most successful Indian tv series ever.

[@krushnamohite6844]

SS Rajamouli collaborate with Hollywood production house and making big budget The Mahabharat movie series in 4 parts

[@ekawirayoga]

I hope I will still alive to witness it on cinema, I have seen the both tv series, but I want the world to know how massive it is. I AM HINDU FROM BALI. INDONESIA

[@chickencharlie1992]

If I had known it was a war story I have read this a long time ago

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Ha! Thanks for watching!

[@sudfromindia5763]

The Dog was the incarnation of God Dharma ie:- God of Righteousness. It was from him that Kunti had bore Yudhishtira. Thus, Yudhishtira was son of Dharma(the one who in form of dog had tested his loyalty and compassion(Anrishamsyata- the highest Righteousness). After this too he is sent to hell for speaking an intentioal half truth during the war. In Hindu mythology, Heaven and Hell are temporary places assigned based on your Karma and Righteousness. U remain in a cycle of brith till you receive liberation either by Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga or Bhakti Yoga to come out of this cycle.

[@takabolun]

Wow your voice so pretty

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@seina780]

terima kasih

[@adolforosado]

Mahabarata war begun Oct 16 5561 BCE. Astronomical evidence from Mahabarata itself dates the event. #nileshoak #Arundathi-Vasishta #Mizar-Alcor #Itihasa

[@FictionChannelIN]

When they tried removing Draupadi’s clothes, it was Krishna who saved them. How he saved them is also very interesting.

[@user-ux3im8uz3h]

It is actual history of Bharata ( india )

[@LymLevolveon]

It's called mythology not history

[@anandhuleo]

@@LymLevolveon its not myth like bibel or quran

[@angrajkarna8124]

@@LymLevolveon it’s history

[@LymLevolveon]

@@anandhuleo At least in my opinion, it's mythology just like Bible and Quran. But in reality, we can never actually know if it's myth or history.

[@LymLevolveon]

@@angrajkarna8124 There's always a proof backing up every historical moment

[@ramonantoniodejuanbennett6239]

Is the Bhagavad Gita part of The Mahabharata, or is it it's own thing but related to it?

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

It's part of it (chapters 23-40 of book 6). 🙂

[@hungry_enderman5175]

The bhagwad gita is the recorded conversation between arjun and krishna when arjun decided not to take part in the war. The bhgawad gita is the quotations of shree krishna to arjun to basically pursuade him to fight

[@krushnamohite6844]

Director SS Rajamouli collaborate with Hollywood production house and making big budget The Mahabharat movie series in 4 parts

[@kishordas2300]

Kab hoga re

[@agniswar3]

8:03 no no no! You are wrong here. Karna did string the bow but he failed to pierce the fish. The account your telling is found in a regional version but not in the original epic.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@cobra-kr2ix]

12:19 its not from her first marriage its from one of the boon she tried from lord Surya

[@Seshnaga]

Very impressive. Pronounciation of dhritarashtrar was 97% correct, very hard for non-indians to pronounce 💀, i dont know, i like to comment about useless things, very nice video 😊

[@Furyyy90332]

It happened in 3700 before century. It's quite close with egypt civilication in 3200 before century 🤔

[@shakersade7583]

Tq. Pleas watching spiritual reality video

[@cobra-kr2ix]

9:55 there was no second dice game

[@vikingsailorboy]

My ears…

[@rajasekaran5954]

You could have explained the war tactics used by Krishna...that's the intresting stuff...