The Stories of Mahabharata
Episodes
Special announcement - a new podcast
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the conclusion of the “Stories of Mahabharata”, we would like to announce the arrival of a new podcast “The Stories of the Ramayana”...
Mahabharata episode 77: The Final Departure
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After ruling Hastinapur for 38 years, the Pandavas decide to give up their kingdom and proceed to the heavens on foot. On the way, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul...
Mahabharata episode 76: Vanaprastha and the End of the Yadavas
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, Kunti and Vidur decide to leave the palace and spend the rest of their lives in the forest. Cursed by the sages, the Yadavas,...
Mahabharata Episode 75: Yudhishthira, The King of Hastinapur
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Vyasa’s advice Yudhistir decides to perform the Aswamedha Yagna or the horse sacrifice. In the meantime, Uttara gives birth to a still born baby....
Mahabharata Episode 74: The Mourning
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Pandavas visit the grieving King Dhritarashtra and queen Gandhari. Krishna saves Bheem from being crushed by Dhritarashtra. Gandhari curses Krishn...
Mahabharata Episode 73: Aswathama's Revenge
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aswathama takes his revenge by attacking the Pandava camp in the middle of the night and killing the five sons of Draupadi. He also kills Dhristyadumn...
Mahabharata Episode 72: Day Eighteen of The War
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the 18th day of the war, Yudhistir kills Shalya, the newly appointed Kaurava chief and effectively ends the war. Duryodhan flees the battle field a...
Mahabharata Episode 71: Fall of Karna
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the seventeenth day of the war, Bheem kills Dussashan and in a ghastly act drinks his blood. An unarmed and helpless Karna is killed by Arjun ensur...
Mahabharata Episode 70: The Seventeenth Day of the War
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As per Karna's wish, Duryodhan appoints Shalya as his charioteer. Shalya accepts the offer with the intention to distract Karna from the Pandavas. Arj...
Mahabharata Episode 69: Karna, the new Kaurava Commander-in-chief
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Duryodhan appoints Karna as the new commander in chief of the Kaurava army. Karna vows to destroy the Pandavas. Yudhistir defeats Duryodhan in a one-o...
Mahabharata Episode 68: Fall of Dron
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guru Dronacharya, the commander in chief of the Kaurava army has been wreaking havoc in the Pandava army. Krishna had to devise a devious plan to ensu...
Mahabharata Episode 67: Fall of Ghatotkach
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Provoked by Kripacharya and Aswathama, Karna launches a vicious attack on the Pandava soldiers. Krishna asks Bheem's son - Ghatotkach the Rakshas...
Mahabharata Episode 66: The Killing of Jayadrath
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jayadrath hides behind the Kaurava warriors who are bent upon protecting him from Arjun's wrath. If they can protect Jayadrath till sundown, Arjun has...
Mahabharata Episode 65: The Fourteenth day of the war
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Duryodhan and Dron assures Jayadrath of his protection from Arjun's wrath. They create an impenetrable formation to hide Jayadrath till sunset. On the...
Mahabharata Episode 64: Arjun Vows Revenge
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abhimanyu's death leaves the Pandava brothers heartbroken. Yudhistir loses his will to fight. Vyasa tries to console and lift their spirits. When Arju...
Mahabharata Episode 63: Day Thirteen of the War - Fall of Abhimanyu
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the thirteenth day of the battle, Drona arranged his forces in the Chakra Vyuha ( or Wheel) formation. Only Arjun knew the secret technique to...
Mahabharata Episode 62: Day Twelve of the War
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dron's failure to capture Yudhistir frustrates Duryodhan. Trigarta King Susharma, his brothers and allies vow to draw away Arjun from the main action ...
Mahabharata Episode 61: Day Eleven of the War – Duryodhan appoints Dron as the commander-in chief
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the eleventh day morning, Karna visits the great Kaurava patriarch Bhishma lying on a bed of arrows to seek his blessings. Meanwhile in the Kaurava...
Mahabharata Episode 60: Day Ten of the War – Fall of Bhishma
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bhishma lying on a bed of arrowsYudhistir and his brothers beg Bhishma for his life. Bhishma obliges by giving them the only strategy that can kill hi...
Mahabharata Episode 59: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day Nine
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bhishma in battleOn day nine of the Kurukshetra war, Bhishma unleashed his fury like never before. The Pandavas suffered severe losses and realized th...
Mahabharata Episode 58: The Battle Of Kurukshetra – Days Seven and Eight
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
GhatotkachThe Kurukshetra battle continues for the seventh and eighth day. Pandavas clearly have an upper hand. Bhishma, Drona, Kripacharya all try th...
Mahabharata Episode 57: The Battle Of Kurukshetra – Days Four Five and Six
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bhagadatta on his elephant on the Kurukshetra battlefieldAs the great battle of Kurukshetra continues, both the Pandavas and the Kauravas suffer huge ...
Mahabharata Episode 56: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day Two and Three
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Krishna attacks BhishmaThe Kurukshetra war rages on. Bheem was unstoppable on the second day. He wrecked havoc on the Kaurava army and none of the Kau...
Mahabharata Episode 55: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day One
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yudhistir and his brothers seek blessings from Bhisma.After Krishna returns with Arjuna to the Panadava formation, Yudhistir dismounts from his char...
Mahabharata Episode 54: The Bhagavad Gita
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Arjun listens to the enlightening words from Krishna.On the first day of the war, Krishna drives Arjuna's chariot to the middle of the battlefield of ...
Mahabharata Episode 53: The War Begins
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vyasa gives Sanjay the power of distant vision.The huge armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas assemble on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Bhisma vow...
Mahabharata Episode 52: The Story of Sikhandi
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sikhandi, Amba, BhismaThe war of Kurukshetra is imminent. The Kauravas and the Pandavas prepare to engage in the battlefield. The day before the war, ...
Mahabharata Episode 51: Karna and Kunti
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Karna and KuntiWith the war looming large, Kunti is scared for her sons. Although the Pandava brothers are strong and powerful, they are not invincibl...
Mahabharata Episode 50: Karna and Krishna
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Karna and KrishnaAfter failing to negotiate a peace deal with the Kauravas, Krishna tries a different route. He knew, if by some means he could convin...
Mahabharata Episode 49: The Diplomacy Fails
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Duryodhana tries to imprison KrishnaKrishna arrives at the Hastinapur palace with his peace proposal. However, his reconciliatory words falls into dea...
Mahabharata Episode 48: Krishna, the Emissary
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Krishna, the emissaryWhen Sanjay visited the Pandavas with the peace proposal from Dhritarashtra, Yudhistir asked for only five villages for the fiv...
Mahabharata Episode 47: The Diplomacy Continues
03 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sanjay negotiates with the PandavasThe Kauravas and the Pandavas prepare for war while the diplomatic efforts to avoid it takes its own course. Dhrita...
Mahabharata Episode 46: The Preparation
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Duryodhan and Arjun seeks Krishna's supportAfter Abhimanyu and Uttara's wedding, the Pandavas get busy planning to claim back their Kingdom. They ...
Mahabharata Episode 45: The Pandavas Emerge from Hiding
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Draupadi and the PandavasKing Virat was ecstatic to know that his son Uttar has defeated the indomitable Kauravas and won back their cattle. But Yudhi...
Mahabharata Episode 44: The Battle for the Cattle
15 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Uttara and Arjuna discovering the armsUttar takes Arjun (disguised as Brihannala) to fight the Kauravas and win back the cattle of King Virat. But wit...
Mahabharata Episode 43: The Revelation
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bheem punishes Susharma for attacking Virat's kingdom.Emboldened by Keechak's death the King of Trigartha, Susharma, with support from Duryodhan,...
Mahabharata Episode 42: Bheem Kills Keechak
30 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bhim Killing KeechakIn the kingdom of Virat, the Panadvas have been spending their thirteenth year in exile. As per the contract, they had to live in ...
Mahabharata Episode 41: The Pandavas Go Incognito
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pandavas in Virat KingdomThe Pandavas complete their twelve years in exile. Now, as per the agreement, they have to go into hiding for the thirteenth ...
Mahabharata Episode 40: Yudhistir and the Crane
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Yudhistira and YakshaThe four Pandava brothers, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev die while trying to fetch water from a lake. When Yudhistir finds th...
Mahabharata Episode 39: Karna’s Gift
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Karna gives Indra his gift.Karna was born with an armor that made him invincible to any weapons. Indra, to help his son Arjuna, wanted to strip Karna ...
Mahabharata Episode 38: The Story of Savitri and Satyavan
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Savitri, Satyavan and YamaThe story of Savitri and Satyavan is one of the most popular tales of the Mahabharata. Savitri, a princess, marries Satyavan...
Mahabharata Episode 37: The Abduction of Draupadi
24 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Draupadi JayadrathaJayadratha, the husband of Duryodhan's sister Duhshala, sees Draupadi in the Kamyaka forest and is enamoured by her divine beauty....
Mahabharata Episode 36: The Story of Mudgal and Durvasa
10 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lord Krishna saves the Pandavas from DurvasaIn this episode, we hear two enchanting stories from the Mahabharata. In the first story, Rishi Durvasa gr...
Mahabharata Episode 35: Duryodhan’s Malaise and Recovery
03 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
DuryodhanDuryodhan's attempt to humiliate the Pandavas went haywire. He got into a fight with the Gandharavas and was defeated and captured. The Panda...
Mahabharata Episode 34: The Rescue of Duryodhan
09 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Arjuna battles with Chitra Sena to rescue DuryodhanaDuryodhan plans to visit the Pandavas during their exile and humiliate them. But he gets embroiled...
Mahabharata Episode 33: The Virtuous Butcher And Draupadi’s Advice
13 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rishi Kaushik and the BirdWhen asked to talk about the virtues of a woman, Rishi Markandeya tells Yudhistira how a housewife advised Rishi Kaushik abo...
Mahabharata Episode 32: Markandeya’s Visit
05 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Matsya saves Manu from the great delugeRishi Markandeya visits the Pandavas and tells them several stories from his vast experience. He narrates the s...
Mahabharata Episode 31: Arjuna Returns and Nahusha’s Curse
20 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Arjuna Fights the DemonsArjuna returns from Indra's palace in the heavens back to his brothers and his wife Draupadi in the Gandhamadan mountains. He ...
Mahabharata Episode 30: The Story of Bheema and Hanuman
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bheema meets HanumanDraupadi asks Bheema to fetch her the divine lotus. Bheema, eager to please his wife, embarks on a journey to find the precious ...
Mahabharata Episode 29: The Story of Ashtavakra
27 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Rshi AshtavakraThe young Rishi Ashtavakra was born crooked at eight parts of his body. The deformity was caused because of his father's curse. But lat...
Mahabharata Episode 28: The Tales of Rishi Chyavan and King Ushinara
06 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
King UshinaraIn this episode of the Stories of Mahabharata, Rishi Lomasha tells the Pandavas two exciting stories. In the first story, he tells the st...
Mahabharata Episode 27: The Story of Parashurama
22 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Parashurama kills KartaviryaAccording to the Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu appeared on earth nine times to purge the earth of evil (his 10th appearanc...
Mahabharata Episode 26: The Tales of Bhagiratha and Rishwasringa
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bhagirath and GangaRishi Lomapada tells Yudhistira and his entourage the tale of Bhagiratha and how he brought Ganga from the heavens to the earth and...
Mahabharata Episode 25: The Pilgrimage
26 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Agastya drinks the oceanAfter spending few years in the Kamyaka forest, the Pandavas embark on a grand pilgrimage to visit the various holy places aro...
Mahabharata Episode 24: Arjuna and Urvasi
06 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Urvashi curses ArjunaArjuna visits the heavens to acquire more weapons from his father Indra. Apart from acquiring the skills in using the divine weap...
Mahabharata Episode 23: Arjuna’s Quest for Divine Weapons
23 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kirata and Arjuna StoryYudhistira realized that to conquer the Kauravas, he needs to have powerful weapons. He sends Arjuna on a quest to acquire divi...
Mahabharata Episode 22: Draupadi’s Argument
07 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Krishna fights Salwa and his Vimana (airship) SauvanagarThe Pandavas are now in exile in the forest. One day Krishna visits the Pandavas in the fores...
Behind The Scenes of The Mahabharata Podcast
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sudipta Bhawmik and Avi ZivThe other day, Avi and I sat together to chat about what goes on behind the scenes of “The Stories of Mahabharata” po...
Mahabharata Episode 21: The Exile
07 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Sun God and YudhistiraThe Pandavas go into exile as per the conditions of the game. The Sun god gifts Yudhistira with the magic bowl to feed his...
Mahabharata Episode 20: One Last Game
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Pandavas going into exileDuryodhana was not happy when Dhritarashtra returned the Pandavas their kingdom and all the wealth they had lost in the g...
Mahabharata Episode 19: Draupadi’s Insult
24 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Draupadi's InsultYudhistira bets his wife Draupadi in the game of dice and loses her to the Kauravas. Dussasana drags Draupadi to the assembly hall in...
Mahabharata Episode 18: The Game of Dice
10 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Game of DiceThe greatest mistake Yudhistira made in his life was to agree to play the game of dice with Duryodhana. He knew, the game wouldn't be ...
Mahabharata Episode 17: The Game Plan
11 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
ShakuniDuryodhana's envy of the Pandavas keeps consuming him. Moreover, he is humiliated by falling for the illusions of the grand palace Maya had bui...
Mahabharata Episode 16: The Death of Sishupala
23 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Slaying of SishupalaSishupala, the King of Chedi, was an invited guest to King Yudhistira's Rajasuya sacrifice ceremony. He had accepted Yudhistir...
Mahabharata Episode 15: The Killing of Jarasandha and The Rajasuya Sacrifice
11 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Bhima Slays JarasandhaJarasandha, the mighty King of Magadha, was feared by everybody, including the almighty Lord Krishna. Jarasandha planned to offe...
Mahabharata Episode 14: The Burning of the Khandava Forest.
18 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Blazing Khandava ForestAgni requests Arjuna and Krishna to help him burn down the Khandava forest for the flesh and fat of the animals in the fore...
Mahabharata Episode 13: Arjuna Abducts Subhadra
04 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Arjuna Abducts SubhadraThis is the thirteenth episode of the stories of Mahabharata. We have progressed quite a bit, but we have a long way to go. In ...
Mahabharata Episode 12: The Kingdom of the Pandavas and Arjuna’s Exile
18 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Arjuna and UlupiDhritarashtra offered Pandavas the land of Khandava, a barren and uninhabited piece of land, to set up their Kingdom. To everybody's s...
Mahabharata Episode 11: Dhritarashtra’s Dilemma
07 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dhritarashtra and YudhistiraWhen the blind king Dritarashtra learned that the Pandavas have survived the fire in Varanavata and have gained a strong a...
Mahabharata Episode 10: Draupadi’s Marriage
25 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Draupadi's MarriageAfter passing Drupad's test, Arjuna wins Draupadi as his bride. But when the Pandavas arrive at their home, their mother Kunti asks...
Mahabharata Episode 9: Draupadi’s Swayamvara
10 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Arjuna attempts to hit the target while Krishna, Draupadi and Drupada watch.Listen to another episode of the stories of Mahabharata. In this episode, ...
Mahabharata Episode 8: The Flaming House of Varanabata
20 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Flaming House of VaranabataThe stories of Mahabharata continues with this eighth episode – The Flaming house of Varanabata. With the advice ...
Mahabharata Episode 7: Drona’s Revenge
06 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Drona takes his revenge on DrupadaThe stories of Mahabharata are not only about kings and gods and demons. It is also a tale of ethics, morality and p...
Mahabharata Episode 6: A Show of Arms
21 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Kunti and KarnaIn this episode of the stories from Mahabharata, Drona arranges for a grand show where his students, the Kuru princes demonstrate their...
Mahabharata Episode 5: The Guru Arrives
10 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Drona tests his studentsIn this episode, Guru Dronacharya arrives in Hastinapura and awes the Kuru princes with his skills. Bhishma retains him as the...
Mahabharata Episode 4: The Conflict Begins
26 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Young Bheema fight with the NagasThe stories of Mahabharata continues. The conflict between the Pandava brothers and the Kaurava brothers began at an ...
Mahabharata Episode 3: Birth of the Kuru Princes
10 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Pandu Hunts the Deer Couple.The stories of Mahabharata continues. In this episode we learn about the birth of the Kuru princes, the Pandavas and the K...
Mahabharata Episode 2: Amba’s Plight
07 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Bhishma abducts Amba, Ambika and AmbalikaAfter a long hiatus, we bring to you the fully produced version of the episode 2 of the Stories of Mahabharat...
Mahabharata Episode 1: Beginnings
20 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ganga, Devabrata and ShantanuThe first episode of the Stories of Mahabharata podcast series has been missing for a long time. The episode was not adde...