Mahabharata

The great epic of Vyāsa. Its original name is “Jaya” (“Victory”). It contains the Bhagavad-gītā (Bhīṣma-parva) and is one of the key sources of Vedic philosophy.

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Mahāprasthānika-parva (The Book of the Great Journey)

Chapters 1–3 of 3

1Chapter 1 — The great departure begins4 verses

17.1.1-5 17.1.6-17 17.1.18-28 17.1.29-44

2Chapter 2 — The fall of Draupadi and the brothers3 verses

17.2.1-7 17.2.8-17 17.2.18-26

3Chapter 3 — Yudhisthira refuses to abandon the dog4 verses

17.3.1-6 17.3.7-15 17.3.16-24 17.3.25-36