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This person was Kunti's fourth born.
Arjuna
What was Shantanu's boon to Bhishma?
Death would come to him only when wanted.
How did get the strength of thousands of elephants?
Bhima drank the ambrosia given to him by the king of snakes and became very powerful
Name the famous son of Arjuna and who was his mother.
Abhimanyu, Subhadra
How did Draupadi voice out for justice when she was asked to come to the sabha where game of dice was played?
Draupadi asks a question about her slavery. since Yudhishthira lost himself first, he had no right to bet on queen Draupadi.
Name the first wife and son of Bhima?
Hidimba and Ghatotkacha
Who cursed the Vasus because they stole the beautiful cow?
Sage Vasishta
What were the conditions laid by kauravas before the second game of dice?
loss would mean that the loser would go to the forest for 12 years and a thirteenth year must be spent in hiding.
Name the king who posed a challenge to pandavas prior to rajasuya yagna?
King Jarasandha
How many times did Krishna forgive Sishupala and how did he die?
100 times. When the insults crossed the count of 100 during the Rajasuya Yagna, Lord Krishna killed him with his sudarshana chakra.
The scribe of the Mahabharata
Lord Ganesh. The first section of the Mahabharata states that it was Ganesha who wrote down the text to Vyasa's dictation. Ganesha is said to have agreed to write it only if Vyasa never paused in his recitation. Vyasa agrees on condition that Ganesha takes the time to understand what was said before writing it down. There are some verses that Vyasa narrated to take rest. These are verses that are difficult to understand!
What were the 2 big Vows made by Bhima after the game of dice? Why did he vow that way?
1. He would rip open Dushasana's chest and drink the blood.
2. To break Duroyodhana's thighs
Vows were made as they insulted Drupadi
How did Karna become the King of Anga?
During the talent show when Karna outsmart Arjuna, he was asked about his caste. Objections were raised on participation in the feat with him being a charioteer's son. Duryodhana then declares him as king of Anga.
Who among Ekalavya, Karna and Arjuna is the best student and why?
Arjuna is the best since he was honest, hardworking and committed student and his skills would only be beneficial and boost the world's harmony.
Who insulted Drona and how did he take his revenge?
King Drupada insults Drona by being proud of wealth and power. As gurudakshina, Arjuna defeats Drupada and brings him as a prisoner to Drona.
How many sons did Satyavati have? What are their names?
3 sons. Bhagavan Vyasa, Chitrangada and Vichitravirya.
How many boons did Draupadi ask for what was granted by Dhritarashtra to her?
Draupadi as a Kshatriya woman asked for two boons -release of her husbands and their weapons
Dhritarashtra also gives them back everything they lost in the dice game.
1. Name the place where Lac palace was built?
2. Who warned pandavas on the danger?
3. How did pandavas escape the fire?
1. Varanavrata
2. Uncle Vidura
3. Setting fire to the palace ahead of time, pandavas escape via the underground tunnel.
What are the four vedas and why is Mahabharata looked upon as fifth veda?
Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda.
Mahabharata talks about all the four purusharthas and also defines the ultimate goal of human life.
Who were the three princesses of Kashi? What was the demand of one of the princesses from Kurus?
Amba, Ambika and Ambalika. Since Amba was rejected from king Shalya after abduction, she demanded that Bhishma should marry her.