Mahabharata: Complete Story Summary

The Mahabharata, attributed to Sage Vyasa, is the longest epic poem ever written with over 100,000 verses. It traces the dynastic struggle between the five Pandava brothers and their hundred Kaurava cousins, culminating in the devastating eighteen-day Kurukshetra war. Far more than a war story, it encompasses philosophy, law, devotion, and the full spectrum of human experience. The embedded Bhagavad Gita remains one of the most influential spiritual texts in world history.

Origins of the Conflict

The Game of Dice and Exile

Kurukshetra War

Aftermath and Teachings