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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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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  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia
    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @silentvoiceinthedark5665

    @silentvoiceinthedark5665

    2 жыл бұрын

    The bow only one man could draw back

  • @aayushyadav9494

    @aayushyadav9494

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @arastoomii4305

    @arastoomii4305

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @watcht10stories71

    @watcht10stories71

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @christophmahler

    @christophmahler

    Жыл бұрын

    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
    @roopagirard26992 жыл бұрын

    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

    @doityourselfpakistan6535

    2 жыл бұрын

    how can u worship a not pefrect god then ?

  • @rrt_xoxo5632

    @rrt_xoxo5632

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @Dr.stoic7

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @divineflu34567

    @divineflu34567

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @doityourselfpakistan6535

    @doityourselfpakistan6535

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@divineflu34567 plz dont talk riddles

  • @kaushik-cy6vo
    @kaushik-cy6vo Жыл бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @elle7739
    @elle77392 жыл бұрын

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

  • @davidcampling795

    @davidcampling795

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @divineflu34567

    @divineflu34567

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Paramjeet.khoth.jat.

    @Paramjeet.khoth.jat.

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @geetadhumane5793

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ennui9745

    @ennui9745

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @abhisheknarayanv910
    @abhisheknarayanv9102 жыл бұрын

    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

    @FilesdocumentsAndreposit-kr3vb

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thelastofitskind3034

    @thelastofitskind3034

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like Moses from the Bible

  • @piyushjaiswal9283

    @piyushjaiswal9283

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@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

    @piyushjaiswal9283

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@thelastofitskind3034Moses is a copy of Indian epics

  • @TypicalIndian1981

    @TypicalIndian1981

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thelastofitskind3034 Mahabharata was wrote during 3000 bce

  • @aadityapratap007
    @aadityapratap00711 ай бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @yashpatel261

    @yashpatel261

    11 ай бұрын

    GOT and LOTR are nothing in comparison.

  • @nishantsingh4129

    @nishantsingh4129

    8 ай бұрын

    Mahabharat is history of Bharat.

  • @kashishkumari4266

    @kashishkumari4266

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @no1factsspeaker321

    @no1factsspeaker321

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @akramakhtar7665
    @akramakhtar766510 ай бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @Edward4Plantagenet

    @Edward4Plantagenet

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @SubhoPlays

    @SubhoPlays

    20 сағат бұрын

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

  • @lifeofbolla
    @lifeofbolla Жыл бұрын

    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

    @ecoconatus8089

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sidvicious9744

    @sidvicious9744

    27 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @piyushbaroliya7153
    @piyushbaroliya715311 ай бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing and watching!

  • @abhisheknarayanv910
    @abhisheknarayanv9102 жыл бұрын

    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

    @mimic5121

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kdistro

    @kdistro

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-vo8ep8jz8c

    @user-vo8ep8jz8c

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @piyushjaiswal9283

    @piyushjaiswal9283

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@mimic5121gadhe hai bhai. White obsession ki had hoti hai.

  • @sreerag3354
    @sreerag33542 жыл бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching, we hope you enjoyed it!

  • @KeepCalmandLoveClassics
    @KeepCalmandLoveClassics2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @harpar1028

    @harpar1028

    Жыл бұрын

    LUND OF BHIKAAAREES N BAKWAAAS

  • @gvijaychandu8720
    @gvijaychandu8720 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @sampalvmishra9651
    @sampalvmishra96513 ай бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @anthonychamplin5549
    @anthonychamplin55492 жыл бұрын

    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🇺🇸

  • @Paramjeet.khoth.jat.

    @Paramjeet.khoth.jat.

    2 жыл бұрын

    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
    @knotslip886211 ай бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @sunjabibahladeen6394
    @sunjabibahladeen6394 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    👍🙂

  • @saumitraroy8802
    @saumitraroy88027 ай бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @ManiM-kw6jz
    @ManiM-kw6jz2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, and thanks for watching!

  • @Paramjeet.khoth.jat.

    @Paramjeet.khoth.jat.

    2 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @heiAMB
    @heiAMB Жыл бұрын

    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

    @ashwinvk4124

    3 ай бұрын

    History requires evidence

  • @sahilsingh6048

    @sahilsingh6048

    2 ай бұрын

    Pajeeet cringe comment

  • @spencerlake5710
    @spencerlake5710 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome. 😊

  • @digvijaykhojare3511
    @digvijaykhojare3511 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @adityasharma485

    Жыл бұрын

    He was good but he disrespected Draupadi

  • @ak10911ify

    @ak10911ify

    Жыл бұрын

    And was part of the plan to kill Abhimanyu

  • @adityasharma485

    @adityasharma485

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @Lavnasur_Gaming

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @abhayshah3348

    10 ай бұрын

    one of the biggest adharmi murkh ,full of jealousy

  • @Vyasadeva71
    @Vyasadeva714 ай бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    3 ай бұрын

    We agree - it is fascinating. Thanks for watching!

  • @kingsurya3215
    @kingsurya32157 ай бұрын

    Best book ever written.

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @danielfitzgerald2561
    @danielfitzgerald25618 ай бұрын

    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

  • @elvirakraaijenbrink-wijaya7553
    @elvirakraaijenbrink-wijaya7553 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this explaination. We found it helpful!

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ecoconatus8089
    @ecoconatus80892 ай бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @armajroy
    @armajroy3 ай бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊

  • @dhritidutta6231
    @dhritidutta6231 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, Dhriti! 😊

  • @user-jo2cl1vq1z
    @user-jo2cl1vq1z8 ай бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. 😊

  • @ameyagundale
    @ameyagundale2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @yashpatel261

    @yashpatel261

    11 ай бұрын

    She looks nothing like karishma kapoor

  • @losthaplot
    @losthaplot29 күн бұрын

    This was very well told. Thankyou

  • @nicoletteambrosiachavez4671
    @nicoletteambrosiachavez4671 Жыл бұрын

    That was amazing!

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @contentbreak7865
    @contentbreak78652 жыл бұрын

    It's was an excellent explanation

  • @VishwaGurukul
    @VishwaGurukul19 сағат бұрын

    Lovely

  • @pinkandbright1234
    @pinkandbright12342 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Paramjeet.khoth.jat.

    @Paramjeet.khoth.jat.

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @harpar1028

    Жыл бұрын

    song is NO LUND NO CRY by BOB MARLEY

  • @AyushRaj-zu7gl

    @AyushRaj-zu7gl

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Breyker83
    @Breyker83 Жыл бұрын

    kelly its so beautifull!!

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @aJv007
    @aJv007 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @thevindicator1220
    @thevindicator122011 ай бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @MariaRodriguez-gc9jk
    @MariaRodriguez-gc9jk Жыл бұрын

    Too many names to remember and follow through!!

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ManuelPerez-uc2ry
    @ManuelPerez-uc2ry Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kelly really enjoyed very informative

  • @prabhatksri
    @prabhatksri2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @suntzuwarsword1964
    @suntzuwarsword1964 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheHinduArtist
    @TheHinduArtist10 ай бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @ammudharani3835
    @ammudharani3835 Жыл бұрын

    this video is very nice

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! :)

  • @bernardputersznit64
    @bernardputersznit64 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @pratyaksh979
    @pratyaksh979 Жыл бұрын

    It's the history of ancient india

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🙂

  • @quentinshock736
    @quentinshock736 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting...

  • @gihankaushalya2876
    @gihankaushalya28762 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Good luck. ❤️

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @gihankaushalya2876

    @gihankaushalya2876

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia 😀

  • @imvjsai
    @imvjsai2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jlinus7251
    @jlinus72519 ай бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @crewrangergaming9582
    @crewrangergaming95828 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @AnkitRaj-qh7ix
    @AnkitRaj-qh7ix Жыл бұрын

    Thank You

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, Ankit. 🙂

  • @ParmMohan-us6rn
    @ParmMohan-us6rn3 сағат бұрын

    Correction: The Bhagavad Gita is THE MOST IMPORTANT Hindu Scripture!!!

  • @ShekarRavi-ez3rt
    @ShekarRavi-ez3rt20 күн бұрын

    Well done! 🎉

  • @firstal3799
    @firstal37992 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @youtubechannel6689
    @youtubechannel6689 Жыл бұрын

    It is Indian Epic and Indian History

  • @dorasmith7875
    @dorasmith787525 күн бұрын

    This sounds like ancient Hindu Days of our Lives. Now we know what people did before there was television. They still had soap operas.

  • @manas142
    @manas142 Жыл бұрын

    👏

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @comradca7
    @comradca7 Жыл бұрын

    Your pronunciations are perfect

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 🙂

  • @eswart3680
    @eswart36802 жыл бұрын

    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

    @firstal3799

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn

  • @SharathRamachandra
    @SharathRamachandra8 ай бұрын

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

  • @athulkumar6458
    @athulkumar6458 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Very true.

  • @jordantheriverman6143

    @jordantheriverman6143

    Жыл бұрын

    Except Jesus. He is sinless. ;)

  • @Dernoobzusreal

    @Dernoobzusreal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jordantheriverman6143 Or The Buddha

  • @RohitKumar-gz3tv

    @RohitKumar-gz3tv

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @vishalkhadse7612
    @vishalkhadse7612Ай бұрын

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

  • @avii377
    @avii3772 жыл бұрын

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

  • @divineflu34567

    @divineflu34567

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @sandesh1350

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @angrajkarna8124

    @angrajkarna8124

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s history actually

  • @angrajkarna8124

    @angrajkarna8124

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @infinite5795

    @infinite5795

    Жыл бұрын

    @sumit goswami so as your corpse God.

  • @DeaconBlues97
    @DeaconBlues9710 ай бұрын

    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

    @harshatakkallapally4623

    9 ай бұрын

    Iskcon maybe

  • @DeaconBlues97

    @DeaconBlues97

    9 ай бұрын

    @@harshatakkallapally4623 thank you brother (or sister hehe)

  • @Shivam-mm9eo

    @Shivam-mm9eo

    Ай бұрын

    How about watching it??

  • @craftit9715
    @craftit971511 ай бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your feedback!

  • @gunasaiswejan4001
    @gunasaiswejan4001 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @sudfromindia5763
    @sudfromindia5763 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @charlottebeales8568
    @charlottebeales85682 жыл бұрын

    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

    @harpar1028

    Жыл бұрын

    bur chootbuk

  • @CyrusPersia-wv7zo
    @CyrusPersia-wv7zo7 ай бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @Seshnaga
    @Seshnaga6 ай бұрын

    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 😊

  • @akshitagolhani2577
    @akshitagolhani2577 Жыл бұрын

    Poem?

  • @user-ux3im8uz3h
    @user-ux3im8uz3h2 жыл бұрын

    It is actual history of Bharata ( india )

  • @LymLevolveon

    @LymLevolveon

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's called mythology not history

  • @anandhuleo

    @anandhuleo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LymLevolveon its not myth like bibel or quran

  • @angrajkarna8124

    @angrajkarna8124

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LymLevolveon it’s history

  • @LymLevolveon

    @LymLevolveon

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @LymLevolveon

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ThirdEye105
    @ThirdEye105Күн бұрын

    Who is the narrator she’s done an excellent job ?

  • @amankumar-zx1eo
    @amankumar-zx1eo2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FictionChannelIN
    @FictionChannelIN3 ай бұрын

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

  • @seina780
    @seina78011 ай бұрын

    terima kasih

  • @ramonantoniodejuanbennett6239
    @ramonantoniodejuanbennett6239 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @hungry_enderman5175

    @hungry_enderman5175

    11 ай бұрын

    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

  • @shakersade7583
    @shakersade75832 жыл бұрын

    Tq. Pleas watching spiritual reality video

  • @thetreeoflife33
    @thetreeoflife332 ай бұрын

    Thanks for saving my time

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    2 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure. 🙂

  • @thetreeoflife33

    @thetreeoflife33

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@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 ❤

  • @agniswar3
    @agniswar310 ай бұрын

    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

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your feedback.

  • @suryanarayanajagarlapudi8672
    @suryanarayanajagarlapudi86722 жыл бұрын

    Very lucid!

  • @chickencharlie1992
    @chickencharlie1992 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha! Thanks for watching!

  • @krushnamohite6844
    @krushnamohite6844 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kishordas2300

    @kishordas2300

    Жыл бұрын

    Kab hoga re

  • @obscuritymaster1880
    @obscuritymaster188010 ай бұрын

    Damn right, you never leave your dog behind.

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    10 ай бұрын

    Yep! Thanks for watching!

  • @sakondo789
    @sakondo7894 ай бұрын

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

  • @takabolun
    @takabolun Жыл бұрын

    Wow your voice so pretty

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @chamythemage22
    @chamythemage222 жыл бұрын

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

  • @davidbarber3821

    @davidbarber3821

    2 жыл бұрын

    There's been movies in Bollywood of course of it

  • @abhisheknarayanv910

    @abhisheknarayanv910

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @kaushikchakraborty5607

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @krushnamohite6844

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ekawirayoga

    @ekawirayoga

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Shiv-vb1re
    @Shiv-vb1re7 ай бұрын

    A little correction- pandu was the king even when he left dhritarashtra was just a temporary king until pandu came but since he died pandu son yudhistra should have been the king automatically but dhritarashtra didn't wanted that and never gave the kingdom back to him During the draupadi marriage karna was indeed allowed to take part

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @hirenahir76200
    @hirenahir76200 Жыл бұрын

    Deadliest war in human history

  • @magnusRAWBhaarat
    @magnusRAWBhaarat11 ай бұрын

    It's not a epic or mythology. It's history with Proofs.

  • @crewrangergaming9582
    @crewrangergaming95828 ай бұрын

    think Game of Thrones but 1000 times complex and interesting.

  • @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    @WorldHistoryEncyclopedia

    7 ай бұрын

    Yep. Thanks for watching!

  • @svsv123
    @svsv12328 күн бұрын

    Lord Ram is called Marayada Purushottam and taught Humans how to keep oneself in dignity. Lord Krishna is called Purna Purushottam who taught Humans how to keeps others in dignity. 😂 🙏🏻

  • @13suns
    @13suns4 күн бұрын

    The dolls are good

  • @lostsoul8025
    @lostsoul80252 жыл бұрын

    Finally, the Indian Civilisation. Thank You.

  • @harpar1028

    @harpar1028

    Жыл бұрын

    SAVAGE ...tribals are executed

  • @Furyyy90332
    @Furyyy903322 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashura6626
    @ashura6626 Жыл бұрын

    Droupadi married 5 husbands because it is related to droupadi's past life in her past life droupadi has done a very hard and etensive prayer to Lord shivaand when Lord shiva appeared he asked droupadi which type of boom she like to take and droupadi said she needs a husband who is (basically the 5 qualities of pandavs in her past life) so Lord siva said that it is immposible for these 5 qualities to be in a single person so he give droupadi the boom in the next life you'll get 5 husbands with these qualities , and one is that when Lord shiva apperead in nervousness and excietment droupadi said the word husband 5 times this also in her past life

  • @davidbarber3821
    @davidbarber38212 жыл бұрын

    I've been on a Far East Religion/Philosophy kick the passed week

  • @AL-tl9mt
    @AL-tl9mtКүн бұрын

    Ghandhari is actually name of the place she's from not her actual name. Ghandhar is present day Khandahar in afganistan.