When you ask for justification, you have to also state from whose point of view the justification is sought from. Your point of view? Eklavya’s point of view? Drona’s point of view? Drona had a

Draupadi longed for a husband with 14 qualities. Lord Shiva told her that what she is demanding is impossible, all these qualities cannot co-exist in one man. If at all he sends someone with all

Long before Pandavas were into the picture, Draupadi sought Krishna. She wanted to marry him as Krishna was known to be the finest among all Aryaputras. Draupadi had a servant named Nitambini. She used to

Arjuna and the other Pandavas went to heaven. Their presence in hell was just a test by Indra to test Yudhisthir. Arjuna had committed a sin. He killed Bheesma and Karna by forgery. Yes both

Draupadi bore the Pandavas five sons. These sons are together called Upapandavas. The Upapandavas were born when the Pandavas were in vanavas but they were raised in their maternal home – Panchal. Draupadi’s brother Dhristyadhumna

Entry of Ghatotkacha is a very smart tactical move by Krishna. On Kauravas side, Bheesma has been killed. The major threat has been removed. The next threat is Drona and Karna’s Vasava shakti. If Karna

There are instances in the Mahabharata where Kauravas have shown their humanitarian qualities 1. Vikarna protesting against the disrobing incident. 2. Yuyutsu joining Pandava camp on day one. 3. Duryodhana was never a king. He

Similarities between the two epics – Mahabharata and Iliyad. 1. Pandavas were sent to forest for 14 years, The battle of Troy was fought for 14 years. 2. When the war starts out, Arjuna is

Duryodhana was a better warrior than Bheema, when it came to Mace fight. Duryodhana means someone who is very difficult to fight with (“Dur” + “Yodhana”). Difficult warrior. In the 19th day of the war,

Because he is the god, the supreme commander of everything.  He is here to preserve Dharma, not fight it. Everyone knows that he is the avatar of Vishnu and that he can finish the war