The Mahabharat depicts sibling rivalry, diplomatic manoeuvring and shifting of human values. It climaxes in a direct confrontation on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, between five sons of King Pandu (Pandavas) and hundred sons of King Dhritarastra (Kauravas). It is a tale of war between brothers – between sons and fathers; students and teachers.
It marks the end of Dvapar Yuga (an era of moral lifes of values and principles) and the commencement of Kal Yuga (an era of selfishness, deceit and immorality).
The Mahabharat is divided into eighteen books or chapters (called Parvas):
01. Adi Parva 02. Sabha Parva
03. Aranyak or Van Parva 04. Virat Parva
05. Udyog Parva 06. Bhishma Parva
07. Drona Parva 08. Karna Parva
09. Shalya Parva 10. Sauptika Parva
11. Stri Parva 12. Shanti Parva
13. Anushashana Parva 14. Ashwamegha Parva
15. Ashramvasik Parva 16. Musala Parva
17. Mahaprasthanika Parva 18. Swargarohan Parva
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