Mahābharata
As retold by
Michael Dolan, B.V. Mahāyogi
Add caption |
Dear Readers:
I began this blog in November, thinking to share my journey in Russia with a few friends. I wanted to show how my life would be transformed through adventure in my search for truth. Along the way, I met new friends and reunited with old ones. I visited Cancun, Frankfurt, Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Kiev, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Angkor Wat, China and Los Angeles, California before returning to Mexico.
Meanwhile the blog has morphed in another direction. While I began by documenting my physical journey around the world, I'm now deeply involved in a creative project that takes up a lot of my time, so I'm sharing my creative journey. My journey has taken me thousands of years into the past, where I follow the lives and adventures of the heroes of Mahabharata.
My own creative process is incredibly chaotic, but I try to follow a certain organization. For those of you who have been following the blog, it may be difficult to see that organization, so here's a bit of a study guide.
The Mahabharata Project is a complex series of creative projects drawn together and promoted by Swami B.B. Avadhuta and his production teams in Russia, Ukraine, China, Thailand, Mexico and the United States.
The idea is to produce a series of graphic novels, books, feature films, exhibitions, and even a theme park based around the Mahabharata with a view towards promoting the values and culture of ancient Indian and Vedic civilization.
Here's a promo briefly describing the project.
Mahabharata Promo
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/promo-for-mahabharata.html
My interest as a writer is in trying to produce story ideas, episodes, scripts, screenplays and promotional materials. Here's a brief introduction to the Mahabharata...
Critical Resources and Bibliography:
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/resources-for-critical-reading-of.htmlMahabharata Introduction
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/studying-mahabharata.htmlA bit more complete introduction can be found here...
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/02/mahabharata.html
I'm preparing a course on mythology that will touch on these themes.
Notes on Mythology
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/notes-on-mythology.html
Resources for a Critical Reading of Mahabharata:
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/resources-for-critical-reading-of.html
A Skeleton for Episodes
I've been asked to prepare a skeleton of the entire work as well as potential episodes. The order of the episodes reflects a possible retelling. Obviously a work of this length can be seen in a variety of ways and lends itself to a number of different retellings. The Mahabharata is like an infinite series of Russian dolls where each doll contains within in it an infinite number of dolls.
One can begin anywhere and examine the story and life of a particular individual within the Mahabharata and find that it reveals the whole. All the stories are interconnected, and each individual can trace his own story back a number of lives. The lives of the characters and their karma criss-cross like the intertwining branches of a banyan tree that extends endlessly in all directions and reaches the sky. My current retelling is a work in progress.
I am sharing my creative process here because the Mahabharata is for everyone. I have no doubt that the finished version of the story will differ in important ways from what I'm representing here.
Of course, there are those who are worried about "authenticity" and deviation from the received version. I have done my best to refer to the most authentic translations and differ only for dramatic purposes. The license I have taken to do so is in the interest of creating literary art that furthers the purposes of the original work. Those who are fascinated by the distinction between authorized work and literary license would do well to study the distinctions between the story of Shakuntala as seen in Mahabharata and the version given by the great sanskrit poet Kalidasa. I make no comparison between myself and Kalidasa other than that I have taken a certain amount of license, following a long tradition of authors, poets, and dramatists. I don't say this as a matter of pride, but I was asked to produce this material as a part of my service to Krishna, and so I pray that there is nothing offensive in my version.
Here's the epidodes in order, as I've worked them out so far.
We begin at the ending. The devastation of Kurukshetra.
Kurukshetra: The End
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/02/chapter-one-holocaust-of-kuruksetra-it.html
The battle isn't entirely over. As an epilogue to the violence, one man is determined to revenge the memory of his father, the military mentor of the Pandavas
1. The Revenge of Ashvattama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/02/revenge.html
But there has been enough blood:
2. Draupadi forgives
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/draupadi.html
3. Mercy above Justice
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/mercy-above-justice.html
Still, Ashvatthama continues. He escapes and unleashes atomic weapons against the heir to the throne:
4. The Curse of Ashvatthama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/sanskrit-version-of-mahabharata.html
Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, makes her appearance and bids farewell to Krishna:
5. Every Wave is Favorable
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-pandavas-mourn-there-by-banks-of.html
We visit the great Bhishma, most powerful warrior who ever lived.
6. Die to Live
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/die-to-live.html
7. Bhishma's version: Listen...
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/bhismas-story-mahabharata-bhishma-said.html
Bhishma narrates the story of the Kurus and the Pandavas from the beginning with his own birth and the story of his father Shantanu and the Ganges
8. The birth of Bhishma and the story of Ganges
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/bhishmasstory-was-born-son-of-river.html
9. Bhishma continues his story with his education in the Himalayas: he meets Parashurama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-story-continues.html
10. Bhishma tells the Story of Parashurama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/die-to-live_11.html
11. Parasurama's trial by his father: obedience
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/mercy-above-justice_12.html
12. Parashurama becomes a man: Kartavirya Arjuna
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-axe-of-parashuram.html
13. Death to Tyrants: wherein Parashuram revenges himself against the kshatriyas
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/death-to-tyrants.html
14. Return of Bhishma: wherein Bhishma returns to claim the throne
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/bhisma-returns-in-this-way-i-became-man.html
15. The story of Satyavati, and how she captivates Shantanu; birth of Vyasa
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/love-and-lust.html
16. Bhishma's Oath: the terrible vow that changes the course of the dynasty
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/promises.html
17. Shantanu's Sons: Chitrangada the elder and Vichitravirya the younger
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/shantanus-sons.html
18. Bhishma abducts the three virgins at the svayamvara of the King of Kashi
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/amika-ambalika-add-caption-saying-this.html
19. A Woman Scorned: Amba's Hatred for Bhishma and her determination for revenge.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-womans-revenge.html
20. Amba performs austerities for revenge
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/austerity-and-renunciation-are-not.html
21. Amba seeks the advice of Sages
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/obey-or-die.html
22. Duel of Giants: Bhishma fights his guru Parashurama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/battle-royale.html
23. Death to Bhishma! Amba swears eternal Revenge
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/amba-performs-austerities-amba-was.html
The story of Shakuntala is a separate narrative that has little to do with the actual argument of Mahabharata other than that Shakuntala is the mother of Bharata, the ancient ancestor of the Pandavas. Still the version of Kalidas, recounted here, is one of the most charming love stories in the history of great literature and deserves to be included. Those who wish to skip this part and return to the story of Bhishma and the Kuru dynasty can skip this and go to 24 in the numbered section below.
Kunti's tale: Shakuntala
Introduction
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/shakuntala-commentary-and-introduction.html
Shakuntala Part One
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/bhisma-rests-let-me-rest-while.html
Shakuntala Part Two: Mother of India: In the ashram of Kanva
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/mother-of-india.html
Shakuntala Part Three: Mad Elephants
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/mad-elephants.html
Shakuntala Part Four: Infatuation
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/infatuation.html
Shakuntala Part Five: Marriage promises
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/kunti-tells-of-shakuntala-mother-of.html
Shakuntala Part Six: Curse of Durvasa: Absent-minded Service
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/absent-minded-service.html
Shakuntala Part Seven: A King's Amnesia
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/amnesia.html
Shakuntala Part Eight: A Royal Visit
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/royal-visit.html
Shakuntala Part Nine: The Ring
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-ring.html
(RECAP OF FIRST NINE CHAPTERS OF SHAKUNTALA STORY)
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/bhisma-rests-let-me-rest-while.html
Shakuntala Part Ten: The king discovers the ring: he travels through the air
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/story-of-shakuntala-continued.html
Shakuntala Part Eleven: Adventures of Dushyant
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/airships.html
Shakuntala Part Twelve: Dushyant in Kailash
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/complete-shakuntala-second-part.html
Shakuntala Part Thirteen: Child Bharata
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/kunti-continued-with-this-nanny-came.html
Shakuntala Part Fourteen: Reunion of Shakuntala and Dushyant
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/as-kunti-finished-her-tale-of-dushyant.html
Shakuntala Part Fifteen: Final and End of Shakuntala Story
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/shakuntala-finalebhara.html
Shakuntala Part Sixteen: Epilogue of Shakuntala Story.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/departure.html
Shakuntala Complete all in one: http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/shakuntala-final-version.html
Commentary on Shakuntala Story:
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/shakuntala-commentary-i.html
The story of the Mahabharata is continued here.
24. Bhishma continues the narrative: Origin of the Kurus. Kunti continues her story.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/family-secrets.html
25. Origin of the Pandavas: Family secrets.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/origin-of-pandavas.html
26. Kunti's sand the power of the mantra: the birth of Karna
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/kuntis-secret.html
27. "Yes, my son, he was your brother."
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/brothers.html
28 Kunti reveals more secrets. The story of Krishna
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/kunti-reveals-more-secrets.html
29. The story of Krishna continued...
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/advent-of-krishna.html
30. The birth of Krishna (from Krishna Book) by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-birth-of-krishna.html
31 Kunti finishes the story of Krishna's appearance.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/karma.html
32. Kunti reveals the secret origin of the Pandavas.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/origins.html
33. Death of a King: Pandu passes on.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/death-of-king.html
34. Bhishma continues his story: the Revenge of Amba, her rebirth as Shikhandi:
Shikhandi's story, Part One
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/shikhandis-story.html
35. Shikandi's Story Part Two
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/shikhandis-story_13.html
36. Shikandi's Story Part Three
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/shikhandis-story-part-iii.html
37. Drona and Drupada part 1: Not from woman born
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-story-of-drona-not-from-woman-born.html
38. Drona and Drupada paret 2: Childhood Friendship
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/childhood-friendship.html
39. Friends become Foes:
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/friends-will-be-foes.html
40. Friends become Foes: Drupada insults Drona
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/friends-will-be-foes_22.html
41. Bhishma's Wisdom teachings 1: Avoid Harsh Speech
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/wisdom-of-bhishma-avoid-harsh-speech.html
42. The swan and the sadhyas
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-word-to-wise.html
43. The swan continues his advice
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/advice-from-swan.html
44. Bhishma begins his departure. Death of Bhishma part 1
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/death-of-bhishma.html
45. Bhishma departs the earthly scene
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/bhishma-departs-earthly-sphere.html
46. A century later, Suta Goswami speaks the Mahabharata before Shaunaka at the Forest of Naimisharanya. http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/naimisharanya-forest.html
47. Suta Goswami begins his description of how the Mahabharata was spoken at the snake sacrifice by Vaishampayana Rishi. He tells the history of Maharaja Pariksit and how his curse by a brahmana led to his murder by Taksaka. http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/snake-sacrifice.html
46.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-snake-people.html
Interesting Mahabharata Links for discussion:
Vedic technology: http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/amazing-vedic-aeronautics.html
Vedic weapons: http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/vedic-weapons.html
As this work is continuing, I will add more.
Mahābharata
As retold by
Michael Dolan, B.V. Mahāyogi
Add caption |
Dear Readers:
I began this blog in November, thinking to share my journey in Russia with a few friends. I wanted to show how my life would be transformed through adventure in my search for truth. Along the way, I met new friends and reunited with old ones. I visited Cancun, Frankfurt, Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Kiev, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Angkor Wat, China and Los Angeles, California before returning to Mexico.
Meanwhile the blog has morphed in another direction. While I began by documenting my physical journey around the world, I'm now deeply involved in a creative project that takes up a lot of my time, so I'm sharing my creative journey. My journey has taken me thousands of years into the past, where I follow the lives and adventures of the heroes of Mahabharata.
My own creative process is incredibly chaotic, but I try to follow a certain organization. For those of you who have been following the blog, it may be difficult to see that organization, so here's a bit of a study guide.
The Mahabharata Project is a complex series of creative projects drawn together and promoted by Swami B.B. Avadhuta and his production teams in Russia, Ukraine, China, Thailand, Mexico and the United States.
The idea is to produce a series of graphic novels, books, feature films, exhibitions, and even a theme park based around the Mahabharata with a view towards promoting the values and culture of ancient Indian and Vedic civilization.
Here's a promo briefly describing the project.
Mahabharata Promo
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/promo-for-mahabharata.html
My interest as a writer is in trying to produce story ideas, episodes, scripts, screenplays and promotional materials. Here's a brief introduction to the Mahabharata...
Critical Resources and Bibliography:
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/resources-for-critical-reading-of.htmlMahabharata Introduction
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/studying-mahabharata.htmlA bit more complete introduction can be found here...
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/02/mahabharata.html
I'm preparing a course on mythology that will touch on these themes.
Notes on Mythology
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/notes-on-mythology.html
Resources for a Critical Reading of Mahabharata:
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/resources-for-critical-reading-of.html
A Skeleton for Episodes
I've been asked to prepare a skeleton of the entire work as well as potential episodes. The order of the episodes reflects a possible retelling. Obviously a work of this length can be seen in a variety of ways and lends itself to a number of different retellings. The Mahabharata is like an infinite series of Russian dolls where each doll contains within in it an infinite number of dolls.
One can begin anywhere and examine the story and life of a particular individual within the Mahabharata and find that it reveals the whole. All the stories are interconnected, and each individual can trace his own story back a number of lives. The lives of the characters and their karma criss-cross like the intertwining branches of a banyan tree that extends endlessly in all directions and reaches the sky. My current retelling is a work in progress.
I am sharing my creative process here because the Mahabharata is for everyone. I have no doubt that the finished version of the story will differ in important ways from what I'm representing here.
Of course, there are those who are worried about "authenticity" and deviation from the received version. I have done my best to refer to the most authentic translations and differ only for dramatic purposes. The license I have taken to do so is in the interest of creating literary art that furthers the purposes of the original work. Those who are fascinated by the distinction between authorized work and literary license would do well to study the distinctions between the story of Shakuntala as seen in Mahabharata and the version given by the great sanskrit poet Kalidasa. I make no comparison between myself and Kalidasa other than that I have taken a certain amount of license, following a long tradition of authors, poets, and dramatists. I don't say this as a matter of pride, but I was asked to produce this material as a part of my service to Krishna, and so I pray that there is nothing offensive in my version.
Here's the epidodes in order, as I've worked them out so far.
We begin at the ending. The devastation of Kurukshetra.
Kurukshetra: The End
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/02/chapter-one-holocaust-of-kuruksetra-it.html
The battle isn't entirely over. As an epilogue to the violence, one man is determined to revenge the memory of his father, the military mentor of the Pandavas
1. The Revenge of Ashvattama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/02/revenge.html
But there has been enough blood:
2. Draupadi forgives
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/draupadi.html
3. Mercy above Justice
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/mercy-above-justice.html
Still, Ashvatthama continues. He escapes and unleashes atomic weapons against the heir to the throne:
4. The Curse of Ashvatthama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/sanskrit-version-of-mahabharata.html
Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, makes her appearance and bids farewell to Krishna:
5. Every Wave is Favorable
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-pandavas-mourn-there-by-banks-of.html
We visit the great Bhishma, most powerful warrior who ever lived.
6. Die to Live
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/die-to-live.html
7. Bhishma's version: Listen...
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/bhismas-story-mahabharata-bhishma-said.html
Bhishma narrates the story of the Kurus and the Pandavas from the beginning with his own birth and the story of his father Shantanu and the Ganges
8. The birth of Bhishma and the story of Ganges
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/bhishmasstory-was-born-son-of-river.html
9. Bhishma continues his story with his education in the Himalayas: he meets Parashurama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-story-continues.html
10. Bhishma tells the Story of Parashurama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/die-to-live_11.html
11. Parasurama's trial by his father: obedience
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/mercy-above-justice_12.html
12. Parashurama becomes a man: Kartavirya Arjuna
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-axe-of-parashuram.html
13. Death to Tyrants: wherein Parashuram revenges himself against the kshatriyas
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/death-to-tyrants.html
14. Return of Bhishma: wherein Bhishma returns to claim the throne
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/bhisma-returns-in-this-way-i-became-man.html
15. The story of Satyavati, and how she captivates Shantanu; birth of Vyasa
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/love-and-lust.html
16. Bhishma's Oath: the terrible vow that changes the course of the dynasty
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/promises.html
17. Shantanu's Sons: Chitrangada the elder and Vichitravirya the younger
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/shantanus-sons.html
18. Bhishma abducts the three virgins at the svayamvara of the King of Kashi
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/amika-ambalika-add-caption-saying-this.html
19. A Woman Scorned: Amba's Hatred for Bhishma and her determination for revenge.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-womans-revenge.html
20. Amba performs austerities for revenge
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/austerity-and-renunciation-are-not.html
21. Amba seeks the advice of Sages
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/obey-or-die.html
22. Duel of Giants: Bhishma fights his guru Parashurama
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/battle-royale.html
23. Death to Bhishma! Amba swears eternal Revenge
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/amba-performs-austerities-amba-was.html
The story of Shakuntala is a separate narrative that has little to do with the actual argument of Mahabharata other than that Shakuntala is the mother of Bharata, the ancient ancestor of the Pandavas. Still the version of Kalidas, recounted here, is one of the most charming love stories in the history of great literature and deserves to be included. Those who wish to skip this part and return to the story of Bhishma and the Kuru dynasty can skip this and go to 24 in the numbered section below.
Kunti's tale: Shakuntala
Introduction
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/shakuntala-commentary-and-introduction.html
Shakuntala Part One
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/bhisma-rests-let-me-rest-while.html
Shakuntala Part Two: Mother of India: In the ashram of Kanva
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/mother-of-india.html
Shakuntala Part Three: Mad Elephants
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/mad-elephants.html
Shakuntala Part Four: Infatuation
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/infatuation.html
Shakuntala Part Five: Marriage promises
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/03/kunti-tells-of-shakuntala-mother-of.html
Shakuntala Part Six: Curse of Durvasa: Absent-minded Service
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/absent-minded-service.html
Shakuntala Part Seven: A King's Amnesia
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/amnesia.html
Shakuntala Part Eight: A Royal Visit
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/royal-visit.html
Shakuntala Part Nine: The Ring
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-ring.html
(RECAP OF FIRST NINE CHAPTERS OF SHAKUNTALA STORY)
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/bhisma-rests-let-me-rest-while.html
Shakuntala Part Ten: The king discovers the ring: he travels through the air
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/story-of-shakuntala-continued.html
Shakuntala Part Eleven: Adventures of Dushyant
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/airships.html
Shakuntala Part Twelve: Dushyant in Kailash
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/complete-shakuntala-second-part.html
Shakuntala Part Thirteen: Child Bharata
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/kunti-continued-with-this-nanny-came.html
Shakuntala Part Fourteen: Reunion of Shakuntala and Dushyant
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/as-kunti-finished-her-tale-of-dushyant.html
Shakuntala Part Fifteen: Final and End of Shakuntala Story
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/shakuntala-finalebhara.html
Shakuntala Part Sixteen: Epilogue of Shakuntala Story.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/departure.html
Shakuntala Complete all in one: http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/shakuntala-final-version.html
Commentary on Shakuntala Story:
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/shakuntala-commentary-i.html
The story of the Mahabharata is continued here.
24. Bhishma continues the narrative: Origin of the Kurus. Kunti continues her story.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/family-secrets.html
25. Origin of the Pandavas: Family secrets.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/origin-of-pandavas.html
26. Kunti's sand the power of the mantra: the birth of Karna
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/kuntis-secret.html
27. "Yes, my son, he was your brother."
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/brothers.html
28 Kunti reveals more secrets. The story of Krishna
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/kunti-reveals-more-secrets.html
29. The story of Krishna continued...
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/advent-of-krishna.html
30. The birth of Krishna (from Krishna Book) by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-birth-of-krishna.html
31 Kunti finishes the story of Krishna's appearance.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/04/karma.html
32. Kunti reveals the secret origin of the Pandavas.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/origins.html
33. Death of a King: Pandu passes on.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/death-of-king.html
34. Bhishma continues his story: the Revenge of Amba, her rebirth as Shikhandi:
Shikhandi's story, Part One
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/shikhandis-story.html
35. Shikandi's Story Part Two
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/shikhandis-story_13.html
36. Shikandi's Story Part Three
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/shikhandis-story-part-iii.html
37. Drona and Drupada part 1: Not from woman born
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-story-of-drona-not-from-woman-born.html
38. Drona and Drupada paret 2: Childhood Friendship
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/childhood-friendship.html
39. Friends become Foes:
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/friends-will-be-foes.html
40. Friends become Foes: Drupada insults Drona
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/friends-will-be-foes_22.html
41. Bhishma's Wisdom teachings 1: Avoid Harsh Speech
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/wisdom-of-bhishma-avoid-harsh-speech.html
42. The swan and the sadhyas
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-word-to-wise.html
43. The swan continues his advice
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/advice-from-swan.html
44. Bhishma begins his departure. Death of Bhishma part 1
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/death-of-bhishma.html
45. Bhishma departs the earthly scene
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/bhishma-departs-earthly-sphere.html
46. A century later, Suta Goswami speaks the Mahabharata before Shaunaka at the Forest of Naimisharanya. http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/naimisharanya-forest.html
47. Suta Goswami begins his description of how the Mahabharata was spoken at the snake sacrifice by Vaishampayana Rishi. He tells the history of Maharaja Pariksit and how his curse by a brahmana led to his murder by Taksaka. http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/snake-sacrifice.html
46.
http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-snake-people.html
47. http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-story-of-nagas.html
48. http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/06/mahabharata-as-retold-by-michael-dolan-b.html
Interesting Mahabharata Links for discussion:
Vedic technology: http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/amazing-vedic-aeronautics.html
Vedic weapons: http://mexpostfact.blogspot.com/2015/05/vedic-weapons.html
As this work is continuing, I will add more.
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