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Sadhguru looks at the essence of what the story of Mahabharat
represents, and explores crucial episodes of the epic from
Duryodhanas choices to Krishnas role in Kurukshetra. Click on each
story to read it.
Sadhguru: Essentially, the story is trying to make sure that every kind of
human being, from the lowest to the highest possibility, has a role to play.
If you involve yourself in the story, you can see yourself playing out so
many roles. Are you a Duryodhana, are you a Bhima, are you a
Yudhisthara? Every one of the emotions that led these people to grand
disasters exists within you, and they are leading you to minor disasters
because you are a minor human being compared to them. If you were a
very big human being, you would have gotten into big trouble. The
Mahabharat is not for entertainment. You can grow out of many things in
the process of living through what other people lived through. If you have
to live it, it would be too expensive life-wise. Without going through the
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Mahabharat Stories
Karna A Great Being Gone Bad
Karna is among the most popular yet tragic heroes of the epic. What was it
that tied Karna to the Kauravas side despite his noble and honorable
character?
Duryodhanas Big Mistake
This story relates a situation when Krishna was approached to become an
ally, by both Duryodhana and Arjuna, as they were building up great
armies before the battle at Kurukshetra. Duryodhanas attitude and choice
cost him dearly, though he doesnt immediately realize his folly.
No Black and White in Life
Sadhguru looks at Krishnas offer to Duryodhana to illustrate dharma and
adharma, and that there is no black and white in life.
Treachery at Kurukshetra
One of the most confusing aspects of Krishna is his use of deceit during the
war. We look at the basis behind these actions through some vividly
narrated incidents from the battle.
Krishnas Game of War
Among the lesser known of the many Mahabharata stories, this short
South Indian tale features a king from Udipi and Krishnas penchant for
peanuts.
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Ceekaykay 7 months ago
So lets play this game
Intensely in this living moment
Seeking neither wealth nor fame
But pure bliss the real ornament................
Pranams to Sadhguru

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RSB 7 months ago
whatever!

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Iswari S 6 months ago
Sadhguru, I felt very sorry at times, when I recalled astrological predictions about
my life. I often felt the suspense element was absent. Then, when I learnt from a
Forest Flower article that my life need not be according to those predictions as a
result of my initiation into Shambhavi Mahamudra by YOU, I was delighted. Wish
I always know JOY with YOU... SHAMBHO, I BOW DOWN TO YOU. I BOW
DOWN TO YOU.

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Kedar 7 months ago
I am kinda disappointed with the Mahabharata war. If this type of war happened
today and say they let some king or nation to supply nourishment, then surely
someone will bribe them to poison the food.
Jokes apart..In India they say that Krishna actually plotted the Mahabharata. He
wanted this war to happen because till that time all the wars were only fought
over women. He wanted men to evolve and fight over greater issues, which is
fight for righteousness or Dharma.


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Sadhguru Daas 7 months ago
Sadhguru, I heard above lines in Leela Series as well, and from that moment this
is getting over my head if i think on it :) Please bless us to have an experiential
glimpse into your insights. Pranams.


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