The Mahabharata Virata Parva

The Mahabharata: Virata Parva is a chapter in the epic Indian literary classic The Mahabharata. This ancient Sanskrit literature was not written by a single person but is attributed to the sage Vyasa with different alterations and translations over time by scholars. Kisari Mohan Gangulis English translation of The Mahabharata is important as it made the epic accessible to a wider audience in the late nineteenth century. Virata Parva is the fourth of eighteen volumes (parvas) comprising The Mahabharata. It is an important passage of the epic that tells the story of a significant occurrence during the Pandavas exile. at disguise the Pandava brothers seek safety at King Viratas palace. This parva recounts their adventures while living in secret in Viratas realm. During this time each Pandava takes on a new role and faces new challenges. Notable events in Virata Parva include the Kauravas seizure of King Viratas livestock the fight fought by the Pandavas allies against the Kaurava armies and the reveal of the Pandavas true identities at the end of their exile. Read more Continue reading Read less