Reading Notes : Epified Mahabharata

Mahabharata Episode 23 - Pandavas Escape

The start of my story, which could be used as a flashback scene.  This video goes into detail about how the Pandava brothers' escape.  The palace was made of combustible material, but they were able to escape the fire due to a secret tunnel that was built underground leading to the forest. 

Mahabharata Episode 42 - Yudhishthir Gambles

The Pandavas play a game of dice.  Yudhishthir accepts an invitation in politeness and customary procedure, although still wary.  The Pandavas are guided to the imperial court, their rival 'cheats' in the game by choosing a substitute.  There are many powerful men viewing the game.  
Yudhishthir lost the first game, the Pandava wealth was taken.
Yudhishthir then bets his gold, treasure, and fine jewels, but loses that as well.
His kingdom, horses, and army were then lost as well as Yudhisthir loses round after round, and is finally left with nothing. 

Story of Pride, Greed

Mahabharata Episode 43 - The Gambling Match

Yudhisthir's final wager is his brother, a respected warrior.  He loses his brother and is unable to do anything about it.  Sadev knew all principals of morality, and lost that as well.  He wages another brother, who is a master of archery.  Yudhisthir even wagers Bhima and loses him as well.  Yudhisthir finally has nothing else but himself, and comes to lose that as well.

The Mahabharata: Karmic Revolution.  Public Library.


Bibliography

The many episodes that epify the Mahabharata may be found at this link here.  All the specific videos that I took notes on have already been linked above.   These videos are found on Youtube by an account called Epified TV (India).  The Title of the work is "The Mahabharata: Karmic Revolution".  2015-2016 (new episodes are still being added)

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