Read the Mahabharata

• Adi Parva (The Book of Beginnings): The origins of the Kuru dynasty, the births of the Pandavas and Kauravas, and the events leading to the great conflict.
• Sabha Parva (The Book of the Assembly Hall): The building of the great hall, the Rajasuya sacrifice, the fateful game of dice, and Draupadi's humiliation.
• Vana Parva (The Book of the Forest): The Pandavas' twelve years of exile in the forest, filled with stories of Nala, Savitri, and many adventures.
• Virata Parva (The Book of Virata): The Pandavas spend their thirteenth year in disguise at the court of King Virata.
• Udyoga Parva (The Book of Effort): Preparations for war, diplomatic missions, Krishna's embassy to the Kauravas, and the mustering of armies.
• Bhishma Parva (The Book of Bhishma): The first days of the great battle with Bhishma as commander, including the sacred Bhagavad Gita.
• Drona Parva (The Book of Drona): Drona takes command of the Kaurava army. The death of Abhimanyu and the fall of Drona.
• Karna Parva (The Book of Karna): Karna becomes commander of the Kaurava forces and faces his destiny on the battlefield.
• Shalya Parva (The Book of Shalya): The final days of battle under Shalya's command, the mace duel between Bhima and Duryodhana.
• Sauptika Parva (The Book of the Sleeping Warriors): Ashwatthama's devastating night raid on the sleeping Pandava camp.
• Stri Parva (The Book of the Women): The lamentations of the women on the battlefield, Gandhari's grief and her curse upon Krishna.
• Ashvamedhika Parva (The Book of the Horse Sacrifice): Yudhishthira performs the great Ashvamedha sacrifice to purify himself after the war.
• Ashramavasika Parva (The Book of the Hermitage): Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, and Kunti retire to the forest and perish in a forest fire.
• Mausala Parva (The Book of the Clubs): The destruction of the Yadava clan, the death of Krishna, and the submergence of Dwaraka.
• Mahaprasthanika Parva (The Book of the Great Journey): The Pandavas renounce their kingdom and begin their final journey toward Mount Meru.
• Svargarohanika Parva (The Book of the Ascent to Heaven): Yudhishthira's ascent to heaven, his final test, and the reunion with all who have passed.