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Mahabharataमहाभारत

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The Mahabharata preserves a vast body of narrative, reflection, and teaching. Arjuna and Krishna are central figures in its stories.

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Mahabharata

Adi Parva, Section CCXXVII; K. M. Ganguli translation

Itihasa · English section numbering differs from some Sanskrit critical editions.