Chapter IX On the story of Kâkutstha and the origin of Mândhâtâ 1-11. Vyâsa said :– O King! Once on a time, the time for Astaka S’râddha (the funeral ceremony in honour of the de... Read more
Chapter IV 1-5. Janamejaya said :– “O Brâhmanâ! The King was a Ksattriya; how could he go himself with his daughter Revatî to the Brahmâloka (the abode of Brahmâ)? I entertain a great... Read more
Chapter VII On the twin As’vins drinking the Soma Cup 1-2. Vyâsa said :– O King! When the vessel filled with the Soma juice was given to the two As’vins, Indra became very angry... Read more
Chapter VI On granting the As’vins the right to drink the Soma juice 1-3. Janamejaya said :– “O Muni! How did Maharsi Chyavana make these twin Devas drink Soma and how his words came o... Read more
Chapter V On the getting of youth by Chyavana Muni 1-6. Vyâsa said :– O King! Hearing their words, the princess began to tremble; but holding on patience she spoke to them in reserved... Read more
Chapter IV On the conversation between the two As’vins and the Princess Sukanyâ 1-38. Vyâsa said :– O King! When the King S’aryati departed, that virtuous lady devoted her time i... Read more
Chapter III On the bestowing of the daughter of the King S’aryâti to Chyavana Muni 1-11. Vyâsa said :– O King! Thus the King, troubled with cares asked his soldiers, in an angry mood.... Read more
Chapter II On the piercing of the eyes of Chyavana Muni 1. Janamejaya said :– “O Highly Fortunate One! Kindly narrate in detail the spread of the families of those kings in the Solar l... Read more
Chapter I On the Solar and Lunar Kings 1-5. Sûta said :– Glad to hear the excellent divine stories of the Solar and Lunar races, the virtuous King Janamejaya, the son of Parîksit, agai... Read more


