Session 38, Damayanti Endures
This quiz is based on the 38th class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati. Damayanti, protected by her chastity, endured hardships before becoming Sairandhrī in Chedi under strict conditions. Nala, transformed into Bāhuka by Kārkotaka, served King Ṛtūparṇa, learned dice mastery, and prepared to reunite with Damayanti, upholding the higher dharma despite adversity.
Session 37, Nala and Damayanti
This quiz is based on the 37th class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati. Nala and Damayanti fall in love. Despite the plans of the Devatas, Damayanti chooses Nala in a Swayamvara. Later on, Nala loses his kingdom and wealth in a game of dice, but Damayanti remains steadfast in her love for Nala.
Session 36, Arjuna visits Indraloka
This quiz is based on the 36th class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati. Indra invites Arjuna to Indraloka. Who visits Arjuna and why does he get cursed? Who does Arjuna learn from in Indraloka and why is he accorded a high status by Indra? What task does Indra have for Arjuna.?
Session 35, Arjuna’s Divine Weapons
This quiz is based on the 35th class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati.
Yudhiṣṭhira sends Arjuna to seek divine weapons. Shiva blesses Arjuna, so do Indra, Yama, Varuṇa, and Kubera. Arjuna’s efforts will eventually pave the way for Pandava’s supremacy in the future war.
Session 34, Dharmopadesam
This quiz is based on the 34th class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati.
Yudhiṣṭhira’s replies to Draupadī form a beautiful section on Dharmopadesam. Rishis, Munis followed Dharma. Their teachings should not be denied or refuted. In the end Dharma will win.
Session 33, Krishna kills Salva
This quiz is based on the 33rd class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati.
Pradyumna fights Salva. Eventually Salva dies at the hands of Krishna. Rishi Markandeya and Rishi Baka visit the Pandavas in exile.
Session 32, The first days of Vanavasa
This quiz is based on the 32nd class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati.
The session covers the initial days of Vanavasa. VIdhura returns after Pandavas. Ved Vyasa stops a futile pursuit by Kauravas. Rishi Maitreya is insulted by Duryodhana and Krishna laments that he could not stop the game of dice. The painting is by Shivani Attri of Indra and Surabhi.
Session 31, Vanavasa Starts
This quiz is based on the 31st class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati.
Yudhishtira loses for the second time and the Pandavas leave for Vanavasa. Surya secures their sustenance with a gift to Yudhishtira. Vidura gives his strong advice to Dhṛtarāṣṭra but the destiny rolls.
Session 30, Draupadi Stands Firm
This quiz is based on the 30th class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati.
Draupadi stands firm and questions the Sabha on the legitimacy of Yudhishtira gambling her. The Sabha vacillates but omens strike. Draupadi wins everything back only for Yudhishtira to lose them all again in the second game of the dice.
Session 29, The Game Rolls
This quiz is based on the 29th class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati.
The game of dice starts. Yudhishtira gradually loses all his wealth. Vidhura tries to stop the game but is ignored. The elders are bound by their loyalty and Yudhishtira is not ready to stop playing.