Question

Write the Parva of Mahabharata in right order: A. Adi Parva B. Sabha Parva C. Vana Parva D. Virata Parva E. Shanti Parva Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D, E
• B. B, C, D, E, A
• C. C, D, E, A, B
• D. D, E, A, B, C

Hint:

Early Mahabharata sequence: Adi Parva $\rightarrow$ Sabha Parva $\rightarrow$ Vana Parva $\rightarrow$ Virata Parva $\rightarrow$ later war-related Parvas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Mahabharata is divided into several books called Parvas. These Parvas narrate the events of the epic in chronological order.

Step 1: Understanding Adi Parva. Adi Parva is the first book of Mahabharata. It includes:
• Origin of the Kuru dynasty,
• Birth of Pandavas and Kauravas,
• Early history of the kingdom. Thus: \[ A \text{ comes first} \]

Step 2: Understanding Sabha Parva. Sabha Parva describes:
• Royal assembly,
• Dice game,
• Defeat and exile of Pandavas. Hence: \[ B \text{ comes after } A \]

Step 3: Understanding Vana Parva. Vana Parva narrates the exile period of the Pandavas in the forest. Thus: \[ C \text{ comes after } B \]

Step 4: Understanding Virata Parva. Virata Parva describes the final year of exile spent in disguise in King Virata's kingdom. Hence: \[ D \text{ comes after } C \]

Step 5: Understanding Shanti Parva. Shanti Parva comes after the Kurukshetra war and contains teachings on:
• Dharma,
• Kingship,
• Morality,
• Peace. Thus: \[ E \text{ comes last} \]

Step 6: Final chronological order. The correct sequence is: \[ \text{Adi Parva} \rightarrow \text{Sabha Parva} \rightarrow \text{Vana Parva} \rightarrow \text{Virata Parva} \rightarrow \text{Shanti Parva} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{A, B, C, D, E} \]