The Characters of Epic Mahabharata - Volume 4

Pandava Legacy

Research on Epic characters' genealogy, life and legacy, actions and consequences 

The Pandava Legacy 

The Mahabharata stands as one of humanity's most significant literary achievements, a work of such profound complexity and moral depth that it has shaped the spiritual and cultural consciousness of millions across millennia. Within this vast epic, no characters command greater attention or embody the struggle between Dharma and adharma more completely than the Pandavas and their extraordinary circle of companions, allies, and descendants.

This fourth volume of The Characters of Epic Mahabharata series undertakes the ambitious task of presenting a comprehensive, scholarly examination of sixteen pivotal figures who define the Pandava narrative. From Pandu, the noble king whose divine curse catalysed extraordinary events, to Parikshit, who carried the Pandava legacy into future generations, each character represents a distinct facet of the human experience as understood through the lens of ancient Indian wisdom. 

Character Coverage 

The Royal Foundation: 

• Pandu - The noble king whose divine curse catalyzed extraordinary events • Kunti - The devoted queen whose divine boons brought forth legendary sons 

The Five Brothers: • Yudhishthira - The embodiment of Dharma and righteous kingship • Bhimasena - The mighty warrior of unparalleled physical strength • Arjuna - The peerless archer and Krishna's chosen disciple • Nakula - The handsome twin, master of horses and swordsmanship • Sahadeva - The wise twin, astrologer and keeper of divine knowledge 

The Extraordinary Princess: • Draupadi - The fire-born queen whose polyandrous marriage became central to the epic's moral complexity 

The Extended Circle: • Ghatotkacha - Bhima's powerful rakshasa son, the demon prince • Virata - The generous king who provided sanctuary during exile • Sudeshna - The queen of Virata, protector during the incognito year • Uttara - The brave prince who fought alongside Arjuna • Uttara Kumari - The princess who became Abhimanyu's wife • Barbarika - The tragic young hero of immense power • Abhimanyu - The promising warrior prince, doomed hero of Kurukshetra • Parikshit - The future king who carried the Pandava legacy forward.

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Publication date: 2025-07-17

ISBNs: ‎ 979-8292923534     (paperback) 

Length: 443 pages

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