Contents

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I.[Astra Darsana (The Tournament)]1
II.[Swayamvara (The Bride's Choice)]14
III.[Rajasuya (The Imperial Sacrifice)]28
IV.[Dyuta (The Fatal Dice)]42
V.[Pativrata-Mahatmya (Woman's Love)]55
VI.[Go-Harana (Cattle-Lifting)]73
VII.[Udyoga (The Preparation)]86
VIII.[Bhishma-Badha (Fall of Bhishma)]100
IX.[Drona-Badha (Fall of Drona)]119
X.[Karna-Badha (Fall of Karna)]136
XI.[Sraddha (Funeral Rites)]151
XII.[Aswa-Medha (Sacrifice of the Horse)]161
[Conclusion]171
[Translator's Epilogue]174