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Subhadravivaha Parva is the eighteenth upa parva included in the first maha parva, named as Adi parva, in Mahabharata. Vyshampayana had narrated the historical events to Janamejaya, on his queries:

How Krishna appreciated Arjuna as the most suitable bridegroom for Subhadra?

Krishna wanted to convince Balarama and his father Vasudeva regarding the marriage of Subhadra with Arjuna. Initially, Balarama was thinking to select either Duryodhana or Bhima, since both of them had learned mace fight under Balarama. Krishna started to tell about the various special capabilities of Arjuna. Krishna had performed penance with Arjuna at Prabhasa. Both of them had attended the festival at Raivata Mountain together. God Shiva had been pleased to bless Arjuna and when Krishna told the facts, Balarama was convinced.

Rajyalabha Parva is the fifteenth upa parva included in the first maha parva, namely the Adi parva in Mahabharata. Vyshampayana had narrated the historic events to Janamejaya, on his queries:

What did Pandavas do after Vidura had visited Panchala?

Pandavas discussed with Krishna and asked permission of Drupada to go to Hastinapur and to accompany Kunti and Draupadi with them.

Who was the main witness for the farewell of Pandavas from Panchala?

Viduragama Parva is the fourteenth upa parva in the first maha parva, named as Adi parva, in Mahabharata. Vyshampayana had narrated the historic events to Janamejaya, on his queries:

How the news of Pandavas’ marriage with Draupadi reached Hastinapura?

Vaivahika Parva is the thirteenth upa parva in the first maha parva, named as Adi parva, in the epic Mahabharata. Vyshampayana had narrated the historical events to Janamejaya, on his queries:

What was the opinion of King Drupada regarding his son in laws?

King Drupada was very happy to know about his sons in laws. He wished to give away his daughter in marriage to Pandavas. When Drupada learnt that the successful people of swayamvara were the Pandavas, he felt extremely happy. He decided to conduct a feast to the guests of swayamvara with the Pandavas and sent through his priest, an invition to Pandavas for attending the feast.

Who was the priest for Draupadi swayamvara?

Swayamvara Parva is the twelfth upa parva in the first maha parva, named as Adi parva, in the epic Mahabharata. Vyshampayana had narrated the historical events to Janamejaya, on his queries:

Where did the Pandavas halt for Draupadi swayamvara?

The five Pandava brothers with their mother Kunti had stayed in the house of a potter, in the capital of Panchala. They had dressed like Brahmin priests. On the day of the Draupadi swayamvara, all the five Pandava brothers, Yudhishtira, Bheema, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva had moved to the palace of Drupada, disguised as Brahmin priests and walked along with other Brahmin priests and seated among working Brahmins.When they had left Kunti from the house of the potter, they told her to bring alms for her to eat that day’s food.

Who had the leading role in the Draupadi swayamvara?

Chaitraratha Parva is the elevnth upa parva in the first maha parva named as Adi parva in the epic Mahabharat. Mahabharat epic had been told by Vyasa to his son Shuka and to disciple Vyshampayana Rishi. We hear the holy incidences from the mouth of Vyshampayana as told to Janamejaya on his queries.

What happened to the Pandavas in Ekachakrinagar after killing Bakasura?

Bakasura Parva is the tenth upa parva included in the first maha parva, named as Adi parva, in the epic Mahabharat.

मूलं भुजगैः शिखरं विहगैः शाखां प्लवगैः कुसुमानि भृगैः ।
आश्चर्यमेतत् खलुचन्दनस्य परोपकाराय सतां विभूतयः ॥

Ninth upa parva in the epic Mahabharat is the Hidimba Vadha Parva, under the first mahaparva named as Adi parva . All the five Pandava brothers saved their lives, since they had obediently followed the instructions and advices of their mother. Vidura started thinking, regarding the moral lessons, actually shown by Purochana by getting his own end of life, in the burnt lac home. After eating good food received from Kunti, the other unknown five forest brothers, the sons of the lady servant, due to greed or over temptation, had consumed the alcohol, and died there. Vidura himself confirmed the idea, as uncontrolled consuming of alcohol would always bring adverse end to the human life.