Episode 15 | Bharata origins: Dushyanta & Shakuntala's love story | Mahabharata | Adi Parva

Welcome back to the Mahabharata Series by Katha Yogam! Today, we dive into the timeless love story of Dushyanta and Shakuntala, originally from the Mahabharata. While the great poet Kalidasa adapted this tale into his famous play Abhijnanasakuntalam, adding dramatic twists, we focus on the original version that captures the pure and enduring bond between the mighty King Dushyanta and the graceful Shakuntala.

Join us as we explore the journey of Dushyanta, a king known for his unmatched strength, who, during a hunting expedition, stumbles upon the serene ashram of Sage Kanwa. Here, he encounters Shakuntala, a young woman of extraordinary beauty and grace. Their instant connection leads to a marriage blessed by the gods and destined to shape the future of a great dynasty.

Witness the emotional moment when Shakuntala, accompanied by her young son, approaches Dushyanta in his royal court, seeking recognition for herself and their child. Her heartfelt plea, filled with love and devotion, eventually leads to divine intervention that reveals the truth and restores their bond.

This episode is a tale of love, truth, and destiny, illustrating how the strength of character and the power of truth shape the future of an entire dynasty. Don't miss this captivating story that marks the beginning of the Bharata lineage.

Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our journey through the Mahabharata. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Katha Yogam for more epic tales!

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:46 Theme of Mahabharata
1:12 Characters in the episode
1:27 Vaishampayana's narration of Dushyanta
2:59 Dushyanta meets Shakuntala
3:51 Story of Shakuntala's birth
5:41 Dushyanta marries Shakuntala
6:36 Kanwa blesses the marriage
7:15 Bharata is born
7:46 Shakuntala in Dushyanta's court
8:24 Shakuntala talks: importance of a wife
9:30 Shakuntala talks: importance of a child
10:36 Shakuntala talks: importance of truth
11:53 Shakuntala laments her fate
12:38 Truth revealed
13:00 Dushyanta's confession
13:37 Vaishampayana tells Bharata's greatness
14:14 What's in the next episode?