Mahabharata Episode 10 | Adi Parva - Astika: Savior of Snakes

Welcome back to our captivating Mahabharata series! In the last episode, we explored Garuda's birth, his noble virtues, and why the snakes, devoid of Amruth, remain mortal. Today, we dive into a dramatic ritual where mortal snakes are sacrificed in flames, followed by Astika's heroic intervention and his intriguing backstory.

Join us as Sauti narrates to the sages in Naimisharanya, revealing the curse of Kadru on her children and Adhi Sesha's journey of penance. Discover how Vasuki and his brothers sought to escape their fate, the prophecy of Jaratkaru, and the grand snake sacrifice initiated by King Janamejaya.

Witness Astika's arrival to stop the mass slaughter, his wise words to King Janamejaya, and the ultimate cessation of the ritual. Learn how compassion triumphs over vengeance and sets the stage for the epic narration of the Mahabharata by Vaishampayana.

Stay tuned for our next episode, where we begin the legendary tale of the Mahabharata, starting with the births of its iconic characters like Satyavati and Veda Vyasa. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and support us in bringing more fascinating stories from Indian epics to you!

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Theme of Mahabharata
1:07 Characters in the episode
1:22 Sauti narrates Astika's story
1:43 Adhi Sesha's penance
2:23 Vasuki is concerned for family
2:53 Vasuki learns about the prophecy
3:30 Jaratkaru meets his ancestors
4:20 Astika's birth
5:02 Janamejaya's snake sacrifice commences
6:10 Astika arrives at snake sacrifice
7:00 Astika stops the snake sacrifice
7:52 Janamejaya speaks to Veda Vyasa
9:02 Vyasa asks Vaishampayana to narrate Mahabharata
9:17 What's in the next episode?