Question

Choose the series of Parvas of Mahābhārata:
A. Sabhāparva
B. Virāṭaparva
C. Vanaparva
D. Ādiparva

• A. D, A, C, B
• B. D, C, A, B
• C. D, B, A, C
• D. D, C, B, A

Hint:

First four Parvas: Ādi → Sabhā → Vana → Virāṭa. Easy mnemonic: “Ādi Sets Victory.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Parvas.
The Mahābhārata is divided into 18 Parvas (books or sections).
Among them, the first four are very important in setting the stage for the epic.
Step 2: Order of the Parvas.
- Ādiparva (D): The beginning section, narrating genealogies and background of the Kuru dynasty.
- Sabhāparva (A): Describes the assembly hall and the game of dice episode.
- Vanaparva (C): Narrates the exile of the Pāṇḍavas in the forest.
- Virāṭaparva (B): Describes the Pāṇḍavas’ life incognito in Virāṭa’s kingdom.
Step 3: Correct Sequence.
The correct chronological order is: Ādiparva → Sabhāparva → Vanaparva → Virāṭaparva.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the right sequence is D, A, C, B.