The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic. The main story revolves around two branches of a family - the Pandavas and Kauravas - who, in the Kurukshetra War, battle for the throne of Hastinapura.

The Mahabharata is famous because it has lessons that are useful even today in our daily lives. There are several characters and many smaller stories about people and philosophical discourses interwoven in the main story.

Good friendships will sail you through tough times - The Mahabharata stresses the importance of good friendships. The bond between Krishna and Arjuna, and between Karna and Duryodhan, is inspiring. Krishna helped Arjun throughout the war and opposed him when he was wrong.

Krishna’s unconditional support and motivation played an incredible role in the victory of the Pandavas. It shows how true friends can make you feel better even in the worst times and help you overcome difficulties. They motivate you when you are at your lowest point.

Don’t hesitate to be a fierce woman -In a rigged game, the Pandavas and Kauravas wager their belongings. Draupadi, being the wife of the Pandavas, gets dragged into the game. She gets humiliated as her husbands treat her like their property. He loses her in the game.

She later gets insulted by Duryodhana and Dushanana (Kauravas) when they try to unfold her saree and ask her to sit in a compromising position in front of the entire crowd. But she doesn’t get scared by all the male dominance and takes a stand for herself.



Draupadi is furious with the treatment a woman gets in their society. She demands justice & takes an oath to wash her hair only with the blood of Duryodhana & Dushanana. She is fierce, bold, & adamant in her self-respect. She inspires women to fight for their rights and respect.

Never speak or make decisions with half knowledge - We live in an information economy, and everyone feels they know most things, or at least has an opinion about everything. Abhimanyu (Arjuna’s son) is the best example that explains why half knowledge is dangerous.

During the war, Abhimanyu creates a Charkravyu - a multi-tier defensive formation created by soldiers that looks like a disc (chakra) when viewed from above. Abhimanyu traps himself in the chakra by entering it without learning how to get out of it.

How soldiers get stuck in Chakravyu -

Similarly, we all rush to learn new skills or invest and make more money. But while doing most things, having complete knowledge reduces the chances of risk/failure.