Parva

The parts (books) of the Mahabharata

1 – Adi Parva – The book of the beginning
2 – Sabha Parva – The book of the assembly hall
3 – Vana Parva – The book of the forest
4 – Virata Parva – The book of Virata
5 – Udyoga Parva – The book of the (war) preparations
6 – Bhishma Parva – The book of Bhishma
7 – Drona Parva – The book of Drona
8 – Karna Parva – The book of Karna
9 – Shalya Parva – The book of Shalya
10 – Sauptika Parva – The book of the night attack
11 – Stri Parva – The book of the women
12 – Shanti Parva – The book of peace
13 – Anusasana Parva – The book of instruction
14 – Ashvamedha Parva – The book of the horse sacrifice
15 – Ashramavasaka Parva – The book of the visit in the hermitage
16 – Mausala Parva – The book of the clubs
17 – Mahaprasthanika Parva – The book of the great departure
18 – Svargarohanika Parva – The book of of the ascent to heaven