The Vana Parva (Third Book) contains -
Aranyaka Parva: The Pandavas begin their exile in the forest and adapt to their new life.
Kirmira-vadha Parva: Bhima kills the demon Kirmira, who attacks the Pandavas in the forest.
Arjunabhigamana Parva: Arjuna leaves to perform austerities and obtain divine weapons.
Kairata (Kirata) Parva: Arjuna is tested by Shiva in the form of a hunter and receives the Pashupata weapon.
Indralokagamana Parva: Arjuna visits heaven and gains celestial weapons and training.
Nalopakhyana Parva: The story of Nala and Damayanti teaches endurance through hardship.
Tirtha-yatra Parva: The Pandavas travel to holy sites and hear many ancient legends.
Yaksha-yudha Parva: Bhima fights Yakshas and Rakshasas while seeking celestial lotuses.
Nivata-kavacha-yudha Parva: Arjuna destroys the powerful Nivatakavacha demons on behalf of the gods.
Ajagara Parva: Yudhishthira's wisdom frees Bhima from a giant serpent's grasp.
Markandeya-Samasya Parva: Sage Markandeya answers Yudhishthira's questions through inspiring stories and teachings.
Draupadi-Satyabhama Samvada Parva: Draupadi explains the principles that guide her married life.
Ghosha-yatra Parva: Duryodhana's attempt to mock the Pandavas ends in humiliation by the Gandharvas.
Mriga Sapnovbhava Parva: A dream persuades the Pandavas to move to a new forest region.
Vrihi Drounika Parva: Additional legends and teachings are narrated as the exile nears its end.
Draupadi-harana Parva: Jayadratha kidnaps Draupadi but is defeated and captured by the Pandavas.
Jayadhratha Vimokshana Parva: Jayadratha is spared and released after being publicly humiliated.
Rama Upakhyana Parva: The story of Rama's exile and victory is told to encourage the Pandavas.
Pativrata-mahatmya Parva: The power of devotion and fidelity is illustrated through the story of Savitri.
Kundalaharana Parva: Karna gives away his divine armor and earrings to Indra.
Aranya (Araneya) Parva: The Pandavas complete their forest exile and prepare for the final year in disguise.
The Virat Parva (Fourth Book) contains -
Vairata Parva: The Pandavas spend their final year of exile living in disguise in King Virata's kingdom.
Kichaka-vadha Parva: Bhima kills the powerful Kichaka after he repeatedly harasses Draupadi.
Go-harana Parva: Arjuna defeats the Kaurava army and recovers Virata's stolen cattle.
Vaivahika Parva: The exile ends with the marriage of Abhimanyu and Uttara, strengthening the Pandava alliance.
The Udyoga Parva (Fifth Book) contains -
Sanjayana Parva: Sanjaya returns from the Pandavas with their final ssage of peace for the Kauravas.
Prajagara Parva: A sleepless Dhritarashtra discusses politics, duty, and the coming crisis with Vidura.
Sanatsujata Parva: The sage Sanatsujata teaches profound spiritual truths about life, death, and the self.
Yana-sandhi Parva: Both sides make final preparations as peace efforts collapse and war becos inevitable.
Bhagavad-Yana Parva: Krishna personally travels to Hastinapura in a final attempt to prevent the war.
Sainya-niryana Parva: The Pandava and Kaurava armies march toward Kurukshetra for battle.
Uluka-dutagamana Parva: Duryodhana's ssenger Uluka delivers harsh challenges and insults to the Pandavas.
Rathatiratha-sankhya Parva: The great warriors of both armies are evaluated according to their fighting abilities.
Ambopakhyana Parva: Bhishma's past conflict with Amba is retold, revealing the origins of his future downfall.
Jamadagnya Parva: The legendary battle between Bhishma and Parashurama is narrated.
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