Episode 60 Killer Bones and Savage Sons

The Mahabharata with Arti Dhand by Arti Dhand, University of Toronto

Feb 7, 202200:25:11Society & Culture

The Pandavas continue their tour, still hearing about Agastya; they learn of Indra's battle against the asura Vrtra, followed by the story of King Sagara and his 60,001 sons.

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