Mahabharata Episode 1: Beginnings
The Stories of Mahabharata
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The Story of Shantanu's Death
Shantanu saw his wife drown her son in the river where they had first met. Shantan was horrified and wanted to scream, but remembered his promise not to ask any questions or demand an explanation. After about a year, when shanten had almost forgotten the drama of losing his first son, the queen gave birth to another child. And this time, too, the shocked king saw his queen drown the baby in the river. Right after his birth, shantun could neither protest nor demand any explanation for her horrific behavior. But before i live, i'll tell you the reasons for my action. I am ganga, the river goddess. These eight sons, seven of whom
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