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Mahabharata Episode 3: Birth of the Kuru Princes

The Stories of Mahabharata

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A Man's Last Rites Are Accepted

Pandu, Kunti and Madhuri were forced to live in the forest as a penance for not having an heir. Pandu told his wives that if they couldn't have children then their family members or brahmin could take care of them. The three decided to spend time with other hermits who also lived in the forests. According to Hindu tradition, living no heir meant the end of your line.

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