Interesting Lesser Known Facts From The Mahabharata

Mahabharata was initially known as Jaya (‘Jayam’)

The youngest Pandava, Sahdev had the power to see into the future

Duryodhana’s real name was Suyodhana

Vedvyas is not a name but a post given to those who had knowledge of Vedas.

Not all Kauravas were against the Pandavas in the war, Two of Dhritarashtra’s sons, Vikarna and Yuyutsu did not approve of Duryodhana’s actions

In Mahabharata, Vidur was the avatar of Yamraj, was the half-brother to the kings Dhritarashtra and Pandu of Hastinapura

Abhimanyu was actually the soul of a Daitya (demon) named Kalyavana.

Bhishma Pitamah’s real name was Devavrata

It was a Brahmana’s curse that killed Karna, Brahman to whom the cow (killed )belongs is distraught and curses Karna