Birth of Pandavas and Kauravas from "summary" of Mahabharat Ki Kahaniyan by Harish Sharma
When we delve into the great epic of Mahabharat, we come across the intriguing story of the birth of the Pandavas and Kauravas. The lineage of these two noble families can be traced back to King Vichitravirya, who was the son of King Shantanu and Queen Satyavati. After the untimely demise of King Vichitravirya, the responsibility of continuing the royal lineage fell upon his two queens, Ambika and Ambalika. Unfortunately, both queens faced challenges in bearing children due to a curse that befell the Kuru dynasty. Desperate to ensure the survival of the royal bloodline, Satyavati sought the help of the sage Vyasa, who was her son from a previous union. Sage Vyasa agreed to help and impregnated Ambika and Ambalika through the practice of Niyoga. The first son born to Ambika was Dhritarashtra, who was born blind due to her closing her eyes in fear during her encounter with Sage Vyasa. The...
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