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A ritual in the Hindu religion, śraddha is a way for people to honor, thank, and remember their deceased ancestors.
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Śraddha Term Timeline in Mahabharata
The timeline below shows where the term Śraddha appears in Mahabharata. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 13. Instruction
Yudhishthira asks about performing śraddha (a ceremony for dead ancestors). Bhishma says all living things should honor their ancestors. He...
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Chapter 14. The Horse Sacrifice
...but eventually Vasudeva finds out and asks to hear this part in detail. They perform śraddha for Abhimanyu.
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Chapter 15. The Hermitage
...go live in the forest. Before he goes, he asks the Pandavas to perform a śraddha for his many family members and allies who died in the war. While Yudhishthira, Arjuna,...
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Chapter 17. The Great Journey
...go on a great journey. Before leaving, he consecrates Parikshit as king. He also holds śraddha ceremonies for Krishna and Balarama. Then Yudhishthira leaves the city of Hastinapura, accompanied by his...
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