Epics are the written History of India. It tells everything, only thing you have to look it in a different perspective. Here is one for you.

1. Winning MANTRA from “MAHABHARATA” THE LEGENDARY EPIC

3. “What’s not in Maha Bharata, is not in Bharat”

4. “A Buffet of Ideologies.”

5. Written around 3000 BC.

6. “Harappan” Culture. Urban Way of life.

9. Logistics Kauravas : 11 Akshouhini Pandavas: 7 Akshouhini 1 Akshouhini = 21,870 chariots, 21,870 elephants, 65,610 horses and 1,09,350 foot-soldiers (in a ratio of 1:1:3:5). Total of 19,68,300* foot-soldiers. *Pandavas- 7,65,450 foot-soldiers Kauravas- 12,02,850 foot-soldiers

11. Bhima

12. Dhrshtadyuma

13. Abhimanyu

14. Ghatotkach

15. Shikhandi

16. Satyaki

17. Bhishma

18. Drona

19. Karna

20. Shalya

21. Kripacharya

22. Ashwathama

24. Have no kingdom.

26. Duriyodhanahas been a benevolent king.

27. There is no guarantee that the Subjects really miss the Pandavas.

30. Result War Lasted : 18 Days. 10 Days (Bhishma), 3 Days(Drona), 1½ Days (Karna) ½ Day (No General),1 Day (Shalya), 1 Night (Ashwathama) 18th Night of the War : Ashwathama slaughtered the Pandava camp in sleep. Before That : Kauravas: Bhishma, Drona, Karna and his sons, Shalya, Bhagadutta, Bhurisrava, Susharma, Jayadratha, Duhsasana and all of Duriyodhana’s brothers, Shakuni and Ulooka. Pandavas : Drupad, Virat and his sons, Abhimanyu, Ghatotkach and Iravan.

31. SO HOW DID THE PANDAVAS WIN THE WAR ?????

33. Arjuna set out on a mission to acquires Divya-astras.

34. Bhima met his brother Hanuman and got a blessing of enhanced strength.

35. Yudhishtira acquired teachings from the various wise rishis, and also learnt the Game of Dice from Gandharava Chitrasena, lest he was challenged to yet another dice game. Its said that he had become undefeatable in Dice.

38. Panchala through Marriage with Darupadi.

39. Dwaraka through marriage with Arjuna and Subhadra.

40. Magadha through marriage of Shadeva and Vijaya.

41. Chedi through marriage of Nakula and Karenmayi.

42. Kasi through marriage of Bhima and Balandhara.

43. Kekaya through marriage of Yudhisthira and Devika.

44. Matsya through marriage of Abhimanyu and Uttara.

45. The Rakshasas through marriage of Bhima and Hidimba.

46. The Nagas through marriage of Arjuna and Uloopi.

48. Virat (King of Matsya).

49. Drupad (King of Pancala).

50. Sahadeva (King of Magadha).

51. Dhrshtaketu (King of Chedi).

52. Satyaki (Only warrior from Dwaraka).

53. Shikhandi (Prince of Panchala).

54. Dhrshtadhyuma – Commander in Chief.

55. Arjuna –Supreme Commander.

56. Krishna – Arjuna’s charioteer and counselor.

60. While coming back, he took a calculated risk. He made an offer to all the assembled people to change sides if they wanted to. He knew well of the lack of cohesiveness among the Kauravas. Yuyutsu, son of Dhritharashtra crossed over to the Pandavas. This exposed the weakness of the Kauravas for all to see.

61. Know your enemies weaknesses and exploit them.

62. Take Calculated risks.

64. Experienced with the ground reality. Contact with people from various strata of the society. Sannyasis (celebrate monks), Achariya’s (Householders, teachers), poor Brahmanas, lower class Potter.

65. Different races of people. Rakshasas, Gandharavas, Apsaras, Nagas. People from different regions Uttarkuru, Bengal etc.

66. A Sense of Sharing. A sense of Brotherhood.

67. Know ground realities.

68. Know different ideologies.

71. Turn enemies into allies.

72. Share your responsibilities.

73. Team works scores over Individual Effort.

74. Right Team = Right set of Individuals.

75. The right man for the right job.

76. Commitment scores over Competence.

77. Team interests over Individual interests.

78. Know your enemy/challenges. Exploit its weaknesses. Take calculated risks.

79. The Right Managers : To inspire, invigorate, counsel in crisis.

80. Know Ground realities. Accept different ideologies. Cooperate.