Story
Ekalavya and Drona
- verses
- 78
- book
- 1
- chapter
- 1
What the texts say
In the Mahabharata, the story of Ekalavya and Drona begins when Ekalavya, son of the Nishada king Hiranyadhanus, approaches Drona. Mahabharata 1.123.10, 1.123.24 He fashions an earthen image of Drona. Mahabharata 1.123.12 When a dog barks, he sends seven arrows into its mouth, and the dog returns to the princes known as the Pandavas, who are struck with astonishment. Mahabharata 1.123.19, 1.123.20 Ekalavya says nothing is beyond giving to the teacher, and Drona then asks for his right thumb as a fee. Mahabharata 1.123.35 Afterwards he draws the bow with his fingers, yet is not as swift as before. Mahabharata 1.123.38
Where the story is told
Mahabharata 1.123
Begins at 1.123.10Who is in it
Where to read
Every verse that tells the story, book by book.
- 1.123.10
Entonces Ekalavya, hijo de Hiraṇyadhanuṣ, rey de los Niṣādas, se acercó a Droṇa, oh gran rey.
- 1.123.11
No lo aceptó como discípulo en el arco, pensando: «Es un Naiṣāda». Aunque conocía el dharma, obró así por consideración a aquellos que ya estaban bajo su tutela.
- 1.123.12
Pero él, el abrasador de enemigos, inclinó la cabeza y tomó los pies de Droṇa. Luego se internó en el bosque y modeló una imagen de barro de Droṇa.
- 1.123.10