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
Alors Ékalavya, fils d’Hiraṇyadhanuṣ, roi des Niṣādas, s’approcha de Droṇa, ô grand roi.
- 1.123.11
Il ne l’accepta pas comme disciple en l’art de l’arc, pensant : «C’est un Naiṣāda». Bien qu’il connût le dharma, il agit ainsi par égard pour ceux qui étaient déjà sous sa charge.
- 1.123.12
Mais lui, fléau des ennemis, s’inclina et saisit les pieds de Droṇa. Puis il gagna la forêt et façonna une effigie de terre de Droṇa.
- 1.123.10