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
Kemudian, wahai Maharaja, Ekalavya—putra Hiraṇyadhanuṣ, raja kaum Niṣāda—datang mendekati Droṇa.
- 1.123.11
Ia tidak menerimanya sebagai murid dalam ilmu busur, karena berpikir, “Ia seorang Naiṣāda.” Walau mengetahui dharma, ia berbuat demikian demi pertimbangan terhadap mereka (murid-murid yang telah berada dalam asuhannya).
- 1.123.12
Namun ia, sang penakluk musuh, menundukkan kepala dan memegang kaki Droṇa sebagai penghormatan; lalu ia pergi ke hutan dan membentuk arca Droṇa dari tanah liat.
- 1.123.10