Story

Ekalavya and Drona

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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 1.123.10
  1. 1.123

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  1. Mahabharata

    78 verses · 1 chapter

    All 78 verses in the Mahabharata
    • 1.123.10

      そののち、ニシャーダ族の王ヒラニヤダヌシュの子エーカラヴィヤは、偉大なる王よ、ドローナのもとへ赴いた。

    • 1.123.11

      彼は「これはナイシャーダである」と思い、弓の弟子として受け入れなかった。ダルマを知る者でありながら、すでに自らのもとにある者たちへの配慮ゆえであった。

    • 1.123.12

      しかし敵を焼く者は、頭を垂れてドローナの足を取り礼拝した。ついで森へ入り、土でドローナの像を作り上げた。