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

Who is in it

Where to read

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  1. Mahabharata

    78 verses · 1 chapter

    All 78 verses in the Mahabharata
    • 1.123.10

      于是，尼沙陀之王希兰耶达努什之子埃卡拉维亚前来拜见德罗那，伟大的王啊。

    • 1.123.11

      他不收其为习弓之弟子，心想：“此人乃奈沙陀。”虽通达法（dharma），却仍顾念自己所教之人而如此行。

    • 1.123.12

      然而这位焚敌者俯首执取德罗那之足；继而入林，塑成一尊泥土所作的德罗那像。