Mahabharata: Pandavas and Draupadi
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Who tells the story of Sunda and Upsunda to the Pandavas?

  • Draupadi
  • Raja Ravi Varma
  • Lord Brahma
  • Sage Naarad (correct)
  • What was the boon requested by Sunda and Upsunda from Lord Brahma?

  • That they could only be killed by a woman
  • Immortality
  • That they could only be killed by each other (correct)
  • That they could never be separated
  • What is Tilottama depicted as doing in Raja Ravi Varma's painting?

  • Playing music with a red ball
  • Flying in the sky with a red ball (correct)
  • Dancing with a red ball
  • Holding a red ball
  • Why did Sunda and Upsunda refuse Lord Brahma's offer of immortality?

    <p>They knew they would never harm each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the story of Sunda and Upsunda in the context of the Pandavas' marriage?

    <p>It illustrates the power of a woman to cause conflict between brothers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason behind Sunda and Upsunda's request for a unique boon?

    <p>They believed that their brotherly love was unbreakable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the cause of the quarrel between Sunda and Upsunda?

    <p>Tilottama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between Sunda and Upsunda?

    <p>Demon brothers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the story of Sunda and Upsunda?

    <p>They killed each other due to their love for Tilottama.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the context in which the story of Sunda and Upsunda was told?

    <p>When the Pandavas were getting married to Draupadi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pandavas and Draupadi's Marriage

    • Sage Naarad warns the Pandavas that a woman can cause conflict between brothers.
    • Naarad shares the story of two demon brothers, Sunda and Upsunda, to illustrate his point.

    Sunda and Upsunda's Story

    • Sunda and Upsunda were two demon brothers who loved each other deeply.
    • They asked Lord Brahma for a boon that only they could kill each other, as they were confident in their brotherly love.
    • Lord Brahma granted their boon, but a woman eventually became the cause of their quarrel.
    • The woman responsible for the quarrel was Tilottama.
    • Tilottama is depicted as half-clothed, flying in the sky, and playing with a red ball.

    Pandavas and Draupadi's Marriage

    • Sage Naarad warns the Pandavas that a woman can cause conflict between brothers.
    • Naarad shares the story of two demon brothers, Sunda and Upsunda, to illustrate his point.

    Sunda and Upsunda's Story

    • Sunda and Upsunda were two demon brothers who loved each other deeply.
    • They asked Lord Brahma for a boon that only they could kill each other, as they were confident in their brotherly love.
    • Lord Brahma granted their boon, but a woman eventually became the cause of their quarrel.
    • The woman responsible for the quarrel was Tilottama.
    • Tilottama is depicted as half-clothed, flying in the sky, and playing with a red ball.

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    This quiz is about the story of Pandavas and Draupadi in Adi Parva of Mahabharata, including sage Naarad's warning and the story of demon brothers Sunda and Upsunda.

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