References in Mahabharata Kosala Kingdom

1 references in mahabharata

1.1 mothers of dhritarashtra , pandu
1.2 self-choice event of panchali
1.3 impact of magadha king on kosala
1.4 trip kuru kingdom magadha kingdom
1.5 bhima s military campaign
1.6 sahadeva s military campaign
1.7 conversation of nala , damayanti
1.8 rituparna, king of kosala visiting vidharbha kingdom
1.9 sacred places in kosala kingdom
1.10 karna s military campaign
1.11 ramayana inside mahabharata
1.12 vrihadvala ruler of kosala
1.13 kosala king supported duryodhana in war
1.14 abhimanyu slays vrihadvala king of kosala
1.15 connection saraswati civilization
1.16 arjuna s post war military campaign
1.17 other references in mahabharata

references in mahabharata

india during mahabharata


the mothers of dhritarashtra , pandu

mahabharata, book 1, chapter 114

the mothers of dhritarashtra , pandu, viz ambika , ambalika, described kosala princesses. times described princesses kasi kingdom, kasi , kosala being single kingdom (often denoted kasi-kosalas) during time of mahabharata.

then satyavati , bhishma , kosala princesses gratified presents pandu made out of acquisitions of prowess. , ambalika in particular, upon embracing son of incomparable prowess, became glad.

the self-choice event of panchali

mahabharata, book 1, chapter 188

kosala king present in event

.........the highly intelligent vatsaraja, king of kosala, shishupala , powerful jarasandha, these , many other great kings—all kshatriyas celebrated throughout world—have come, o blessed 1 (panchali), thee.

the impact of magadha king on kosala

mahabharata, book 2, chapter 14

the eighteen tribes of bhojas, fear of (magadha king) jarasandha, have fled towards west; have surasenas, bhadrakas, vodhas, salwas, patachchavas, susthalas, mukuttas, , kulindas, along kuntis. , king of salwayana tribe brethren , followers; , southern panchalas , eastern kosalas have fled country of kuntis. matsyas , sannyastapadas, overcome fear, leaving dominions in north, have fled southern country. , panchalas, alarmed @ power of jarasandha, have left own kingdom , fled in directions.

the trip kuru kingdom magadha kingdom

route taken bhima, arjuna , krishna kuru kingdom magadha kingdom meet jarasandha per mahabharata



mahabharata, book 2, chapter 21

the following route taken krishna, arjuna , bhima reach magadha kingdom. passes through eastern kosala kingdom.

having set out country of kurus, passed through kuru-jangala , arrived @ charming lake of lotuses. passing on hills of kalakuta, went on crossing gandaki, sadanira (karatoya), , sarkaravarta , other rivers taking rise in same mountains. crossed delightful sarayu , saw country of eastern kosala. passing on country went mithila , crossing mala , charamanvati, 3 heroes crossed ganges , sone , went on towards east. @ last heroes of unfaded glory arrived @ magadha in heart of (the country of) kushamva. reaching hills of goratha, saw city of magadha.

bhima s military campaign

mahabharata, book 2, chapter 29

bhima vanquished king srenimat of country of kumara, , vrihadvala, king of kosala. foremost of sons of pandu, performing feats excelling in fierceness, defeated virtuous , mighty king dirghayaghna of ayodhya. , exalted 1 subjugated country of gopalakaksha , northern kosalas , king of mallas.

sahadeva s military campaign

mahabharata, book 2, chapter 30

sahadeva, vanquishing invincible bhishmaka, defeated in battle king of kosala , ruler of territories lying on banks of venwa, kantarakas , kings of eastern kosalas.

conversation of nala , damayanti

mahabharata, book 3, chapter 61

these many roads lead southern country, passing (the city of) avanti , rikshavat mountains. mighty mountain called vindhya; yon, river payasvini running seawards, , yonder asylums of ascetics, furnished various fruit , roots. road leadeth country of vidarbhas—and that, country of kosalas. beyond these roads south southern country.

rituparna, king of kosala visiting vidharbha kingdom

mahabharata, book 3, chapter 73

the ruler of vidarbhas, approaching rituparna, said, ‘welcome! occasion of thy visit?’ , king bhima asked without knowing rituparna had come obtain hand of daughter. , king rituparna, saw there no other kings or princes. nor did hear talk relating swayamvara, nor saw concourse of brahmanas. , @ this, king of kosala reflected while , @ length said, ‘i have come here pay respects thee.’ , king bhima struck astonishment, , reflected upon (probable) cause of rituparna’s coming, having passed on hundred yojanas.

sacred places in kosala kingdom

mahabharata, book 3, chapter 85

sojourning next tirtha called rishabha in kosala , fasting there 3 nights 1 earneth merit of vajapeya sacrifice, , of gift of thousand kine, , delivereth race. arriving @ kosala, man should bathe in tirtha named kala.

karna s military campaign

mahabharata, book 3, chapter 252

having conquered eastern quarter karna presented himself before batsa-bhumi. , having taken batsa-bhumi, reduced kevali, , mrittikavati, , mohana , patrana, , tripura, , kosala,--and compelled these pay tribute.

ramayana inside mahabharata

mahabharata, book 3, chapter 277

behold plight! loss of thy kingdom, , death of our father, , abduction of sita, , disaster hath overwhelmed me! alas, shall not behold thee return princess of videha kosala , seated on thy ancestral throne ruler of entire earth! fortunate behold thy face, unto moon emerged clouds, after thy coronation bath in water sanctified kusa grass , fried paddy , black peas!’ , intelligent lakshmana uttered , other lamentations in same strain.

mahabharata, book 3, chapter 282

that descendant of raghu, ruleth @ kosala , renown hath spread on whole world, sayeth unto thee these words suited occasion. accept thou message , act according it.

vrihadvala ruler of kosala

mahabharata, book 5, chapter 277

bhishma rates battle skills of every king take part in kurukshetra war

endued great impetus , prowess, king vrihadvala, ruler of kosalas, is, in judgment, equal 1 ratha (a grade of battle-skill).

kosala king supported duryodhana in war

mahabharata, book 5, chapter 198

king vrihadvala of kosala, supported duryodhana in kurukshetra war

then came kritavarman @ head of troops, , mighty car-warrior, viz., ruler of trigartas, , king duryodhana surrounded brothers, , sala, , bhurisravas, , salya, , vrihadratha, ruler of kosalas.

mahabharata, book 6, chapter 16

and suvala’s son shakuni, , salya, jayadratha , 2 princes of avanti named vinda , anuvinda, , kekeya brothers, , sudakshina ruler of kamvojas , srutayudha ruler of kalingas, , king jayatsena, , vrihadvala ruler of kosalas, , kritavarman of satwata’s race,--these ten tigers among men, stood each @ head of akshauhini of troops. these , many other kings , princes, mighty car-warriors conversant policy, obedient commands of duryodhana, cased in mail, seen stationed in respective divisions.

mahabharata, book 6, chapter 45

the mighty bowman abhimanyu battled vrihadvala. soon, however, in encounter, o king, ruler of kosala cut off standard , overthrew charioteer of subhadra’s son. son of subhadra upon overthrow of charioteer, filled wrath , pierced vrihadvala

abhimanyu slays vrihadvala king of kosala

mahabharata, book 7, chapter 45

the ruler of kosala struck abhimanyu, in chest barbed arrow. abhimanyu, however, felled on earth antagonist’s steeds , standard , bow , charioteer. ruler of kosalas, then, deprived of car, took sword , wished sever abhimanyu’s trunk beautiful head, decked ear-rings. abhimanyu pierced king vrihadvala, ruler of kosalas, in chest, strong arrow. latter then, riven heart, fell down. beholding this, ten thousand illustrious kings broke , fled. kings, armed swords , bows, fled away, uttering words inimical (to king duryodhana’s interest). having slain vrihadvala thus, son of subhadra careered battle.

connection saraswati civilization

mahabharata, book 9, chapter 38

it on sacred region, northern part of kosala, sacrifice of high-souled auddalaka performed. before auddalaka began sacrifice, had thought of sarasvati river. foremost of rivers came region sake of rishis. worshipped munis clad in barks , deer-skins became known name of manorama, rishis mentally called her.

arjuna s post war military campaign

mahabharata, book 14, chapter 82

the sacrificial horse then, equipped beautiful manes, proceeded @ along sea-coast, repairing countries of bangas, pundras, , kosalas. in realms dhananjaya (arjuna), bow gandiva, vanquished innumerable mlechecha armies 1 after another

mahabharata, book 14, chapter 83

that best of steeds proceeded realms of kasis, angas, kosalas, kiratas, , tanganas.

other references in mahabharata

mahabharata, book 12, chapter 18

mention of janaka king of videha, wife kosala

mahabharata, book 12, chapter 67

there king of kosala possessed of great intelligence, named vasumanas.

mahabharata, book 12, chapter 81

it hath been heard once on time sage kalakavrikshiya came kshemadarsin had ascended throne of kingdom of kosala.

mahabharata, book 13, chapter 6

saudasa, king of kosala, though dignified performance of ashwamedha , other sacrifices, obtained status of man-eating rakshasa, through curse of great rishi.