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Sahadeva

The youngest Pandava, known for his wisdom and knowledge of astrology, who killed Shakuni.

Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Mahabharata, with other tellings (Puranic traditions (Harivamsha, Bhagavata Purana), Regional retellings) noted where relevant.

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Relationships

Parents
Pandu · Madri
Spouse
Draupadi · Vijaya (princess of Madra, Sahadeva's wife)
Siblings
Arjuna · Bhima · Nakula · Yudhishthira
Children
Suhotra (son of Sahadeva) · Shrutasena

Introduction

Sahadeva is the younger of Madri's twin sons and the youngest of the five Pandavas. He is the son of the Ashvins by divine parentage.

Family

Wisdom

Sahadeva was known for his learning and knowledge of the future. During the year at Virata's court, he served as a cowherd under the name Tantipala.

The war

Sahadeva killed Shakuni, the architect of the dice game, in the war.

Family

He married Draupadi, and later Vijaya, a princess of Madra. His son by Draupadi was Shrutasena, and by Vijaya, Suhotra.

Sources

  1. Mahabharata, Adi Parva (primary text) — https://sacred-texts.com/hin/maha/index.htm
  2. Mahabharata, Shalya Parva (primary text) — https://sacred-texts.com/hin/maha/index.htm

This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.