ROOTSHUNT

• Mahabharat Book V Chapter 31 - Five villages Pandavs asked for: Kusasthal, Vrikasthal, Makandi, Varanavat, and any other.

• Mahabharat Book V Chapter 53 - Country of the Kurus, including the region called Jangal; Matsyas, Panchals, Shalvs, Sursens

• Mahabharat Book V Chapter 72 - Kings of races known for the destruction of their kinsmen: Kali (Asurs), Udavart (Haihayas), Janmejay (Nepas), Vahul (Talajanghs), Vasu (Krimis), Ajavindu (Sauvirs), Kusharddhik (Surashtrs), Arkaj (Valihs), Dhautamulak (Chhinas), Hayagriv (Videhs), Varapr (Mahaujass), Vahu (Sundars), Pururavs (Diptakshs), Sahaj (Chedis), Matsyas, Vrihadbal (Parachets), Dharans, Iandra-Vatsys, Bigahan (Mukuts), Sham (Nandivegs).

• Mahabharat Book V Chapter 82 - Keshav came to Vrikasthal, Mentioned Sindhu, Salibhavan, Upaplavya, Dasarh's race.

• Mahabharat Book V Chapter 101 - Bhogavati city and innumerable Nagas described:Vasuki, Shesh, Takshak, Karkotak, Dhananjay, Kaliya, Nahush, Kambal , Ashwatar, Bahyakund, Mani, Apuran, Khag, Vaman, Elapatra, Kukur, Kukun, Aryak, Nandak, Kalas, Potak, Kailasak, Pinjarak, Airavat, Sumanmukh, Dadhimukh, Sankh, Nand, Upanandak, Apt, Kotarak, Sikhi, Nishthurak, Tittir, Hastibhadra, Kumud, Malyapindak, the two Padmas, Pundarik, Pushp, Mudgaraparnak, Karavir, Pitharak, Samvritt, Vritt, Pindar, Vilwapatra, Mushikad, Sirishak, Dilip, Sankh-sirsh, Jyotishk, Aparajit, Kauravya, Dhritrashtra, Kuhar, Kushak, Virajs, Dharan, Savahu, Mukhar, Jay, Vadhir, Andh, Visundi, Viras, and Suras.

• Mahabharat Book V Chapter 128

• Mahabharat Book V Chapter 157 - Pandavs camp at Hiranwati, Duryodhan sends Uluk as messenger, Mention of Kambojs, Sakas, Khass, Shalws, Matsyas, Kurus, Malechs, Pulinds, Dravids, Andhrs, Kanchis, Somaks, Kekayas,

• Mahabharat Book V Chapter 158 - Uluk, Duryodhan's messenger presented himself before the Pandavs. Mentions - Kambojs, Sakas, Khass, Shalws, Matsyas, Kurus of the middle country, Malechs, Pulinds, Dravids, Andhrs, and Kanchis

Udyog Parv : Summary :

"Listen then to (the contents of) the fifth Parv which must be known as Udyog. While the Pandavs, desirous of victory, were residing in the place called Upaplavya, Duryodhan and Arjun both went at the same time to Vasudev, and said, "You should render us assistance in this war." The high-souled Krishna, upon these words being uttered, replied, "O ye first of men, a counsellor in myself who will not fight and one Akshauhini of troops, which of these shall I give to which of you?" Blind to his own interests, the foolish Duryodhan asked for the troops; while Arjun solicited Krishna as an unfighting counsellor. Then is described how, when the king of Madra was coming for the assistance of the Pandavs, Duryodhan, having deceived him on the way by presents and hospitality, induced him to grant a boon and then solicited his assistance in battle; how Salya, having passed his word to Duryodhan, went to the Pandavs and consoled them by reciting the history of Indra's victory (over Vritra). Then comes the despatch by the Pandavs of their Purohit (priest) to the Kauravs. Then is described how king Dhritarashtra of great prowess, having heard the word of the purohita of the Pandavs and the story of Indra's victory decided upon sending his purohita and ultimately despatched Sanjaya as envoy to the Pandavs from desire for peace.

Here hath been described the sleeplessness of Dhritarashtra from anxiety upon hearing all about the Pandavs and their friends, Vasudev and others. It was on this occasion that Vidura addressed to the wise king Dhritarashtra various counsels that were full of wisdom. It was here also that Sanat-sujata recited to the anxious and sorrowing monarch the excellent truths of spiritual philosophy. On the next morning Sanjaya spoke, in the court of the King, of the identity of Vasudev and Arjun. It was then that the illustrious Krishna, moved by kindness and a desire for peace, went himself to the Kaurav capital, Hastinapur, for bringing about peace. Then comes the rejection by prince Duryodhan of the embassy of Krishna who had come to solicit peace for the benefit of both parties. Here hath been recited the story of Damvodvava; then the story of the high-souled Matuli's search for a husband for his daughter: then the history of the great sage Galava; then the story of the training and discipline of the son of Bidula.

Then the exhibition by Krishna, before the assembled Rajas, of his Yog powers upon learning the evil counsels of Duryodhan and Karna; then Krishna's taking Karna in his chariot and his tendering to him of advice, and Karna's rejection of the same from pride. Then the return of Krishna, the chastiser of enemies from Hastinapur to Upaplavya, and his narration to the Pandavs of all that had happened. It was then that those oppressors of foes, the Pandavs, having heard all and consulted properly with each other, made every preparation for war. Then comes the march from Hastinapur, for battle, of foot-soldiers, horses, charioteers and elephants. Then the tale of the troops by both parties. Then the despatch by prince Duryodhan of Uluk as envoy to the Pandavs on the day previous to the battle. Then the tale of charioteers of different classes. Then the story of Amba. These all have been described in the fifth Parv called Udyog of the Bharata, abounding with incidents appertaining to war and peace. O ye ascetics, the great Vyasa hath composed one hundred and eighty-six sections in this Parv. The number of slokas also composed in this by the great Rishi is six thousand, six hundred and ninety-eight.