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Samba

Samba is a notable character mentioned in the epic genealogies of the Mahabharata. They play a supporting part in the vast network of lineages among the Kurus, Yadavas, or allied clans.

First appears in Adi Parva (Canto 1)

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Parva Appearances

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Understanding this Character

Parva refers to a book or section of the Mahabharata. The epic consists of 18 main Parvas, each covering major portions of the story. Characters often appear across multiple Parvas as the narrative progresses.

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Understanding Relationships

The Mahabharata features complex family trees with both divine and mortal lineages. Many characters have divine parentage (gods fathering children) through the practice of niyoga or divine boons. Click on any character to explore their full profile and connections.

In-Depth Analysis

Though Samba does not have as vast a narrative footprint as the central protagonists of the Mahabharata, their existence is recorded in the complex family trees and lineages that form the backbone of the epic's historical accounts. Connections through marriage, birth, or divine boons tie them to the larger destiny of Kurukshetra.