The
Anushasana
Parva (Thirteenth Book) contains -
Dana-dharma Parva:
Bhishma explains the principles of charity, generosity, and the rewards of righteous giving.
Bhishma-svargarohana Parva:
Bhishma leaves his mortal body and ascends to heaven after completing his teachings.
The
Ashvamedhika
Parva (Fourteenth Book) contains -
Aswamedhika Parva:
Yudhishthira performs the Ashvamedha sacrifice to establish his sovereignty and restore the kingdom.
Anugita Parva:
Krishna shares spiritual teachings with Arjuna again after the war, expanding on themes from the Bhagavad Gita.
The
Ashramavasika
Parva (Fifteenth Book) contains -
Ashramavasa Parva:
Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, and Kunti retire to the forest, while Yudhishthira continues to rule the kingdom.
Putradarsana Parva:
Sage Vyasa reunites the living and the fallen warriors of Kurukshetra for one miraculous night.
Naradagamana Parva:
Narada announces the deaths of Kunti, Dhritarashtra, and Gandhari, and Yudhishthira performs their final rites.