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"The Mahabharata: Virata Parva" is a chapter in the epic Indian literary classic "The Mahabharata." This ancient Sanskrit literature was not written by a single person, but is attributed to the sage Vyasa, with different alterations and translations over time by scholars. Kisari Mohan Ganguli's English translation of "The Mahabharata" is important, as it made the epic accessible to a wider audience in the late nineteenth century. "Virata Parva" is the fourth of eighteen volumes (parvas) comprising "The Mahabharata." It is an important passage of the epic that tells the story of a significant occurrence during the Pandavas' exile. at disguise, the Pandava brothers seek safety at King Virata's palace. This parva recounts their adventures while living in secret in Virata's realm. During this time, each Pandava takes on a new role and faces new challenges. Notable events in "Virata Parva" include the Kauravas' seizure of King Virata's livestock, the fight fought by the Pandavas' allies against the Kaurava armies, and the reveal of the Pandavas' true identities at the end of their exile.