The Beginnings of Mahabharata and King Vasu's Compulsive Hunting

Sage Vyasa is requested by King Janamajaya to narrate the events leading to the Kuru cousins' conflict and the great war, emphasizing the divine realm achieved by both listeners and narrators. The story commences with the troubles faced by King Vasu, revered by gods but entangled in problems because of his love for hunting.