Write-Up: Shri Krishna by Ramanand Sagar – Complete Episode Guide Shri Krishna (1993–1997) is a landmark Indian mythological television series produced and directed by the legendary Ramanand Sagar (famous for Ramayan ). The series meticulously chronicles the life of Lord Krishna—from his birth in the Dwapara Yuga to his establishment as a divine statesman, warrior, philosopher, and king of Dwarka. Unlike a single-season show, Shri Krishna aired in multiple volumes or “chapters,” totaling 221 episodes over roughly four years. Below is a structural breakdown of the entire episode arc. Volume 1: Birth & Childhood (Episodes 1–41)
Episodes 1–12: Prophecy of Kansa, Devaki-Vasudeva’s imprisonment, the divine birth of Krishna in Mathura jail, crossing the Yamuna to Gokul, and the slaying of Putana. Episodes 13–28: Childhood pastimes (leelas) – stealing butter, dancing on Kaliya, lifting Govardhan Hill, and the Raas Leela with the gopis. Episodes 29–41: Krishna and Balarama’s adolescence, killing demons like Dhenukasura, Pralambasura, and leaving for Mathura.
Volume 2: Mathura & Defeat of Kansa (Episodes 42–67)
Episodes 42–50: Arrival in Mathura, breaking the divine bow, wrestling matches (Chaanur, Mushtik). Episodes 51–60: Slaying of Kansa, reinstatement of Ugrasena, meeting with parents Devaki-Vasudeva, and farewell to the gopis. Episodes 61–67: Krishna and Balarama’s education under Sage Sandipani, resurrection of Sandipani’s son, and the first signs of Jarasandha’s enmity. shri krishna ramanand sagar all episode
Volume 3: Dwarka & Rukmini Haran (Episodes 68–108)
Episodes 68–82: Foundation of Dwarka, killing of Shishupala’s ally Dantavakra, and the episode of Narada’s test of the many wives of Krishna. Episodes 83–95: Rukmini’s love letter, her abduction from Vidarbha, marriage to Krishna, and the defeat of Rukmi. Episodes 96–108: Jarasandha’s repeated attacks on Mathura, the strategic move to Dwarka, and the building of an impregnable city.
Volume 4: Paanchal, Samba, & Narakasura (Episodes 109–145) Write-Up: Shri Krishna by Ramanand Sagar – Complete
Episodes 109–120: Krishna’s role in Draupadi’s Swayamvara (as a friend to Arjuna), and the Pandava-Krishna connection. Episodes 121–130: Story of Samba (Krishna’s son) and the curse of the sages leading to the destruction of the Yadava clan (foreshadowing). Episodes 131–145: Krishna’s journey to the east – killing Narakasura, liberating 16,100 captive princesses, and the divine marriage to them (spiritual symbolism).
Volume 5: Krishna & The Mahabharata (Episodes 146–185)
Episodes 146–160: Role as a messenger of peace to Hastinapur, rejection by Duryodhana, and the famous “Kesari Kesari” dialogue. Episodes 161–175: The Bhagavad Gita – narrated over multiple episodes (Kurukshetra discourse: karma, bhakti, jnana). Episodes 176–185: Post-war – Krishna’s meeting with Yudhishthira, pacifying Gandhari’s curse, and the death of Duryodhana. Below is a structural breakdown of the entire episode arc
Volume 6: Last Years & Nirvana (Episodes 186–221)
Episodes 186–195: The downfall of the Yadava dynasty – Gandhari’s curse manifests, infighting among Yadavas, the death of Balarama. Episodes 196–210: Krishna’s departure from Dwarka, meditation in the forest, being mistakenly shot by the hunter Jara. Episodes 211–221: Vaikuntha return, mourning in Dwarka, Arjuna’s helplessness in protecting Yadava women, and the submersion of Dwarka. The series ends with the ascension of Krishna’s soul to his divine abode.