Maya Darśana Parva follows the aftermath of the Khandava forest destruction, where the surviving asura architect Maya seeks refuge with Arjuna. It explains how this act of protection leads to the creation of the famed Maya Sabha—an engineering and symbolic masterpiece that later becomes central to the epic’s turning points. The episode also recounts the Śāṅgārka bird story, showing how survival, gratitude, and destiny intertwine in unexpected ways. It highlights how moments born from violence can still produce creations that reshape political power and future events.