Whoever hears this Maha Bharata on auspicious days with greatest devotion, all their sins vanish. They attain heavenly pleasures and at last they attain salvation. If this Maha Bharata is read during Daiva and Pitara ceremonies, all their sins vanish. O Saints! this Maha Bharata Story was first written as Jaya story. Hence, if Kshatriyas read or hear Maha Bharata, they attain victory always. If pregnant ladies hear this story, they give birth to male child. If unmarried girls hear this story, they get married soon. http://www.telugubhakti.com/telugupages/Monthly/Mahabharat/Mahabharat.htm