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The Mahabharata, one of the two great Sanskrit epics of ancient India (the other being the Ramayana), is equivalent to the works of Homer in the Western world. It is one of the fundamental books of the Vedic and Hindu tradition. It is the narrative of the Kurukshetra War, which was a massive power struggle between two rival ruling families which ended up drawing in most of the ancient kingdoms of India. The destruction was massive, and the end of the war marked the beginning of the Kali Yuga. Besides its narrative, however, the epic also contains much philosophical and devotional material as well, describing the proper place for an individual in relation to the world at large, as well as the aim of human life itself.
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| Author | Krishna Dharma Das |
|---|---|
| Full Title | Mahabharata (Hardback) |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Publisher | Torchlight |
| Pages | 940 |
| ISBN | 4837534548 |
| Language | English |
| Short Description | One of the oldest and most cherished of all Indian classics, filled with deep spiritual wisdom, it is the story of five heroic brothers who were destined to rule a vast kingdom. |
| Praise | 'When I dove into the Mahabharata, I expected something along the lines of a dry Arabian Nights, but what I got was something else! Once I began to read, I just could not tear my mind away from the book. Even as I write this, my mind lingers on the glorious spiritual Indian mythology captured on its pages. If you are looking for a cross between Arthurian legends and cultural epic spiked with romance, and overarching spiritual guidance, Mahabharata is for you. Aside from the wonderful magical tales, the novel is an ancient authority on karma, reincarnation, and yoga.' - Rachel Styer, Magical Blend Magazine, January 2000 'Dharma successfully captures the mood and majesty of a rich and ancient epic and, in the process, does full justice to the critical elements of the complex story... A well-wrought saga that will be appreciated by Western readers and admirably serve to introduce a new generation to the rich spiritual, cultural, and historic legacy of India. Highly recommended.' - The Midwest Book Review, October 1999 'Rarely, if ever, has an ancient epic received such modern blockbuster treatment... The narrative moves effortlessly, often as racily as a thriller, without compromising the elevated style and diction. The visual imagery is every bit as impressive as anything achieved in the cinematic editions.' - Mahesh Nair, IndiaToday, October 1999 |
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