The Mahabharata

The Mahabharata
Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 746
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9351188760

The Mahabharata is one of the greatest stories ever told. Though the basic plot is widely known, there is much more to the epic than the dispute between Kouravas and Pandavas that led to the battle in Kurukshetra. It has innumerable sub-plots that accommodate fascinating meanderings and digressions, and it has rarely been translated in full, given its formidable length of 80,000 shlokas or couplets. This magnificent 10-volume unabridged translation of the epic is based on the Critical Edition compiled at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. * The final volume ends the instructions of the Anushasana Parva. The horse sacrifice is held, and Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, Kunti, Vidura and Sanjaya leave for the forest. Krishna and Balarama die as the Yadavas fight among themselves. The Pandavas leave on the great journey with the famous companion—Dharma disguised as a dog. Refusing to abandon the dog, Yudhishthira goes to heaven in his physical body and sees all the Kurus and the Pandavas are already there. * Every conceivable human emotion figures in the Mahabharata, the reason why the epic continues to hold sway over our imagination. In this lucid, nuanced and confident translation, Bibek Debroy makes the Mahabharata marvellously accessible to contemporary readers.

10 Stories from the Mahabharata

10 Stories from the Mahabharata
Author: C. L. Purushothama Rao
Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-12-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 8175977272

Pride, as we all know, leads us downhill. Yet, all of us, even the gods and our epic heroes, at one time or another, are ensnared into this trap. Is there any hope? Yes, as these stories from folklore and the Mahabharata tell us, once having learned our lesson, it is possible to live a better life! "I am sure, these stories will give a direction to the children and their parents and enable them to make a deeper study of our Puranas and Itihasas and share its precious message with others." - Swami Chinmayananda ….Krishna blessed them all and said, "So long as you remember that there is an unseen hand which guides you, you will not have a chance to suffer." There are many other words of wisdom interspersed with the fun-filled stories. The author, Sri. C. L. Purushothama Rao is a seasoned Mission worker with a deep knowledge of our ancient literature along with the ability to mould it for children so that they may enjoy the tales and learn from them.

The Mahabharata

The Mahabharata
Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 797
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8184759444

The Greatest Story Ever Told Dispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins—the Pandavas and the Kouravas—but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters face them with no clear indications of what is right and what is wrong; there are no absolute answers. Thus every possible human emotion features in the Mahabharata, the reason the epic continues to hold sway over our imagination. In this superb and widely acclaimed translation of the complete Mahabharata, Bibek Debroy takes us on a great journey with incredible ease.

Mahabharata

Mahabharata
Author: Vignes Chandran
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2020-07-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1649195311

Ever wanted to read the Mahabharata but never ended up finishing the epic due to the sheer size of the story or the numerous characters that simply overwhelm? Have you always been curious of who the Pandavas actually were and why the Kauravas hated them so much until they resorted to deception and deceit to get rid of their cousins? Was Arjuna actually the greatest archer of all time? Or was it only because of favourable circumstances that Arjuna became known as such? Have you ever wondered how divinity himself, Krishna ended up as Arjuna’s charioteer? And what actually transpired during the battle on the holy lands of Kurukshetra that resulted in us still talking about the Mahabharata more than 5000 years later? This book will answer all these questions and more. Enjoy the greatest epic of our time, the Mahabharata, in a compact and easy-to-read version that is suitable for all ages.

Mahabharata Unravelled

Mahabharata Unravelled
Author: Ami Ganatra
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2021-07-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9354351336

Millennia have passed since the dharma yudhha of the cousins shook the land of Bharata. But this history of our ancestors continues to fascinate us. Even today, we have passionate discussions about the people and their actions in the epic, fervidly defending our favourites and denouncing others. The number of works on the Mahabharata-adaptations, retellings and fiction-that still get written is a testimony to its enduring relevance. While the general storyline is largely known, a lot of questions and myths prevail, such as-What was the geographical extent of the war? Did Drona actually refuse to take on Karna as his disciple? What were Draupadi's responsibilities as the queen of Indraprastha? Did she ever mock Duryodhana? Were the women in the time of the Mahabharata meek and submissive? What were the names of the war formations during the time? What role did the sons of the Pandavas play? Does the south of India feature at all in the Mahabharata? What happened after the war? These and many other intriguing questions continue to mystify the contemporary reader. Author Ami Ganatra debunks myths, quashes popular notions and offers insights into such aspects not commonly known or erroneously known, based solely on facts as narrated in Vyasa's Mahabharata from generally accepted authentic sources. For a history of such prominence and influence as the Mahabharata, it is important to get the story right. So pick this book up, sit back and unveil the lesser-known facts and truths about the great epic.

The Hidden Stories of Mahabharata

The Hidden Stories of Mahabharata
Author: Shan
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2021-01-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1636695353

Krishna stood alone after everybody left the burning pyre. He smiled, the all-knowing smile, at the retreating figures of Gandhari and Kunti. He had been cursed! He cannot and will not be a God of salvation in Kali Yuga. He has been made the Lord of Adharma, only to create wealth and power. Now, He could be redeemed only if the hidden secrets of Mahabharata were revealed to the world. The secrets, locked in for four millenniums, are out! To save Sri Krishna and therefore, the world!

The Mahabharatha

The Mahabharatha
Author: Samhita Arni
Publisher: Tara Publishing
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2004-10
Genre: Hindu mythology
ISBN: 9788186211700

Eleven year old Samhita Arni s beautifully illustrated version of the Mahabharatha is a bold and fresh re-telling of the great epic.

Mystical Stories from the Mahabharata

Mystical Stories from the Mahabharata
Author: Amal Bhakta
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-04
Genre: Hindu parables
ISBN: 9788177691658

Eight times longer than the Iliad and Odyssey combined, the Mahabharata is ancinet India's greatest spiritual epic. This selection of twenty mystical stories contains adventure, romance and intrigue, along with timeless lessons of wisdom and virtue. These extraordinary tales inspire challenge and motivate us to live up to the highest ideals and values. They also provide insights into transcendental knowledge that leads to eternal blissful happiness.

Mahabharata Stories

Mahabharata Stories
Author: No Author
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2020-04-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9353578817

Selected stories for children from the Mahabharata ranging from how the Mahabharata was written to the Mritasanjivani story, the birth of Devavrata, the palace of Lac, Draupadi's Swayamvara, the passing of Bhishma and many other equally enthralling stories from one of the greatest epics of all time. This is the second book in the recently launched From the House of Harper series which will include collections of classic Indian tales. The first book in the series was a collection of the Panchatantra stories, A Basketful of Animal Tales.

Mahabharata for Children

Mahabharata for Children
Author: PEGASUS.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2017-04-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9788131937013

Ages 3 to 6 years. Mahabharata is a major epic of ancient India. It is a narrative of the Kurukshetara War and tales of kauravas and pandavas who were cousins. Kauravas had usurped the land of pandavas by unfair means. Pandavas wanted to get their land back but the kauravas were not agreed to give them even a little land and hence the war broke out between the two. Mahabharata for Children, the book in your hands, has great stories from Mahabharata. All the stories have been written in simple and lucid language with attractive illustrations. With all its unique features, the book is interesting and knowledgeable for everyone.