The Mahabharata Of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa

By Kisari Mohan Ganguli

Book Overview

The Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa is an epic Indian mythological text that tells the story of the Kurukshetra War, a battle between two branches of a royal family in ancient India. This edition of the Mahabharata was translated into English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli and is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and accurate translations available.The book is divided into 18 books, each containing numerous chapters, and is over 2 million words long, making it one of the longest epic poems in the world. The story is told through a series of dialogues between the characters, and includes themes such as family loyalty, honor, and duty.The main plot revolves around the Pandavas, a group of five brothers who are fighting against their cousins, the Kauravas, for control of the kingdom of Hastinapura. The war lasts for 18 days and is filled with battles, political intrigue, and divine intervention.The Mahabharata also includes numerous subplots and stories, including the story of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most important texts in Hinduism. The book is also filled with philosophical and moral teachings, and is considered to be a guide for living a virtuous life.Overall, The Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa is a rich and complex text that provides insight into ancient Indian culture and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162701161
• ISBN13: 9781162701165
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

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