Book Description:
The Mahabharata is one of the world’s longest and most profound epic poems, traditionally attributed to the sage Vyāsa. Spanning over 200,000 verses, this ancient Indian epic weaves together myth, philosophy, and history to tell the story of a dynastic struggle between two branches of the Kuru family — the righteous Pandavas and their ambitious cousins, the Kauravas.
At its heart lies the climactic war at Kurukshetra, but the epic encompasses far more: divine interventions, heroic deeds, moral dilemmas, and the famed Bhagavad Gita — a philosophical dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on duty, righteousness, and the nature of life. Themes of dharma (moral duty), karma, fate, and cosmic justice permeate the narrative.
More than just a tale of conflict, The Mahabharata is a vast and intricate exploration of human nature, ethics, and spiritual truth. It remains a foundational text of Indian culture, philosophy, and religious thought.
