Book Description:
The Mahabharata is one of the world’s longest and most profound epic poems, traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa. Spanning over 200,000 verses, this ancient Indian masterpiece 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.
This edition is presented in eight volumes, balancing readability with completeness.
Volume I, Începutul (The Beginning): Adi Parva (The Book of the Beginning) and Sabha Parva (The Book of the Assembly Hall)
Volume II, Pădurea (The Forest): Vana Parva (The Book of the Forest)
Volume III, Sfârșitul Exilului (The Exile’s End): Virata Parva (The Book of Virata) and Udyoga Parva (The Book of the Effort)
Volume IV, Marele Război, Partea I (The Great War, Part I): Bhishma Parva and Drona Parva
Volume V, Marele Război, Partea II (The Great War, Part II): Karna Parva, Shalya Parva, Sauptika Parva, and Stri Parva (The Book of the Women)
Volume VI, Urmările (Aftermath): Shanti Parva (The Book of Peace)
Volume VII, Înțelepciunea și Succesiunea (Wisdom & Succession): Anushasana Parva (The Book of the Instructions)
Volume VIII, Sfârșitul Drumului (The End of the Line): Ashvamedhika Parva (The Horse Sacrifice), Ashramavasika Parva (The Hermitage), Mausala Parva (The Book of the Clubs), Mahaprasthanika Parva (The Great Journey), and Svargarohanika Parva (The Book of the Ascension to Heaven)
At its heart lies the climactic war at Kurukshetra, but the scope is far greater: 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 — timeless in its depth and relevance.
About Vyāsa:
Vyāsa, also known as Vedavyāsa or Krishna Dvaipayana Vyāsa, is the legendary sage traditionally credited with composing The Mahabharata. Revered in Hindu tradition as a great scholar, teacher, and compiler of sacred texts, he is also said to have organized the Vedas and authored the Bhagavata Purana and other important scriptures. As both narrator and character in The Mahabharata, Vyāsa serves as a spiritual guide and witness to the moral and cosmic dimensions of the epic. His contributions to Indian literature and philosophy have earned him a place of enduring reverence across generations.
Product Details
• Title: The Mahabharata
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback / Hardcover
• Page Count: Varies by edition
• Dimensions: 6 × 9 in / 15.2 × 22.9 cm
• Publisher: Autri Books
• Collection: Asian Classics
• ISBN: -