Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik
An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata
A richly illustrated retelling of the Mahabharata that weaves together its central episodes, characters, and lesser-known stories to illuminate the epic’s complex moral dilemmas, political intrigue, and spiritual lessons. The book explains symbolic meanings, regional variations, and cultural contexts while exploring themes of duty, power, fate, and human frailty, offering both narrative summary and interpretive commentary that make the ancient epic accessible to modern readers.
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- Published
- 2010
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- Indian
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- Original Language
- English
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