Mahabharata by Vyasa
The book is an English translation of the ancient Indian epic, originally written in Sanskrit, which tells the story of a great war that took place between two groups of cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas. The narrative explores themes of duty, righteousness, and honor while also featuring a rich array of gods, goddesses, and supernatural beings. It is not only a tale of war and conflict, but also a profound philosophical and spiritual treatise, containing the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text of Hindu philosophy.
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- Published
- -400
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 5000-10000
- Original Language
- Sanskrit
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- Alternate Titles
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- Mahabharat
- Mahābhārat
- Mahābhārata
- Mahābhāratam
- Mahābhāratham
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