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Mahabharata: Concisely told by Purnaprajna Das
Introduction
The Mahabharata is the greatest and longest epic in Sanskrit. Compiled by the literary incarnation of Godhead, Srila Vyasadeva, it contains one hundred thousand verses and is divided into eighteen parvas. The complete text deals with the central story of the great conflict at Kuruksetra as the climax of a lifelong feud between the rival cousin-brother; the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Although there are many supplementary stories interwoven in this great text, this concise telling deals exclusively with the events that led to the fratricidal war at Kurusetra.
My retelling of this great tale adheres closely to the original text and does not take the liberty of fanaticizing or fabricating details that are not found in this great, authoritative epic. My style is concise, never boring, and simply told so that even children will be begging you to “Go on reading, go on reading.”
This is also a book filled with great wisdom that will carry one more smoothly through the rough seas of life. The exquisite teachings of Grandfather Bhisma are especially relevant because they deal with the science of politics and diplomacy.
Of all the Sanskrit literatures, the Mahabharata is especially meant to educate as well as entertain and so I hope you find reading it a great pleasure and enriching experience.
Purnaprajna das
The Mahabharata is the greatest and longest epic in Sanskrit. Compiled by the literary incarnation of Godhead, Srila Vyasadeva, it contains one hundred thousand verses and is divided into eighteen parvas. The complete text deals with the central story of the great conflict at Kuruksetra as the climax of a lifelong feud between the rival cousin-brother; the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Although there are many supplementary stories interwoven in this great text, this concise telling deals exclusively with the events that led to the fratricidal war at Kurusetra.
My retelling of this great tale adheres closely to the original text and does not take the liberty of fanaticizing or fabricating details that are not found in this great, authoritative epic. My style is concise, never boring, and simply told so that even children will be begging you to “Go on reading, go on reading.”
This is also a book filled with great wisdom that will carry one more smoothly through the rough seas of life. The exquisite teachings of Grandfather Bhisma are especially relevant because they deal with the science of politics and diplomacy.
Of all the Sanskrit literatures, the Mahabharata is especially meant to educate as well as entertain and so I hope you find reading it a great pleasure and enriching experience.
Purnaprajna das
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Published November 29, 2015
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March 19, 2018
Giant, epic, awesome, story. Intrigue, revenge, political wrangling and massive battles. Divine beings, demons, heroes and villains. This book has it all in spades. On top of all that there is a thread of the deepest spiritual philosophy woven throughout the entire tapestry.
March 15, 2025
Gripping. Entertaining. A must read for every true Hindi, Indians especially & Krishna's devotees.
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