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Mahasamar #9
आनुषंगिक
Novel/ A Story of Mahabharat
272 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2018
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नरेंद्र कोहली, Narendra Kohli
116 books102 followersPadmashree Narendra Kohli is one of the most eminent and well-known Hindi writers of our times. His novel based on the Ram-Katha, Abhyuday, shifted the course of Hindi novel-writing. Another of his novels, Mahasamar, based on the Pandava-katha went on to become just as popular. His novel-series, Todo Kara Todo is considered the greatest and foremost novel in any language on the life of Swami Vivekananda. Abhigyan, Vasudev, Sharnam, Aatmaswikriti, Varunaputri, Sagar-Manthan, Ahalya etc. are his other well-known works. Apart from the Padmashree, he has also been awarded the Hindi Akademi award; Delhi Salaka Samman; Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthaan award; Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Samman, Lucknow; K.K. Birla Foundation award; Vyasa Samman, New Delhi; Madhya Pradesh government and Bhopal’s Maithili Sharan Gupt Rashtriya Samman, among numerous other honours.
डॉ॰ नरेन्द्र कोहली (जन्म ६ जनवरी १९४०, निधन १७ अप्रैल २०२१, चैत्र शुक्ल पंचमी, नवरात्रि) प्रसिद्ध हिन्दी साहित्यकार हैं। उन्होंने साहित्य के सभी प्रमुख विधाओं (यथा उपन्यास, व्यंग्य, नाटक, कहानी) एवं गौण विधाओं (यथा संस्मरण, निबंध, पत्र आदि) और आलोचनात्मक साहित्य में अपनी लेखनी चलाई है। उन्होंने शताधिक श्रेष्ठ ग्रंथों का सृजन किया है। हिन्दी साहित्य में 'महाकाव्यात्मक उपन्यास' की विधा को प्रारंभ करने का श्रेय नरेंद्र कोहली को ही जाता है। पौराणिक एवं ऐतिहासिक चरित्रों की गुत्थियों को सुलझाते हुए उनके माध्यम से आधुनिक सामाज की समस्याओं एवं उनके समाधान को समाज के समक्ष प्रस्तुत करना कोहली की अन्यतम विशेषता है। कोहलीजी सांस्कृतिक राष्ट्रवादी साहित्यकार हैं, जिन्होंने अपनी रचनाओं के माध्यम से भारतीय जीवन-शैली एवं दर्शन का सम्यक् परिचय करवाया है। जनवरी, २०१७ में उन्हें पद्मश्री से सम्मानित किया गया।
डॉ॰ नरेन्द्र कोहली (जन्म ६ जनवरी १९४०, निधन १७ अप्रैल २०२१, चैत्र शुक्ल पंचमी, नवरात्रि) प्रसिद्ध हिन्दी साहित्यकार हैं। उन्होंने साहित्य के सभी प्रमुख विधाओं (यथा उपन्यास, व्यंग्य, नाटक, कहानी) एवं गौण विधाओं (यथा संस्मरण, निबंध, पत्र आदि) और आलोचनात्मक साहित्य में अपनी लेखनी चलाई है। उन्होंने शताधिक श्रेष्ठ ग्रंथों का सृजन किया है। हिन्दी साहित्य में 'महाकाव्यात्मक उपन्यास' की विधा को प्रारंभ करने का श्रेय नरेंद्र कोहली को ही जाता है। पौराणिक एवं ऐतिहासिक चरित्रों की गुत्थियों को सुलझाते हुए उनके माध्यम से आधुनिक सामाज की समस्याओं एवं उनके समाधान को समाज के समक्ष प्रस्तुत करना कोहली की अन्यतम विशेषता है। कोहलीजी सांस्कृतिक राष्ट्रवादी साहित्यकार हैं, जिन्होंने अपनी रचनाओं के माध्यम से भारतीय जीवन-शैली एवं दर्शन का सम्यक् परिचय करवाया है। जनवरी, २०१७ में उन्हें पद्मश्री से सम्मानित किया गया।
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February 22, 2016
This book is like the 'making of' Mahasamar series. But it is also an independent book with all references to the original Mahabharata and the difficulties the author had in preparing an atheist version. It is similar to Yuganta or similar non-fiction analysis. It points out to numerous absurd timelines in d epic. Also, tries to interpret divine elements in worldly terms while also pointing out to inconsistencies in behaviours of 'devtas' and men.
In a nutshell, do read if u can read Hindi and liked Yuganta & co
PS:- The author defends certain practices for eg. gender equality or some sort of 'Varna' system as the 'Dharma' of that time. Implicit in the statement is that Dharma WILL change n keep changing as it does in the Mahabharata itself. If Dharma is eternal, prove that it is perfect in today's world, if not accept and suggest change.
In a nutshell, do read if u can read Hindi and liked Yuganta & co
PS:- The author defends certain practices for eg. gender equality or some sort of 'Varna' system as the 'Dharma' of that time. Implicit in the statement is that Dharma WILL change n keep changing as it does in the Mahabharata itself. If Dharma is eternal, prove that it is perfect in today's world, if not accept and suggest change.
May 22, 2022
Part 9 of Mahasamar. The journey that started in February 2021, ends in May 2022 with this book and am so glad that this series came my way, although accidentally. May be it was destined to find me and make me richer, yet hungrier. Thank you Kohliji.
Reading this book after reading all previous 8 parts is like meeting the author of your favourite book for a session on how he conceptualised the book. It is an analysis or maybe preparatory work for the main series and is so very rich in not just content but also point of views. I would insist people to not skip this part as without this book, this series is not complete.
Having said that, I am extremely sad that this series that kept me awake at nights for past 15 months is now over and as I keep saying through all my reviews, there isn’t going to be a better book for me. I have already read the best of all that literature has to offer. Now the sojourn is only to see if life surprises me by offering something even more amazing than Mahasamar (1-9).
Thank you Kohliji for everything.
Reading this book after reading all previous 8 parts is like meeting the author of your favourite book for a session on how he conceptualised the book. It is an analysis or maybe preparatory work for the main series and is so very rich in not just content but also point of views. I would insist people to not skip this part as without this book, this series is not complete.
Having said that, I am extremely sad that this series that kept me awake at nights for past 15 months is now over and as I keep saying through all my reviews, there isn’t going to be a better book for me. I have already read the best of all that literature has to offer. Now the sojourn is only to see if life surprises me by offering something even more amazing than Mahasamar (1-9).
Thank you Kohliji for everything.
November 9, 2018
Anushangik- Mahasamar-9 (Paperback) This book is based on the great Indian Epic Mahabharata. The story relates to kaleidoscope in memory going in the mind of Yudhistar about the events after completion of period of one year incognito in the palace of Matsya King Virat. Marriage of Virat's daughter Uttara to Arjun's son Abhimanyu. Shri Krishna visits the Kuru Court at Hastinapur as their emissary and informs that as the Pandavas have fulfilled the conditions after loss at roll of dice, their empire should be returned back to them. Duryodhana disagrees and informs that according to him the Pandavas were discovered before on year and that he is son of elder Kuru and has a right to the throne of Kuru empire. Pandavas can take their kingdom by fighting the Kurus. The message of this part of the book is avoid war and pursue peace.
Ultimately, Pandavas and Kurus inviting friendly Kingdoms to participate in the war. Both armies come in front of each other at Kurushetra. Second is Sanjay informing King Dhritrahstra about each happening of the war. Commander in chief of Kurus is Bhishma while Pandava army is led by Dristadumnya, who is brother of Draupadi and son Drupad Panchal King. Sanjay is chariotier to King Dhritrashtra and knows all kings and is also aware of war tactics and war formations. He informs Dhritrashtra in detail about in whch war formation each Pandav in 7 divisions and Kuru army in 11 divisions is placed. Krishna makes an attempt to talk to Duryodhana to give five villages land to Pandavas and avoid war. Duryodhana refuses. War begins by blowing of konch shells by commander in chief of both armies and also by each warrior. Chief weapons were Bow, mace, dart, sword , battle axe, javelin, dart etc.
Day 1- War started. Kauravas in vajra formation outnumbered the Pandavas. Abhimanyu faced Bhishma and later moved away. Matsya Crown Prince Uttar was slain by Shall.
Day 2- Pandavas planned to counter Bhishma. Arjun tried to go near him to start a duel. Bhishma was sorrounded by Kuru army. Ultimately, the duel started which last almost the day. Drona faced Dristadumna when he appeared to be beaten, Bhim faced him. Satyaki killed the Charioter of Bhishma. Uncontrolled horses took back Bhishma and the day ended. Krishna informed Arjun that he can kill Bhishma with his rotating sudarshan chakra but as he has vowed not to pick up arms in this war, he does not plan to use his sudarshan chakra.
Day 3- Kauravas in Eagle formation and Pandavas in crescent formation fought. Krishna suggested that Arjun should attack Bhishma who has been slaying many army men each day, Arjun fought. Bhim, Abhimanyu, Satyaki, Ghatotkatch attacked. Bhim hit Duryodhana was an arrow. Duryodhana returned back in his chariot. There was chaos because of this incident. Arjun did not fight Bhishma due to respect as elder but Bhishma fought and tried to break the wheels of the chariot of Arjun. Krishna got down from the chariot, picked up a broken wheel and attached Drona. As Krishna had vowed not to pick arms, Bhishma also got down from his chariot and bowed before Krishna. The reason is that Krishna had vowed not to pick arms during the war against the Kurus. Bhishma asked Krishna to go back on the chariot and drive it for Arjun. Duryodhana returned and showed his anger to Bhishma saying that he did not want to kill the Pandavas. Bhishma again, Arjun started a duel and the day ended.
Day 4- Satyaki engaged Bhishma later Arjun challenged Bhishma. Kurus are in Chakra formation. Arjun and Abhimanyu face it. Bhim is struck by an arrow from Dusshasan and falls on his chariot. His wounds are soon treated and he is able to kill 8 of Kuru Brothers.
Day 5 to 8- Bhim was able to slay 8 to 10 Kuru brothers.
Day 9- Bhishma aranges Kuru troops in hollow square formation and wrecks havoc on the Pandavas. Satyaki or Abhimanyu face him and move away after their chariot is broken or they are hurt. Krishna takes the chariot before Bhishma and a duel starts till the end of the day.
In the evening, on Krishna's advice, Pandavas visit the camp of Kurus, pay their respect to Bhishma and ask how Bhishma could be killed or removed from war? Bhishma says that if an ennuch sits on the chariot of Arjun, he will not fight.
Day 10- Shikhandi, an ennuch, brother of Draupadi born of Yagna sits on the chariot of Arjun. Bhishma did not use any arms. Arjun was able to pierce and break his armour. Arrows pierce his body. Kuru army surrounds Bhishma but Arjun is able to drive them away and pierce strong arrows into the body of Bhishma. Bhishma reels in pain and his body falls down on the arrows protruding from his body. War stops for the day. Bhishma informs Arjun that his head is hanging and this position is uncomfortable. Arjun hits three arrows on his head and stabilses his body. Bhishma decides not live until the sun comes to north.
Day-11 Drona is declared commander in chief. Karn who is not a part of the war for these 10 days, joins the war. Kurus plan to capture Yudhistar alive and take him hostage, so that war ends. On this day Susharma and Trigart challenge Arjun to fight and take him away from Yudhistar. But with the help of Krishna, Arjun returns back in time to scatter the Kuru army trying to capture Yudhistar.
Day 12-Again Susharma and Trigart continue the duel with Arjun. Arjun is able to return back in time to protect Yudhistar from the Kurus. Nakul kills Utook son of Shakuni.
Day 13- Drona laid the chakra/padma formation of army with the intention to capture Yudhistar. Only Krishna and Arjun are aware of how to enter and exit chakra formationi. Susharma and Trigart challenge Arjun and take him to a remote area in Kurushetra. Abhimanyu knows how to enter chakra formation but is not aware about the exit route. Pandava army enters the chakra formation. Jaydrath is able to stop the Pandavas and the army. Thus Abhimanyu enters alone and reaches the centre of the chakra. Here Drona, Ashwaththama, Karn, Kritverma, Kripacharya who break his chariot, his bow and as falls on the ground, his sword is also taken away. He picks up a mace and fights with son of Dusshasan. Tired Abhimanyu is killed in the mace fight. Arjun returns in the evening and in learning about the murder of Abhimanyu, takes a vow that he will kill Jaidrath by tomorrow evening or immolate himself in fire.
Day 14- Drona and Kuru army surrounds Jaidrath for his protection. Pandava army tries to break the cordon. By late afternoon, Krishna covers the sun rays on the area by his sudarshan chakra and thus in the war area it appears as if evening has come and the sun is set. Arjun prepares to burn the fire to fall for self-immolation. Jaidrath and Kurus are happy and stop the guard. Just then, Krishna withdraws the sudarshan chakra, the sun is visible. Arjun picks his bow and with a sharp arrow, removes the head of Jaidrath. Vikarna third eldest Kuru is killed by Bhim. Durmasana son of Dusshasana is killed by Prativindh son of Yudhistar. Battle continues in the night. Ghatotkatch son of Bhim fights the Kurus. Duryodhana asks Karn to kill him with a powerful arrow which can use fired once only, killing Ghatotkatch.
Day 15- Drona fought king Virat and King Drupad separately and slew them. Dristadumna fought Drona. Krishna informed Yudhistar that Drona could be decimated if his weakness for his son Ashwaththama could be used. Bhim kill an elephant named Ashwaththama and blows his conch shell stating that Ashwaththama is dead. Drona asks Yudhistar whether it is true or not. Yudhistar informs that Ashwaththama elephant or not man. While part of the sentence is uttered by Yudhistar, conch shells are blown by other Pandavas warriors. Drona believes that Ashwaththama has been killed. He leaves his arms and sits on the bare ground in penance. Dristadumna takes his swords and beheads Drona.
Day 16- Karn was declared commander in chief and king Shallya was made his charioter. Karn fought bravely and made the Pandava army run. Arjun repulsed the attack up to evening. Bhim was able to break the chariot of Dushshasan and break parts of his body and kill him.
Day 17- Karn fights all the Pandavas, defeat them and spare their lives. Arjun begins duel with Karn. Krishna helps save Arjun by moving the horses of the chariot up and down. The wheels of the chariot of Karn get stuck in mud and the chariot is unable to move further. Karn asks Arjun to stop the fight until he is able to get down, free the wheels and move the chariot. Krishna reminds Arjun about how Abhimanyu, without arms, was killed by five warriors in which Karn was one. Arjun beheads Karn by an arrow.
Day 18- Shallya is declared commander in chief. He is slain by Yudhistar. Sahdev kills Shakuni. Duryodhana knowing the position runs away and hides in a pond breathing fresh air with a pipe. Amongst Kuru army only, Duryodhana, Kripacharya, Ashwaththama and Kritverma are alive. Krishna takes the Pandavas to the pond where Bhim challenges Duryodhana who comes out and mace fight between Bhim and Durydhana begins. Both are equal mace fighters. Bhim hits on his thigh, breaks it and leave Duryodhana half- dead.
The three warriors-Ashwaththama, Kripacharya, Kritverma meet Duryodhana. Duryodhana's advice to the two- Kripacharya and Ashwaththama is to leave the battle field and after the battle teach the young ones. But the three are adamant and want that Ashwaththama be crowned commander in chief which Duryodhana follows. The three attack the camp of Pandavas and kill Dristadumna, Shikhandi and five children of Pandavas. In the end, 12 warriors survive- Pandavas- 5 Pandavas, Krishna, Satyaki, Yuyutsu while from Kuru army- Kripacharya, Ashwaththama, Kritverma. The basic moral of the story is peace is better than war. Reading the book is an education in itself. The book should be videly circulated and translated in various Indian languages and in foreign languages so that Indian culture, philosophy and ethos is understood by international readers.
Ultimately, Pandavas and Kurus inviting friendly Kingdoms to participate in the war. Both armies come in front of each other at Kurushetra. Second is Sanjay informing King Dhritrahstra about each happening of the war. Commander in chief of Kurus is Bhishma while Pandava army is led by Dristadumnya, who is brother of Draupadi and son Drupad Panchal King. Sanjay is chariotier to King Dhritrashtra and knows all kings and is also aware of war tactics and war formations. He informs Dhritrashtra in detail about in whch war formation each Pandav in 7 divisions and Kuru army in 11 divisions is placed. Krishna makes an attempt to talk to Duryodhana to give five villages land to Pandavas and avoid war. Duryodhana refuses. War begins by blowing of konch shells by commander in chief of both armies and also by each warrior. Chief weapons were Bow, mace, dart, sword , battle axe, javelin, dart etc.
Day 1- War started. Kauravas in vajra formation outnumbered the Pandavas. Abhimanyu faced Bhishma and later moved away. Matsya Crown Prince Uttar was slain by Shall.
Day 2- Pandavas planned to counter Bhishma. Arjun tried to go near him to start a duel. Bhishma was sorrounded by Kuru army. Ultimately, the duel started which last almost the day. Drona faced Dristadumna when he appeared to be beaten, Bhim faced him. Satyaki killed the Charioter of Bhishma. Uncontrolled horses took back Bhishma and the day ended. Krishna informed Arjun that he can kill Bhishma with his rotating sudarshan chakra but as he has vowed not to pick up arms in this war, he does not plan to use his sudarshan chakra.
Day 3- Kauravas in Eagle formation and Pandavas in crescent formation fought. Krishna suggested that Arjun should attack Bhishma who has been slaying many army men each day, Arjun fought. Bhim, Abhimanyu, Satyaki, Ghatotkatch attacked. Bhim hit Duryodhana was an arrow. Duryodhana returned back in his chariot. There was chaos because of this incident. Arjun did not fight Bhishma due to respect as elder but Bhishma fought and tried to break the wheels of the chariot of Arjun. Krishna got down from the chariot, picked up a broken wheel and attached Drona. As Krishna had vowed not to pick arms, Bhishma also got down from his chariot and bowed before Krishna. The reason is that Krishna had vowed not to pick arms during the war against the Kurus. Bhishma asked Krishna to go back on the chariot and drive it for Arjun. Duryodhana returned and showed his anger to Bhishma saying that he did not want to kill the Pandavas. Bhishma again, Arjun started a duel and the day ended.
Day 4- Satyaki engaged Bhishma later Arjun challenged Bhishma. Kurus are in Chakra formation. Arjun and Abhimanyu face it. Bhim is struck by an arrow from Dusshasan and falls on his chariot. His wounds are soon treated and he is able to kill 8 of Kuru Brothers.
Day 5 to 8- Bhim was able to slay 8 to 10 Kuru brothers.
Day 9- Bhishma aranges Kuru troops in hollow square formation and wrecks havoc on the Pandavas. Satyaki or Abhimanyu face him and move away after their chariot is broken or they are hurt. Krishna takes the chariot before Bhishma and a duel starts till the end of the day.
In the evening, on Krishna's advice, Pandavas visit the camp of Kurus, pay their respect to Bhishma and ask how Bhishma could be killed or removed from war? Bhishma says that if an ennuch sits on the chariot of Arjun, he will not fight.
Day 10- Shikhandi, an ennuch, brother of Draupadi born of Yagna sits on the chariot of Arjun. Bhishma did not use any arms. Arjun was able to pierce and break his armour. Arrows pierce his body. Kuru army surrounds Bhishma but Arjun is able to drive them away and pierce strong arrows into the body of Bhishma. Bhishma reels in pain and his body falls down on the arrows protruding from his body. War stops for the day. Bhishma informs Arjun that his head is hanging and this position is uncomfortable. Arjun hits three arrows on his head and stabilses his body. Bhishma decides not live until the sun comes to north.
Day-11 Drona is declared commander in chief. Karn who is not a part of the war for these 10 days, joins the war. Kurus plan to capture Yudhistar alive and take him hostage, so that war ends. On this day Susharma and Trigart challenge Arjun to fight and take him away from Yudhistar. But with the help of Krishna, Arjun returns back in time to scatter the Kuru army trying to capture Yudhistar.
Day 12-Again Susharma and Trigart continue the duel with Arjun. Arjun is able to return back in time to protect Yudhistar from the Kurus. Nakul kills Utook son of Shakuni.
Day 13- Drona laid the chakra/padma formation of army with the intention to capture Yudhistar. Only Krishna and Arjun are aware of how to enter and exit chakra formationi. Susharma and Trigart challenge Arjun and take him to a remote area in Kurushetra. Abhimanyu knows how to enter chakra formation but is not aware about the exit route. Pandava army enters the chakra formation. Jaydrath is able to stop the Pandavas and the army. Thus Abhimanyu enters alone and reaches the centre of the chakra. Here Drona, Ashwaththama, Karn, Kritverma, Kripacharya who break his chariot, his bow and as falls on the ground, his sword is also taken away. He picks up a mace and fights with son of Dusshasan. Tired Abhimanyu is killed in the mace fight. Arjun returns in the evening and in learning about the murder of Abhimanyu, takes a vow that he will kill Jaidrath by tomorrow evening or immolate himself in fire.
Day 14- Drona and Kuru army surrounds Jaidrath for his protection. Pandava army tries to break the cordon. By late afternoon, Krishna covers the sun rays on the area by his sudarshan chakra and thus in the war area it appears as if evening has come and the sun is set. Arjun prepares to burn the fire to fall for self-immolation. Jaidrath and Kurus are happy and stop the guard. Just then, Krishna withdraws the sudarshan chakra, the sun is visible. Arjun picks his bow and with a sharp arrow, removes the head of Jaidrath. Vikarna third eldest Kuru is killed by Bhim. Durmasana son of Dusshasana is killed by Prativindh son of Yudhistar. Battle continues in the night. Ghatotkatch son of Bhim fights the Kurus. Duryodhana asks Karn to kill him with a powerful arrow which can use fired once only, killing Ghatotkatch.
Day 15- Drona fought king Virat and King Drupad separately and slew them. Dristadumna fought Drona. Krishna informed Yudhistar that Drona could be decimated if his weakness for his son Ashwaththama could be used. Bhim kill an elephant named Ashwaththama and blows his conch shell stating that Ashwaththama is dead. Drona asks Yudhistar whether it is true or not. Yudhistar informs that Ashwaththama elephant or not man. While part of the sentence is uttered by Yudhistar, conch shells are blown by other Pandavas warriors. Drona believes that Ashwaththama has been killed. He leaves his arms and sits on the bare ground in penance. Dristadumna takes his swords and beheads Drona.
Day 16- Karn was declared commander in chief and king Shallya was made his charioter. Karn fought bravely and made the Pandava army run. Arjun repulsed the attack up to evening. Bhim was able to break the chariot of Dushshasan and break parts of his body and kill him.
Day 17- Karn fights all the Pandavas, defeat them and spare their lives. Arjun begins duel with Karn. Krishna helps save Arjun by moving the horses of the chariot up and down. The wheels of the chariot of Karn get stuck in mud and the chariot is unable to move further. Karn asks Arjun to stop the fight until he is able to get down, free the wheels and move the chariot. Krishna reminds Arjun about how Abhimanyu, without arms, was killed by five warriors in which Karn was one. Arjun beheads Karn by an arrow.
Day 18- Shallya is declared commander in chief. He is slain by Yudhistar. Sahdev kills Shakuni. Duryodhana knowing the position runs away and hides in a pond breathing fresh air with a pipe. Amongst Kuru army only, Duryodhana, Kripacharya, Ashwaththama and Kritverma are alive. Krishna takes the Pandavas to the pond where Bhim challenges Duryodhana who comes out and mace fight between Bhim and Durydhana begins. Both are equal mace fighters. Bhim hits on his thigh, breaks it and leave Duryodhana half- dead.
The three warriors-Ashwaththama, Kripacharya, Kritverma meet Duryodhana. Duryodhana's advice to the two- Kripacharya and Ashwaththama is to leave the battle field and after the battle teach the young ones. But the three are adamant and want that Ashwaththama be crowned commander in chief which Duryodhana follows. The three attack the camp of Pandavas and kill Dristadumna, Shikhandi and five children of Pandavas. In the end, 12 warriors survive- Pandavas- 5 Pandavas, Krishna, Satyaki, Yuyutsu while from Kuru army- Kripacharya, Ashwaththama, Kritverma. The basic moral of the story is peace is better than war. Reading the book is an education in itself. The book should be videly circulated and translated in various Indian languages and in foreign languages so that Indian culture, philosophy and ethos is understood by international readers.
October 19, 2021
यूँ तो "महासमर" 8 भाग में लिखा गया है किन्तु इस पुस्तक को अब "महासमर" के 9वें भाग के रूप में सम्मिलित कर लिया गया है।
पहले यह पुस्तक "जहाँ है धर्म, वहीं है जय" शीर्षक से प्रकाशित हुई थी। "महासमर" में महाभारत की अलौकिक घटनाओं को इस लोक की घटना के रूप में तर्कसंगत ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया गया है और पात्रों के अंतर्मन में झाँकने की कोशिश की गई है। इस पुस्तक के द्वारा हमें ये जानने को मिलता है कि "महासमर" लिखते समय लेखक के मन में कौन-कौन से प्रश्न उठे, फिर उन प्रश्नों को हल करने के लिए लेखक ने घटनाओं का किस तरह विश्लेषण किया। मतलब "महासमर" के 8 खण्डों के लेखन की प्रक्रिया को समझने में ये पुस्तक मदद करती है।
Icing on the cake के रूप में सन् 2008 में नॉर्वे में महाभारत की प्रासंगिकता पर पढ़े गए लेख को भी इस पुस्तक के अंत में शामिल किया गया है। इस निबंध में वर्तमान विश्व की पॉलिटिकल और मिलिट्री घटनाओं को महाभारत के परिप्रेक्ष्य में देखने की कोशिश की गई है।
"महासमर" के सभी खण्ड को पढ़ने के बाद इसे पढ़ना कुछ वैसा ही है जैसा किसी कहानी को पढ़ने के बाद कहानीकार से मिल कर उस कहानी के आकर लेने की प्रक्रिया और प्रेरणा को खुद लेखक के मुँह से सुना जाए।
पहले यह पुस्तक "जहाँ है धर्म, वहीं है जय" शीर्षक से प्रकाशित हुई थी। "महासमर" में महाभारत की अलौकिक घटनाओं को इस लोक की घटना के रूप में तर्कसंगत ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया गया है और पात्रों के अंतर्मन में झाँकने की कोशिश की गई है। इस पुस्तक के द्वारा हमें ये जानने को मिलता है कि "महासमर" लिखते समय लेखक के मन में कौन-कौन से प्रश्न उठे, फिर उन प्रश्नों को हल करने के लिए लेखक ने घटनाओं का किस तरह विश्लेषण किया। मतलब "महासमर" के 8 खण्डों के लेखन की प्रक्रिया को समझने में ये पुस्तक मदद करती है।
Icing on the cake के रूप में सन् 2008 में नॉर्वे में महाभारत की प्रासंगिकता पर पढ़े गए लेख को भी इस पुस्तक के अंत में शामिल किया गया है। इस निबंध में वर्तमान विश्व की पॉलिटिकल और मिलिट्री घटनाओं को महाभारत के परिप्रेक्ष्य में देखने की कोशिश की गई है।
"महासमर" के सभी खण्ड को पढ़ने के बाद इसे पढ़ना कुछ वैसा ही है जैसा किसी कहानी को पढ़ने के बाद कहानीकार से मिल कर उस कहानी के आकर लेने की प्रक्रिया और प्रेरणा को खुद लेखक के मुँह से सुना जाए।
October 15, 2018
One of the best renditions of Mahabharata for the modern mind
Want to read
August 22, 2020it is excellent
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