Mahabharata: The Greatest Spiritual Epic of All Time

by Krishna Dharma

In this exciting rendition of the renowned classic, Krishna Dharma retells this epic as a fast-paced novel, but fully retains the majestic mood of the original.


As the divinely beautiful Draupadi rose from the fire, a voice rang out from the heavens foretelling a terrible destiny. “She will cause the destruction of countless warriors.” And so begins one of the most fabulous stories of all time. Mahabharata plunges readers into a wondrous and ancient world of romance and adventure. A powerful and moving tale, it recounts the history of the five heroic Pandava brothers and their celestial wife. Cheated of their kingdom and sent into exile by their envious cousins, they set off on a fascinating journey on which they encounter mystical sages, mighty kings, and a host of gods and demons. Profound spiritual themes underlie the enthralling narrative, making it one of the world’s most revered texts. Culminating in an apocalyptic war, Mahabharata is a masterpiece of suspense, intrigue, and illuminating wisdom.

Genres: Hinduism, Spirituality, Mythology

984 pages, Hardcover

Published March 3, 2020

About the author

Krishna Dharma is an acclaimed author and teacher of Vedic wisdom, best known for his accessible retellings of India’s great epics, including the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Srimad Bhagavatam. A lifelong practitioner of bhakti-yoga, he writes with both devotion and clarity, bringing ancient spiritual teachings into a modern, readable style. Over decades of study, he has become recognized for his ability to preserve the depth and philosophical richness of the original texts while making them engaging for contemporary readers. Krishna Dharma’s work reflects his commitment to sharing timeless guidance, uplifting values, and practical spiritual insight with audiences around the world.

Reviews

[Ajinkya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend everyone to experience Mahabharata once in their lives, no matter which reindition. It will take you on a journey with mightiest of highs and deepest of lows. The story takes times to build, indeed i found first 40% of the book to be laborous and winding. If you are aware of the premise, you can skip to Virata parva. Once Arjuna's bow twangs and the battle of Virata commences, this book comes alive and picks up a notch. The climax builds up steadily, and in process brings you to the edge of your seat, makes you breathless and then the book is unputdownable. I can only imagine the awe of citizens 2500 years ago as bards performed this as a poem, to enchanted masses. I found myself sharing that feeling. All in all, the scope of the story is too vast for me to cover in a single review. Some treat it as a religious text, for some it is drama of highest caliber. In this particular instance I read it as a book of war. The story exceeds in all these aspects and much more. In my opinion, the work stands at the pinnacle among ancient mythological epics.

[Saarthak Vij · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say about this book, is it long winded? Sure but it moves at a cracking pace for what it covers and is extremely easy to follow for those unfamiliar with the myth. I honestly found it a glorious read for all its antics and definitely a product of its time but not far off a popular fantasy tale in the modern age. The spiritual subtext and virtuous messaging is only a cherry on top of the cake and something that rarely interferes, overall I enjoyed it immensely.

[Delbert Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read the cliff notes version of this book. It’s way too long. The battles are exaggerated and too many deaths. Overall the book was worth reading because it’s a classic of Indian Culture.

[Shiv Ashish · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute gem for English readers who wants to imbibe the essence of Mahabharata.

[Tushar 582088 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliantly written - reads like a novel rather than a religious script.

[meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

i cannot express how much i love the Mahabharata, and how much i regret not reading it earlier. want to reread it asap

[KingCrimson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crazy book! Long winded asf but it has Bhima