Mahabharata: the Great Indian Epic
Prakash Books · Paperback · June 20, 2023
In this gripping retelling of the ancient Indian epic, you will be transported into a world of warring kingdoms, magic, and divine intervention.
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- Who it’s for
- A gripping retelling pairs the sweep of ancient battles with questions that still resist easy answers.
- Genres
- Indian Fiction, Indic Literary Collections, Ancient & Classical Collections
- Published
- Prakash Books, June 20, 2023
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In this gripping retelling of the ancient Indian epic, you will be transported into a world of warring kingdoms, magic, and divine intervention. Through the eyes of the Pandavas and Kauravas, witness a tale of love, loss, and redemption, as they battle for control of their kingdom and their own destinies. With vivid descriptions of the Kurukshetra War and political intrigue—read the Mahabharata like never before! Ancient battles.
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Eternal truths. - A massive epic. - Explores concepts such as dharma, karma, and the nature of the self. - A rich and compelling work of literature. - Continues to be a source of inspiration and guidance for millions of people around the world. - Its themes of war, love, betrayal, and redemption are timeless.
Epic and Ideas
A gripping retelling pairs the sweep of ancient battles with questions that still resist easy answers.
Come here for
- A vast epic of warring kingdoms, divine intervention, and political intrigue
- Big questions about dharma, karma, and the self
Expect
- Love, betrayal, loss, and redemption woven through a struggle for a kingdom
- A sustained epic shaped by war and spiritual reflection
Where it sits
| Ancient & Classical Collections | 74% |
|---|---|
| Indic Literary Collections | 57% |
| Indian Fiction | 42% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Hindu History
- Hindu Rituals & Practice
- Hindu Theology
- Authors
- Sudarshan Ray
- Publisher
- Prakash Books
- Published
- June 20, 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Hindu History