02366cam a22003013u 4500 15477 UtSlPG 20260610133349.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PK Ganguli, Kisari Mohan The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 : Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-26 Produced by John B. Hare. Please notify any corrections to John B. Hare at www.sacred-texts.com "The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4" by Kisari Mohan Ganguli is an ancient epic narrative written during the late 19th century. This epic is a poetic retelling of a monumental Indian narrative that explores themes of duty, morality, and the complexities of human nature. The opening portion focuses on the aftermath of the great Kurukshetra War, particularly the feelings of deep remorse and guilt experienced by Yudhishthira, one of the five Pandava brothers, over the consequences of the war and his own actions. The beginning of this volume introduces Yudhishthira in a state of grief as he confronts Bhishma, the venerable elder who lies on a bed of arrows after the fierce battle. Yudhishthira expresses his anguish about the destruction wrought on both sides and implores for guidance on achieving peace of mind amidst his torment. Bhishma offers wisdom on destiny and the nature of actions, framing Yudhishthira's feelings within the context of karma and divine will. This initial dialogue sets the stage for deeper philosophical explorations, including discussions about virtue, the nature of righteousness, and the significance of hospitality. The narrative further leads into stories that highlight the importance of compassion, the struggle against death, and the moral dimensions of human actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Epic literature, Sanskrit https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15477 56865 56865