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100 1 _aGanguli, Kisari Mohan
245 1 4 _aThe Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose :
_bVana Parva, Part 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aJohn B. Hare, Juliet Sutherland, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose" by Kisari Mohan Ganguli is an epic narrative written in the late 19th century. This monumental work is part of one of the most important texts in Indian literature and culture, detailing the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which encompasses themes of duty, righteousness, and the complexities of human nature. The text follows the tale of the Pandava brothers, focusing on their struggles, triumphs, and the diverse characters they encounter, particularly Bhimasena, also known as Bhima, who plays a central role in the unfolding drama. The opening portion of this section introduces Bhima as he embarks on a journey through a mystical forest filled with various creatures. His immense physical strength is showcased as he encounters and confronts ferocious beasts, highlights his prowess in combat, and reveals his playful nature as he becomes enamored with the beauty of nature. The narrative also brings in the character of Hanuman, Bhima’s brother, a mighty monkey who obstructs Bhima's path to protect him, leading to a dialogue that emphasizes moral and philosophical underpinnings of strength, humility, and the duties of a warrior. This opening invites readers into a rich tapestry of heroic feats, existential questions, and the revered landscape of the Mahabharata’s intricate storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEpic literature, Sanskrit
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12333
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