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| 100 | 1 | _aGanguli, Kisari Mohan | |
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_aThe Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 : _bBooks 1, 2 and 3 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-03-26 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by John B. Hare, David King, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1" by Kisari Mohan Ganguli is a monumental epic narrative written in the late 19th century. This work is a translation of the ancient Indian masterpiece, the Mahabharata, originally in Sanskrit, which is revered for its profound exploration of dharma (duty/righteousness), morality, and the complex dynamics of human relationships. The book embodies a diverse tapestry of characters and mythical narratives, centering around the rivalries of the Kauravas and Pandavas. The opening of the text introduces the illustrious sages gathered at a grand sacrifice in the forest of Naimisha, where they express their desire to hear the sacred recounting of the Mahabharata. The narrator, Sauti, shares his journey of acquiring and retelling the stories of Vyasa, which encompass themes of nobility, struggle, and divine intervention. The characters introduced set the stage for the epic's exploration of life's intricate choices, as well as the consequences of actions in the grand narrative of the battle between righteousness and chaos that unfolds throughout the Mahabharata. This opening portion establishes the rich context and philosophical backdrop that will guide readers through the complexities of the epic tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEpic literature, Sanskrit | ||
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