Conflict of Values in the Mahabharata
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Conflict of Values in the Mahabharata
Height
210 mm
Length
140 mm
Weight
700
Title
Conflict of Values in the Mahabharata
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Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
Publication Year
2026 July
Product Form
Paperback
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Key Features
Conflict of Values in the Mahabharata
Dimensions
Height
210 mm
Length
140 mm
Weight
700
Book Details
Title
Conflict of Values in the Mahabharata
Imprint
Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
Publication Year
2026 July
Product Form
Paperback
Publisher
Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
Source ISBN
9789371000536
Genre
History
ISBN13
9789371000536
Book Category
Philosophy and Religion Books
BISAC Subject Heading
HIS003000
Number of Volumes
Single
Book Subcategory
Religion and Belief Books
Edition
1
ISBN of Books In Set
9789371000536
ISBN10
9371000538
Language
English
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DR. ANMOLPREET KAUR is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Hansraj College, University of Delhi. She earned her Ph.D. from the Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi. Her research interests include stories and narratives, with a particular focus on how they can be employed to deepen our understanding of ethical issues and moral dilemmas.
She has published research articles in several national and inter-national journals, including the Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research (JICPR) and International Philosophical Quarterly (IPQ). She has also contributed to the SPARC (Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration) funded project, "Yoga Consciousness in the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita: The Ethical Value for Societal and Political Well-being." In addition, she is a PPAI-APPA Certified Philosophy Counsellor.
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Arjuna's despondency on the battlefield of Kurukşetra, Yudhisthira's false declaration regarding Aśvatthämä, andKunti's hesitation in acknowledging Karņa as her son reveal a common thread: the profound moral turmoil experienced by individuals when faced with difficult choices. These episodes highlight the complexity, subtlety, and multifaceted nature of dharma. The central aim of this work is to explore the dilemmas, conflicts, and uncertainties that arise in the Mahabharata owing to the intricate character of dharma, and to examine how the epic's protagonists seek to navigate and resolve them. The book investigates a diverse range of values and characters, including the courage of Duryodhana, the integrity of Śakuni, and the endurance of Amba, while offering a critical and nuanced understanding of their actions and ethical significance.
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Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House, A-44, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi-110028, Tel: +91-11-47511592, Mobile: +91-9873666131, Email: naraina@mlbd.in, Website: www.mlbd.in
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