The Mahabharata: Vol I & II  - A Modern Rendering (Set of 2 Volume)
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The Mahabharata: Vol I & II - A Modern Rendering (Set of 2 Volume)  (English, Paperback, Menon Ramesh)

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    • Language: English
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd.
    • Genre: Philosophy
    • ISBN: 9788129114921, 9788129114921
    • Pages: 1616
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    The Mahabharata A Modern Rendering 2 Vols By Ramesh Menon is a retelling of the great Indian epic; The Mahabharata, in a contemporary style, retaining at the same time the flavour and essence of the original.

    Summary Of The Book

    The enthralling tale of the Mahabharata comes enriched with history, art and culture and the author Ramesh Menon in his modern rendering has given a completely fresh look to the timeless epic. In this book the events of the Mahabharata are brought alive in a modern prose style with all the underlying splendour, violence, tragedy, anguish, emotions, joys and sorrows.

    This tale of life, which has been passed down from generation to generation in various forms is one of the most influential tales of the sub-continent. Many authors have covered the legendary tale but, Ramesh Menon’s modern rendering of the version stands out from the rest. Through Ramesh Menon we get a picturesque portrayal of events. The great war of Kurukshetra is discussed here with much fervour. The holiest Hindu text and the heart of Mahabharata; the Bhagavad Gita becomes fascinating and endearing to read from this book.

    The story of Mahabharata may be centuries old, but the spirit and essence with which it is written by Ramesh Menon is something new, something commendable. The Mahabharata A Modern Rendering 2 Vols deals in an engaging and captivating manner the various events preceding the great Kurukshetra war and the eventual victory, the end of the yuga and the unfolding of a whole new world.

    Ramesh Menon’s book The Mahabharata A Modern Rendering 2 Vols has garnered a lot of praise for enchanting and engaging readers with its powerful characters, human emotions, divine images, and devotional and philosophical messages. The book takes you closer to the events, bringing alive the legendary tale in a manner never done before. You will literally feel with the characters and their emotions. Indeed, as many claims, Ramesh Menon’s modern rendering of The Mahabharata has been brilliantly executed.

    About Ramesh Menon

    Ramesh Menon wrote a number of books.

    Some of them comprise of Siva : The Siva Purana Retold, Devi : The Devi Bhagavatam Retold, The Ramayana: A Modern Retelling of the Great Indian Epic, The Ramayan A Modern Translation, The Complete Mahabharata (Part - 3), Srimad Bhagavad Gita and the like. He has also co-authored few other books.

    Ramesh Menon has a lucid style of writing. His writings can be easily understood as his narrative flow like a fairy tale. He writes his book in such an appealing and captivating manner that once you start reading, you cannot put it down till you finish it.

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    • Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd.
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    • 229 mm
    Length
    • 152 mm
    Weight
    • 2000 gr
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    5

    Brilliantly exquisite

    Like many before me and many after me, I have been enthralled by the Mahabharat. Coming from a non-Hindu childhood, I was ignorant of the stories of the epic. Somewhere along the way, I picked up my first copy of the epic, an abridged version by Shanta Rameshwar Rao to familiarise myself with the characters and the general plot. This was followed by the work by R.K. Narayan. The culmination so far has been in the two volume work by Ramesh Menon.
    The last one is exquisite in its simplicity an...
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    Sonia Murthy

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    A great read !

    It is downright sexy !!
    And Krishna is the sexiest...
    I got my head out of the book only after I finished it. I have read Mahabharata written by other authors too, but I could not keep this one down. The description of the characters make it come out alive. I swear when I kept this book down, it called back to me to pick it up and keep reading (this is what I told my mum when she asked me go and have food :P)
    The best version of Mahabharata I have read so far.
    BUY IT !
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    Deepti Venugopal

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    This Mahabharata Rock You

    This edition of Mahabharata is all you shall go for if you want to choose from the Mahabharat by different authors.

    By a week's reserch on various sites, I came to know that I have to choose between this edition or the one by Late Mrs. Kamala Subramaniam's.

    Let me tell you Mr. Menon has drawn lot of material from the edition by Kamala Subramaniam, which he duly acknoledges at the start of book. The only difference is that of price and length along with some more detailed explainations given...
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    Keyur Shah

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    5

    Amazing !

    Must Read. Delivery and condition perfect! The book was encased properly in a paper case and delivered properly !
    This is one amazing rendition of Mahabharat with smooth flow and poetry like description for each and every scenario. Anyone who wants an in-depth view of the Mahabharat should read it.
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    PREETI SINGH

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    5

    Perfect product!

    Its an amazing book and the quality is also nice. Worthy of the price. However, i do believe that some of the instances in the book are not in harmony with the general perception of people of what really happened. I am only halfway through the book. Fingers crossed, Hoping for the best!!!
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    Aastha Passi

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    The best retelling of mahabharata ever......!!!

    Simply no words to describe the book...the author's vocabulary and writing skills is great...his style of writing itself tells the reader that the author has a high aesthetic sense...the Gita part is awesome and enlightening...and among the whole lot of characters, lord krishna is by far the best...his enigmatic and lovable nature is well portrayed here and the author enlivens all the dialogues and encounters with his deep sense of writing...
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    Rini Chakraborty

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    ONE OF THE BEST READ!

    Although there are many books available on this epic and having read few of them i can say this one truly stands out.Ramesh menon has portrayed the epic in a picturesque manner and its fascinating to see how the story unfolds.This book contains few additional stories and explanations which one might not find otherwise.
    Although of a sheer size this book can really keep you engrossed.
    Im in all praise for Ramesh menon after reading this book.For those who enjoy his writing style would recomme...
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    Harish Walke

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    Excellent

    Great detailing
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    Sahadev Das

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    Apr, 2019

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    Engrossing

    I enjoyed this book a lot, more so as we have grown up around the stories and legends. I think it connects with the first time Mahabharat reader very well, it is thoroughly enjoyable if you want to read it as a fantasy novel too. The beginning can be a bit slow but once you get into it, it moves quick.
    Flipkart didn't send me both volumes at first but customer service was quiet good and the issue resolved soon. The second time I wanted to buy the set for a friend it was on sale but never did ...
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    Sandeep

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    Mar, 2014

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    Super!

    Excellent rendition. Mr. Menon managed to give an authentic depiction of the Mahabharata to his readers in this two volume bookset. Readers who want to read the authentic story but don't have ample time in their hands should go for this edition of the timeless epic. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
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    Prithwiraj Pal

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    Questions and Answers
    Q:It's the same Mahabharat or something else. What is the significance of modern rendering.???
    A:It is a novelization of the original epic. It is "modern" in the sense that it closely follows the style and syntax of English as used in contemporary English literature.
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    Q:Is this version better than the unabridged version of same author?
    A:It's more easily readable. It also tells what parts it skipped, the length of the skipped parts in the original text, and it basically cuts out the unimportant parts.
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    Q:are there illustrations / sketches inside the books ??
    A:No illustrations, just the complete (adbridged) text
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    Q:I am confused about the description saying "Modern retelling". Does this mean that the caracters are different and the story setting is in modern day? Or is it original Mahabharata without any cuts?
    A:It is the original, it's just more readable. Highly recommended
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    Q:Do these two volumes contain the entire story or are there other volumes as well?
    A:No these volumes contains an abridged version of the Mahabharata. Sh. Menon along with other authors/editors has written a 12 volume set containing the whole story. It has been published by Rupa.
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