The Mahabharata  (English, Hardcover, Smith John D.)

John D. Smith’s The Mahabharata is the contemporary retelling of the Sanskrit classic, Veda Vyasa’s epic tale of conflict.

Summary of the Book

The Mahabharata is an epic tale known to every living Indian, but only a few know that it is so much more than the battle between two families. This title offers a greatly accessible modern rendition of the Hindu epic. Entwined with this epic martial tale of great battles are plentiful narrative digressions and religious instructions. This includes the wisdom of Bhishma and the legendary Bhagavad Gita, spoken by Krishna on the very verge of war. The Mahabharata is also a dynamic Hindu text on the nature of dharma, the right way for an individual to lead his or her life.

About John D. Smith

John D. Smith studied Hindi and Sanskrit at the Magdalene College, Cambridge. He is currently the Emeritus Reader in Sanskrit at Cambridge.

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