The Mahabharata Penguin Classics Book Library

The Mahabharata is an important source of information on the development of Hinduism between 400 BCE and 200 CE and is regarded by Hindus as both a text about dharma (Hindu moral law) and a history.

The Mahabharata is an ancient Sanskrit epic, and one of the two great epics of India. It narrates the events of the Great War at Kurukshetra, that leads to the manifestation of Lord Krishna on Earth, delivering the Srimad Bhagvad Gita (the Song of the Lord).

The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic where the main story revolves around two branches of a family - the Pandavas and Kauravas - who, in the Kurukshetra War, battle for the throne of Hastinapura.

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Explore the timeless wisdom and epic tales of the Mahabharata, a cornerstone of Indian culture. Discover its profound teachings and moral lessons today!

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Explore the Mahabharata, the Indian epic that blends history, mythology, philosophy, and dharma. Discover its themes, characters, and modern influence

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Summary: The English translation of the Mahabharata is a large text describing ancient India. It is authored by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa and contains the records of ancient humans. Also, it documents the fate of the Kauravas and the Pandavas family.

The Hindu: Arundhathi Subramaniam’s ode to spiritual renegades, haikus on Mahabharata’s women, a biography of Nadal and more

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Welcome to this edition of The Hindu on Books Newsletter. It’s 100 years of the Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu, which changed the political discourse in the State. In a piece, C. Palanivel Rajan ...

Arundhathi Subramaniam’s ode to spiritual renegades, haikus on Mahabharata’s women, a biography of Nadal and more

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