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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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This ten-volume, unabridged translation offers a definitive window into an ancient epic. Though the central conflict centers on land and lineage among rival factions, the work is ultimately a deep meditation on dharmaโduty, right action, and the complexity of moral choice. It is designed for adult readers, mythology and literature enthusiasts, and students of philosophy who crave breadth, depth, and lasting questions. The tone is expansive, thoughtful, and inspiring, inviting reflection long after the last page is turned.
Presented as a continuous, story-led narrative, the translation preserves the grandeur of the original while rendering it in clear, contemporary English. Readers encounter a vast cast of noble figures, scheming rivals, and ordinary people whose decisions illuminate universal themes of loyalty, power, fate, and the consequences of action.
Unlike condensed versions, this complete edition invites patient, immersive reading and thoughtful study. The experience rewards slow, attentive engagementโthrough epic battles and philosophical dialoguesโencouraging discussion, debate, and multiple layers of interpretation.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of ethical complexity and the enduring power of myth in shaping worldview. The work fuels curiosity about world histories and religious and cultural ideas, while inspiring a patient, reflective approach to big questions. It leaves a lasting impression of the transformative potential of epic storytelling.
Product Details
Author
Bibek Debroy
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
528
Language
English
SKU
9780143425151
ISBN
9780143425151
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.46x3.3x21.59cm
Binding
Paperback
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Bibek Debroy Has An Interest In Indology And Sanskrit. He Is Known For His Unabridged Translations Of Itihasa Purana Texts From Sanskrit To EnglishโThe Bhagavat Gita, The Mahabharata, The Hari Vamsha, The Valmiki Ramayana, The Bhagavata Purana, The Markandeya Purana, The Brahma Purana, The Vishnu Purana And The Shiva Purana. A Translation Of The Brahmanda Purana Is Awaiting Publication. The Word Count Of Translations Already Completed Amounts To Five Million, And In 2019, He Featured In Theimca Book Of Records As The โMost Prolific Translatorโ. He Has Been Conferred With The Padmashri And The Title Of โVachaspatiโ. Other Than Translations, He Is The Author Of The Much-Acclaimed The Bhagavad Gita For Millennials And Devi For Millennials, And Has Edited, Along With Anuradha Goyal, The Book Navaratri: When Devi Comes Home. We Believe In The Power Of Discovery. That'S Why We Create Books For Everyone That Explore Ideas And Nurture Curiosity About The World We Live In. From First Words To The Big Bang, From The Wonders Of Nature To City Adventures, You Will Find Expert Knowledge, Hours Of Fun And Endless Inspiration In The Pages Of Our Books. Www.Dk.Com Biography: Bibek Debroy Is A Renowned Economist, Scholar And Translator. He Has Worked In Universities, Research Institutes, Industry And For The Government. He Has Widely Published Books, Papers And Articles On Economics. As A Translator, He Is Best Known For His Magnificent Rendition Of The Mahabharata In Ten Volumes As Well As The Three-Volume Valmiki Ramayana-Both Of Which Have Been Published To Wide Acclaim By Penguin Classics. He Is Also The Author Of Sarama And Her Children, Which Splices His Interest In Hinduism With His Love For Dogs.