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The Mahabharata by Vyasa: the epic of ancient India condensed into English verse |
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The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Traditionally, the authorship of the Mahabharata is attributed to Vyasa. With more than 74,000 verses, Mahabharata is said to be the longest poem. Mahabharata tells the story of the epic Kurukshetra War and the fates of the cousin brothers Kauravas and the Pandavas. But more than that the Mahabharata contains much philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four "goals of life" or 'purusharthas'. The latter are enumerated as dharma (right action), artha (purpose), kama (pleasure), and moksha (liberation). (Introduction by om123)
MAHA BHARATA THE EPIC OF ANCIENT INDIA CONDENSED INTO ENGLISH VERSE By Romesh C. Dutt C.I.E. MDCCCXCIX Published by J. M. Dent
and Co. Aldine House London W. C.
To
THE MARQUIS OF RIPON
Ever gratefully remembered by my countrymen for his
just and benevolent administration and for his
generous and helpful measures for the
introduction of self government
in India This translation
of the ancient epic of my country
is respectfully dedicated
Contents BOOK PAGE
I. Astra Darsana (The Tournament) 1
II. Swayamvara (The Bride's Choice) 14
III. Rajasuya (The Imperial Sacrifice) 28
IV. Dyuta (The Fatal Dice) 42
V. Pativrata Mahatmya (Woman's Love) 55
VI. Go Harana (Cattle Lifting) 73
VII. Udyoga (The Preparation) 86
VIII. Bhishma Badha (Fall of Bhishma) 100
IX. Drona Badha (Fall of Drona) 119
X. Karna Badha (Fall of Karna) 136
XI. Sraddha (Funeral Rites) 151
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Reviewer: Kiel - November 11, 2014 Subject: Difficult I'm disappointed to say, like others, that the narration is quite difficult to navigate. The reader's voice is in a low register with a heavy accent - but I'm not sure that's the only problem. I think the reader is too close to the microphone, and that is causing distortion. I wish this issue would have been caught early-on in the process. I'm wondering if some digital reprocessing would make this recording more accessible. I would like to compliment the reader, however, I'm sure this was a lot of work - and though challenging to understand, obviously the he has mastery of the material. |
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Reviewer: Student - February 10, 2013 The man reading the story is very difficult to understand, strong accent and flat :( Too bad. I was really excited to find this free version, not a good reading. |
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Reviewer: Namon - November 25, 2012 Subject: The Reader... Horrible congestion on the part of the reader. Uncomfortable to listen to. Sounds like someone holding a child's nose and asking them to speak! |