10 Stories From Mahabharata

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789351188766

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The Mahabharata by Anonim Pdf

The Mahabharata is one of the greatest stories ever told. Though the basic plot is widely known, there is much more to the epic than the dispute between Kouravas and Pandavas that led to the battle in Kurukshetra. It has innumerable sub-plots that accommodate fascinating meanderings and digressions, and it has rarely been translated in full, given its formidable length of 80,000 shlokas or couplets. This magnificent 10-volume unabridged translation of the epic is based on the Critical Edition compiled at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. * The final volume ends the instructions of the Anushasana Parva. The horse sacrifice is held, and Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, Kunti, Vidura and Sanjaya leave for the forest. Krishna and Balarama die as the Yadavas fight among themselves. The Pandavas leave on the great journey with the famous companion—Dharma disguised as a dog. Refusing to abandon the dog, Yudhishthira goes to heaven in his physical body and sees all the Kurus and the Pandavas are already there. * Every conceivable human emotion figures in the Mahabharata, the reason why the epic continues to hold sway over our imagination. In this lucid, nuanced and confident translation, Bibek Debroy makes the Mahabharata marvellously accessible to contemporary readers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788184759440

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The Mahabharata by Anonim Pdf

The Greatest Story Ever Told Dispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins—the Pandavas and the Kouravas—but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters face them with no clear indications of what is right and what is wrong; there are no absolute answers. Thus every possible human emotion features in the Mahabharata, the reason the epic continues to hold sway over our imagination. In this superb and widely acclaimed translation of the complete Mahabharata, Bibek Debroy takes us on a great journey with incredible ease.

Author : C. L. Purushothama Rao
Publisher : Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788175977273

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10 Stories from the Mahabharata by C. L. Purushothama Rao Pdf

Pride, as we all know, leads us downhill. Yet, all of us, even the gods and our epic heroes, at one time or another, are ensnared into this trap. Is there any hope? Yes, as these stories from folklore and the Mahabharata tell us, once having learned our lesson, it is possible to live a better life! "I am sure, these stories will give a direction to the children and their parents and enable them to make a deeper study of our Puranas and Itihasas and share its precious message with others." - Swami Chinmayananda ….Krishna blessed them all and said, "So long as you remember that there is an unseen hand which guides you, you will not have a chance to suffer." There are many other words of wisdom interspersed with the fun-filled stories. The author, Sri. C. L. Purushothama Rao is a seasoned Mission worker with a deep knowledge of our ancient literature along with the ability to mould it for children so that they may enjoy the tales and learn from them.

Author : No Author
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789353578817

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Mahabharata Stories by No Author Pdf

Selected stories for children from the Mahabharata ranging from how the Mahabharata was written to the Mritasanjivani story, the birth of Devavrata, the palace of Lac, Draupadi's Swayamvara, the passing of Bhishma and many other equally enthralling stories from one of the greatest epics of all time. This is the second book in the recently launched From the House of Harper series which will include collections of classic Indian tales. The first book in the series was a collection of the Panchatantra stories, A Basketful of Animal Tales.

Author : Vijay negi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 151907493X

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10 Stories from Mahabharata by Vijay negi Pdf

Be it on TV or the bedtime stories that our elders have told us while growing up, we've all been hooked by the Mahabharata at some point. The best part about the epic? The stories never run out. Just when you think you've got a fair idea of what goes on, you find a new back story that takes you by surprise. Of course, one of the reasons behind this is the many, many versions and retelling that the epic lends itself to. This also means that the stories we're sharing with you may be entirely different according to another version! Do share those with us as well. Here are some lesser known stories that we found out.

Author : Christopher C Doyle
Publisher : Om Books International
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Mahabharata Secret by Christopher C Doyle Pdf

244 BC Asoka the Great discovers an ancient and terrible secret—a secret buried deep in the Mahabharata; a secret that could destroy the world; a secret hidden away for over 2300 years… Present Day A retired nuclear scientist is murdered. He leaves only e-mails with clues for his nephew. He and his friends follow a trail through ciphers and 2000-year-old ruins. Pursued by powerful dark forces, caught between the secrets of the past and the intrigues of the present, can they unravel the mystery before an unspeakable horror is unleashed on the world… CHRISTOPHER C DOYLE graduated from St. Stephens College, Delhi, with a degree in Economics and studied Business Management at IIM Calcutta. Since childhood, his literary mentors have been Jules Verne, HG Wells, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, JRR Tolkein, Robert Jordan and Terry Brooks. Christopher has written articles on management and business for several publications, and is regularly invited to speak at conferences. He worked with leading multinationals before setting up a strategic consultancy in India in partnership with a US-based firm. He is also a certified Executive Coach and works with senior executives to help them achieve better results in the workplace. Work aside, Christopher is a musician and lives his passion for music through his band called Mid Life Crisis which plays classic rock. He lives in Gurgaon with his wife, daughter and two dogs. The Mahabharata Secret is his debut novel. USP An IIM graduate-turned-author, Christopher C Doyle is in the same league as Chetan Bhagat and Amish Tripathi Mahabharata Secret blends mythology and history with modern science and cutting edge technology A page turner with hi-octane suspense and intrigue Readership All fiction lovers, thriller junkies, history buffs, corporate yuppies, educational institutes, libraries and general trade readers.

Author : Samhita Arni
Publisher : Tara Publishing
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-10
Category : Hindu mythology
ISBN : 8186211705

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The Mahabharatha by Samhita Arni Pdf

Eleven year old Samhita Arni s beautifully illustrated version of the Mahabharatha is a bold and fresh re-telling of the great epic.

Author : Ramesh Menon
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Page : 813 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788129119018

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The Complete Mahabharata: pt. 1. Sabha parva and Vana parva by Ramesh Menon Pdf

Author : Vignes Chandran
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781649195319

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Mahabharata by Vignes Chandran Pdf

Ever wanted to read the Mahabharata but never ended up finishing the epic due to the sheer size of the story or the numerous characters that simply overwhelm? Have you always been curious of who the Pandavas actually were and why the Kauravas hated them so much until they resorted to deception and deceit to get rid of their cousins? Was Arjuna actually the greatest archer of all time? Or was it only because of favourable circumstances that Arjuna became known as such? Have you ever wondered how divinity himself, Krishna ended up as Arjuna’s charioteer? And what actually transpired during the battle on the holy lands of Kurukshetra that resulted in us still talking about the Mahabharata more than 5000 years later? This book will answer all these questions and more. Enjoy the greatest epic of our time, the Mahabharata, in a compact and easy-to-read version that is suitable for all ages.

Author : Talbot Mundy
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547670667

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The Nine Unknown by Talbot Mundy Pdf

An Emperor Asoka started a project around 260 BC to collate and guard advanced knowledge gathered from around the world over the years. The project ended with making the nine books of secret knowledge and from then on, the nine different men are assigned to guard the nine books. Father Cyprian, a Christian priest, believes that their contents total tip the almost absolute of evil, and wants to burn them, so he invites Jimgrim and his faithful compatriots Ramsden and Ross to help him bring down the secret society that holds the nine books.

Author : Uday Shankar
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789390358441

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Untold Tales from the Mahabharata by Uday Shankar Pdf

Which Kaurava was inspired by the birds to commit one of the most grotesque murders in the Mahabharata? Why did King Muchkund sleep for a million years and wake up in the Dwaparyug? Whose soul had entered the dice of Shakuni? Why was Gandhari married to a goat before she wed Dhritarashtra? What was the secret behind Arjun's chariot being burnt to ashes after the war? Who instigated Janmejay to burn every snake in the universe? Who was the only Kaurava to cross over to the Pandavas before the battle? An epic that never dies and still remains relevant even thousands of years later-Vyasa's Mahabharata has always captured our imagination. The saga of two feuding families, the Mahabharata, with its various twists and turns, has been a compelling read across generations, inspiring many to dig deeper into the great poem. This collection of twenty short stories brings out characters and incidents that are largely unheard of and are buried in the vastness of the epic. Capturing every emotion from valour, lust, loyalty and treachery to goodness and ethics so relevant to the world we live in, these stories help us understand the epic better by bringing out a different dimension altogether.

Author : Kisari Mohan Ganguli
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004-12-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1414232071

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The Mahabharata Of Krishna-dwaipayana Vyasa by Kisari Mohan Ganguli Pdf

Author : PEGASUS.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8131937011

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Mahabharata for Children by PEGASUS. Pdf

Ages 3 to 6 years. Mahabharata is a major epic of ancient India. It is a narrative of the Kurukshetara War and tales of kauravas and pandavas who were cousins. Kauravas had usurped the land of pandavas by unfair means. Pandavas wanted to get their land back but the kauravas were not agreed to give them even a little land and hence the war broke out between the two. Mahabharata for Children, the book in your hands, has great stories from Mahabharata. All the stories have been written in simple and lucid language with attractive illustrations. With all its unique features, the book is interesting and knowledgeable for everyone.

Author : Sudha Murty
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789385990175

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The Serpent's Revenge by Sudha Murty Pdf

How many names does Arjuna have? Why was Yama cursed? What lesson did a little mongoose teach Yudhisthira? The Kurukshetra war, fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas and which forced even the gods to take sides, may be well known, but there are innumerable stories set before, after and during the war that lend the Mahabharata its many varied shades and are largely unheard of. Award-winning author Sudha Murty reintroduces the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic through the extraordinary tales in this collection, each of which is sure to fill you with a sense of wonder and bewilderment.

Author : R. K. Narayan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780226057477

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The Mahabharata by R. K. Narayan Pdf

“Narayan makes this treasury of Indian folklore and mythology readily accessible to the general reader . . . he captures the spirit of the narrative.”—Library Journal The Mahabharata tells a story of such violence and tragedy that many people in India refuse to keep the full text in their homes, fearing that doing so would invite a disastrous fate upon their house. Covering everything from creation to destruction, this ancient poem remains an indelible part of Hindu culture and a landmark in ancient literature. Centuries of listeners and readers have been drawn to The Mahabharata, which began as disparate oral ballads and grew into a sprawling epic. The modern version is famously long, and at more than 1.8 million words—seven times the combined lengths of the Iliad and Odyssey—it can be incredibly daunting. But contemporary readers have a much more accessible entry point to this important work, thanks to R. K. Narayan’s masterful, elegant translation and abridgement of the poem. Now with a new foreword by Wendy Doniger, as well as a concise character and place guide and a family tree, The Mahabharata is ready for a new generation of readers. Narayan ably distills a tale that is both traditional and constantly changing. He draws from both scholarly analysis and creative interpretation and vividly fuses the spiritual with the secular. Through this balance he has produced a translation that is not only clear, but graceful, one that stands as its own story as much as an adaptation of a larger work.