A Prose English Translation of The Mahabharata (Translated Literally From the original Sanskrit Text): Shalya Parva

A Prose English Translation of the Mahabharata (Shalya Parva) offers a literal translation of the Sanskrit text, focusing on the events surrounding Shalya, the king of Madra, during the Kurukshetra war. This parva delves into Shalya’s complex role, his strategic choices, and his eventual participation in the battle. Manmatha Nath Dutt’s translation faithfully conveys the intricacies of Shalya’s character and the moral dilemmas faced by the warriors, capturing the epic’s themes of loyalty, strategy, and the consequences of war.