Maha-Bharata The Epic of Ancient India

The Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic, narrates the epic struggle between two branches of a family, the Pandavas and Kauravas, who vie for the throne of Hastinapura in the Kurukshetra War. Composed by Krishna-Dwaipayan Vyasa, who appears as a character in the epic, the verses were said to be dictated by him and written down by Ganesha. Beyond being an epic, the Mahabharata embodies a romance, featuring heroic and divine characters, and encompasses a vast array of literature. It imparts a code of life, explores social and ethical relations, and delves into profound philosophical reflections on human issues that are unparalleled.