Description
The Mahabharata: Adi Parva edited and translated by Manmatha Nath Dutt is a significant work that presents the first book of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. Dutt’s edition makes the Sanskrit text accessible to English readers, preserving its narrative, mythology, and cultural richness. The Adi Parva covers the origins of the Kuru dynasty, the birth of key characters, and foundational stories. His scholarly work helped introduce this epic’s profound philosophical and moral lessons to a broader audience beyond India.