Mahabharata: The Greatest Spiritual Epic of All Time

If I had to pick one book to recommend to anyone to read... This would be the one.

Riveting and engaging despite simplistic narrative. I grew up with these stories so I'm aware of any holes in this book but I think it does the right thing in terms of relaying a story of good and evil, and how the latter thrives in the absence of spirituality and self-awareness. I dare you not to cry at some of these chapters but the book succeeds in conveying the love between, family, friends and, of course, the Supreme being! This book is over 900 pages long, however, to read the entire Mahabharata would take volumes of books. This book of the Hindu epic is accessible and obviously written with a pure heart. That's good enough for non-academics and academics alike.

The book is beautifully done. Very artistic illustrations and the fun for there text is also high class. I bought it for my sister, but will read it before I send it top her for Christmas. I have seen the 3 part film of this a few times and am looking forward to reading the whole story. I can recommend buying this edition of the Mahabharata without any hesitations. Even if you don't ever read it.

Captivating story lines, easyflow story development and rich in moral issues. Knowledge and wisdom are contrasted with immorality and greed. The story unfolds easily and the event - chains link into one another effortlessly. The English medium, however, lacks in naturalness and robustness. Otherwise, the story of MBA comes to life in Dharma's retelling of the story which contrasts Knowledge and Wisdom with Cruelty and Possessiveness Many thanks to Krishna Dhama.

Beautifully written epic story of the Mahabharata. The words transport you back in time whereby the reader can visualize the great scenes set by the author. Truly marvellous. If you are looking for a Mahabharata book than this is definitely for you. Highly recommended. Thank you.

I an already half way through the book, the story is amazing, and it is well written and an epic tale. I have read other reviews that said it was hard to follow because of the names, I made a family tree as I went along and by 100 pages I knew who everyone was without having to refer to the family tree. Loving it so far and don't want the story to end.

I have read many versions of the Mahabharata in my time, however this is undoubtedly THE most accurate, gripping and entertaining version I have ever read. I have actually read this version 5 times! No lie! The extended version, not the condensed one, although I am sure thats great too! If you are currently trying to decide which copy of this great epic to go for, without a doubt, this is the one to read! You will not regret it.

Brilliant book, I loved it...I know my family kept going on about the teachings of the Mahabharata, but this was the book that finally made me come to an understanding of the great tale!

頻繁にインドに行く人にとってマハーバーラタの知識は必須。 枝葉を取り払って、パンダヴァとカウラヴァの話に絞って800ページにまとめられているので、読みやすい。 人名や地名の読み方がわからないので、オーディオブックが必要になる。 しかし、このオーディオブック、読んでる人が途中で唾を飲んだりため息ついたりお腹が鳴ったりするので、ちょっと気持ち悪い。

I have read a fair amount in my years. This is the best reading for me. Ever!

Very faithful and easy-to-read rendering of this greatest of epics filled with timeless wisdom and philosophy. Very much appreciate this author's efforts and the gripping and faithful rendering.

Shanti Parvam is missing and also Bhagvadgeeta could have been elaborated (it was not written on purpose by author) , however I gifted this book to my Catalan husband and its really good to get the picture of the great Mahabaratha war and basic understanding.

A classic works, this one by Krishna Dharma is very authoritative for Hindu's like myself. As well to all people, everywhere. It has a jacket to this amazing works. The website picture is underneath the dust jacket. It is beautifully presented. It contains hand drawn pictures in black, white etc, here and there, bringing this fab works more to life! Krishna Dharma in this edition tells it so well. I fully recommend this greatest epic of all time!