The Mahabharata by Vyasa: The epic of ancient India condensed into English verse
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Traditionally, the authorship of the Mahabharata is attributed to Vyasa. With more than 74,000 verses, Mahabharata is said to be the longest poem. Mahabharata tells the story of the epic Kurukshetra War and the fates of the cousin brothers Kauravas and the Pandavas. But more than that the Mahabharata contains much philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four "goals of life" or 'purusharthas'. The latter are enumerated as dharma (right action), artha (purpose), kama (pleasure), and moksha (liberation). (Introduction by om123)
Genre(s): Poetry, Epics
Language: English
Keyword(s): Epic (27), adaptation (5), Indian literature (5), Mahabharata (3), Vyasa (1)
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
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| Play 01 | 01 Book I. Astra Darsana (The Tournament) | om123 |
00:27:38 |
| Play 02 | 02 Book II. Swayamvara (The Bride's Choice) | om123 |
00:27:58 |
| Play 03 | 03 Book III. Rajasuya (The Imperial Sacrifice) | om123 |
00:29:39 |
| Play 04 | 04 Book IV. Dyuta (The Fatal Dice) | om123 |
00:26:10 |
| Play 05 | 05 Book V. Pativrata-Mahatmya (Woman's Love) | om123 |
00:37:08 |
| Play 06 | 06 Book VI. Go-Harana (Cattle-Lifting) | om123 |
00:26:49 |
| Play 07 | 07 Book VII. Udyoga (The Preparation) | om123 |
00:28:28 |
| Play 08 | 08 Book VIII. Bhishma-Badha (Fall of Bhishma) | om123 |
00:39:02 |
| Play 09 | 09 Book IX. Drona-Badha (Fall of Drona) | om123 |
00:36:44 |
| Play 10 | 10 Book X. Karna-Badha (Fall of Karna) | om123 |
00:31:45 |
| Play 11 | 11 Book XI. Sraddha (Funeral Rites) | om123 |
00:20:18 |
| Play 12 | 12 Book XII. Aswa-Medha (Sacrifice of the Horse) | om123 |
00:18:43 |
| Play 13 | 13 Conclusion | om123 |
00:05:01 |
| Play 14 | 14 Translator's epilogue | om123 |
00:25:51 |
| Play 15 | 15 Glossary of Sanscrit words | om123 |
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