The Mahabharata , an ancient and vast Sanskrit poem, is a remarkable collection of epics, legends, romances, theology, and ethical and metaphysical doctrine. The core of this great work is the epic struggle between five heroic brothers, the Pandavas, and their one hundred contentious cousins for rule of the land. This is the second volume of van Buitenen's acclaimed translation of the definitive Poona edition of the text. Book two, The Book of the Assembly Hall , is an epic dramatization of the Vedic ritual of consecration ...
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The Mahabharata , an ancient and vast Sanskrit poem, is a remarkable collection of epics, legends, romances, theology, and ethical and metaphysical doctrine. The core of this great work is the epic struggle between five heroic brothers, the Pandavas, and their one hundred contentious cousins for rule of the land. This is the second volume of van Buitenen's acclaimed translation of the definitive Poona edition of the text. Book two, The Book of the Assembly Hall , is an epic dramatization of the Vedic ritual of consecration that is central to the book. Book three, The Book of the Forest , traces the further episodes of the heroes during their years in exile. Also included are the famous story of Nala, dealing with the theme of love in separation, and the story of Rama, the subject of the other great Sanskrit epic, the Ramayana , as well as other colorful tales.
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Near Fine. 0226846644. 2 pages have closed tears in the margin, one page has a small chip out of the margin. Otherwise book appears unread.; Due to size of book, ships within US only and only by media rate mail.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 871 pp; Mahabharata (English Translation By Univ Of Chicago Press.
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Good. 0226846644. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY-customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. Curling to tips, PO name in ink on ffep. Margin notes and highlighting on a few pages.; 9.3 X 6.1 X 2.0 inches; 871 pages.
