Mahabharata

Overview

The Mahabharata, attributed to the sage Vyasa, is among the longest epic poems ever composed and tells of the dynastic struggle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, culminating in the great war at Kurukshetra. Beyond its narrative, it is a vast repository of philosophy, statecraft, and ethics, and it contains the Bhagavad Gita. It is revered as the fifth Veda for the breadth of dharma it preserves.

Major Themes

• Dharma in conflict and dilemma
• The Kurukshetra war
• Duty, kinship, and rivalry
• Statecraft and ethics
• Fate, free will, and consequence

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