Mahabharata: The Great Indian Epic

It isn't noticeable from the picture, but the cover edge has a crease like Warhammer/Black Library books, preventing the binding from taking the bend when reading, which I love! The quality feels amazing, however, the final two groups of pages were off entered when glued and crumpled a bit during travel since they don't set in the cover correctly. But I bought this book for the stories/history, not to be pretty and I'm very satisfied with this copy! Especially for the price. The high gloss finish is beautiful with the black and red theme on the cover.

This hit me like Lord Of The Rings...opening my mind to peoples, places and things from other times; I never heard of

Good

Highly recommended for personal growth with ancient stories

Great read

Well written!! Not too dry or wordy! Just right! It’s a good book to read and it’s an easy read. Method of writing is nice.

It was a Book... But not a Very big Book.... 3 Stars,,

I thoroughly enjoyed "Mahabharata: The Great Indian Epic" by Sudarshan Ray. As someone familiar with the epic, I appreciated Ray's retelling, which brought back nostalgic memories. The book is perfect for newcomers to the Mahabharata, with a steady pace that masterfully weaves together the complex characters and storylines. The inclusion of a Kuru family tree at the beginning is a thoughtful touch, helping readers navigate the numerous characters. The characters are well-described, and the war scenes are particularly engaging, with each day's events detailed vividly. Ray's writing is easy to follow, making the epic accessible to a wide range of readers. The language is simple, and the medium pace keeps the story flowing. This book is an excellent introduction to the Mahabharata, connecting ancient mythology to modern times. Ray's retelling is engaging, and his narrative brings the characters to life. Overall, I found it to be a compelling read, perfect for those new to the epic or looking for a fresh perspective. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in mythology, ancient India, or epic tales.

What an epic timeless story, with moral teachings that are so relevant to today. The author has done a brilliant job of bringing the story to the fore, and authoring in such a fashion that makes it eloquent yet accessible for the average person to read. I couldn't put the book down, finished it in 5 days. Now organising a trip to India to visit the sacred/historical sites of the Mahabharat.

From the very beginning, the stories managed to captivate me and made me want to read more and more. Each and every stories are thoughtfully written and felt as if I am reading it for the first time! The descriptions are vivid and detailed which transported me to the time. Since it’s an epic with themes of love, revenge and redemption, with each and every story I read, I felt more and more invested. The politics and the war scenes are beautifully portrayed. The character map will also help the readers like me to understand the family dynamics in the book. Mahabharata is one of the greatest epic of Indian history and the author has beautifully portrayed it in this retelling. It’s descriptive, interesting, vivid and intriguing as well. The language is simple yet intricate enough to capture the reader’s attention. Despite how many times I have read it, I can definitely read it again and again. I enjoyed reading the scenes and felt like reliving it. I will be recommending this to anyone and everyone who is interested in reading the epic or someone who wants to gain more knowledge on this.

Great version to read if you’re focused on the storyline. Some elements of the story that don’t contribute directly to the narrative might be missing, but the overall essence is still there.

Absolutely a brilliant educational read .