Harivamsha

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Harivamsha

translated by Bibek Debroy

Penguin Random House India, 2016

Uniform Title

Mahābhārata. Harivaṃśa

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A gorgeous, lucid rendering of the majestic conclusion to the Mahabharata As an epilogue to the greatest epic of all time, the Harivamsha further elaborates on the myriad conflicts of dharma and the struggle between good and evil. Stories abound-from the cosmogony of the universe to the legends of the solar and lunar dynasties and even a foreshadowing of kali yuga in the future. At the centre of all these magnificent tales is the mercurial figure of Krishna, whose miraculous life and wondrous exploits are recounted with vivid detail. In offering a glimpse into Krishna's life-as a mischievous child, as an enchanting lover, as a discerning prince-this luminous text sheds light on many questions left unanswered in the Mahabharata. Brimming with battles and miracles, wisdom and heroics, philosophical insight and psychological acuity, Bibek Debroy's splendid translation of the Harivamsha is absolutely essential reading for all those who love the Mahabharata.

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  • NCID
    BB25663938
  • ISBN
    • 9780143425984
  • LCCN
    2016330347
  • Country Code
    ii
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    san
  • Place of Publication
    Gurgaon, Haryana
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvii, 443 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
  • Classification
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