Maha-bharata Book 5, Volume Two: Preparations for War (Hardcover - 2008)

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--Willis G. Regier, The Chronicle Review
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"Now an ambitious new publishing project, the Clay Sanskrit Library brings together leading Sanskrit translators and scholars of Indology from around the world to celebrate in translating the beauty and range of classical Sanskrit literature. . . . Published as smart green hardbacks that are small enough to fit into a jeans pocket, the volumes are meant to satisfy both the scholar and the lay reader. Each volume has a transliteration of the original Sanskrit text on the left-hand page and an English translation on the right, as also a helpful introduction and notes. Alongside definitive translations of the great Indian epics -- 30 or so volumes will be devoted to the Maha-bh rat itself -- Clay Sanskrit Library makes available to the English-speaking reader many other delights: The earthy verse of Bhartri-hari, the pungent satire of Jay nta Bhatta and the roving narratives of Dandin, among others. All these writers belong properly not just to Indian literature, but to world literature."
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The second volume of "Preparations for War" seals the fate of the P ndavas and Kurus. This book is the turning point of the entire Maha-bh rata. The failure of diplomacy ensures war is now inevitable, and with this realization come dramatic arguments, miracles and temptations. The Maha-bh rata explores timeless problems of humanity, and in this volume of "Preparations for War," it explores the realities of human nature in times of conflict. The lust for power and bloodshed overwhelms all attempts at negotiation.Interwoven with these serious issues come beautiful accountsof divinities, magical realms and legendary marvels.

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ISBN13 9780814732021
Product Name Maha-bharata Book 5, Volume Two: Preparations for War (Hardcover - 2008)
Price ₹2,469.00
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Author Garbutt, Kathleen
Publisher New York University Press
Publication Year 2008
Subject Religion
Binding Hardcover
Language English
Pages 755
Weight 0.481000
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