Author: Kumar Jaimini Shastri
U J Shastri/Asmita Bhatt
Illustrator: Mahendra Mistry
Publisher: Navneet Publications
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 238
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8124306370
Description
The Mahabharata is one of the most widely read epics. How can we deprive our children of the opportunity to read this ancient classic literature? Keeping in mind the age, interest and comprehension of our young readers, we are pleased to publish the Mahabharata.
This book, the Mahabharata, is based on Vyasa’s Mahabharata. We are grateful to the authors of several authentic volumes, which we referred to while writing this book.
The original Mahabharata is a wonderful epic with many heroic characters, dramatic incidents and popular legends. We have attempted to judiciously select the characters and incidents with a view to capturing the imagination of the young readers. Written in simple and lucid language, this narrative is an edited version of the great epic.
The appendices will make the reading and comprehension of the Mahabharata easier and more interesting. And, of course, the colourful and attractive pictures on every page will add to the beauty of this publication.
We hope this book will encourage children to gain knowledge and inspire them to build a strong moral fibre. We dedicate the Mahabharata, our magnificent heritage, to our young readers
Contents
Shantanu
The Tale of the Ashta Vasus
Devavrata
Vichitravirya
The Three Brothers
The Marriage of the Princes
The Kauravas and the Pandavas
Kunti and the Pandavas Arrive in Hastinapur
Duryodhana’s Jealousy
Dronacharya Arrives in Hastinapur
The Princes Training
Ekalavya’s Devotion
The Princes Display Their Skills
Karna
Dronacharya’s Gurudakshina
The Wax Palace of Varanavata
The Slaying of Hidimb
Bheema and Hidimba
The Slaying of Bakasura
Arjuna wins Draupadi
The Pandavas Arrival in Hastinapur
Arjuna’s Exile
The Burning of the Khandavavana
The Slaying of Jarasandha
The Slaying of Shishupala
The Game of Dice
Shri Krishna Comes to Draupadi’s Rescue
The Pandavas’ Exile
Arjuna Acquires Divine Weapons
Arjuna in Indraloka, The Kingdom of Lord Indra
The Adventures of Bheema and Arjuna
Karna Donates His Kavacha and Kundals
Yaksha’s Questions
The Pandavas Live Incognito
The Slaying of Keechaka
Arjuna’s Exploits as Brihannala
Arjuna Seeks Shri Krishna’s Help
A Delusive Desire for Peace
Shri Krishna, The Ambassador of Peace
Kunti Meets Karna
Preparations for the war and the teachings of the Geeta
The War Begins
Bhishma is Injured
The Death of Abhimanyu
The Slaying of Jayadratha and Dronacharya’s Death
The Death of Karna
The Death of Duryodhana
The Pandavas Return to Hastinapur
Shri Krishna’s Final Farewell
Yudhishthira Goes to Heaven
INTRODUCTION TO THE MAIN CHARACTERS
APPENDIX I
Glossary
APPENDIX II
Shlokas