Mahabharata - Complete 14 Volume English prose translation, Kisari Mohan Ganguli

The Mahabharata – Complete 14-Volume Set in English
The Great Indian Epic of Dharma, History, Philosophy & Devotion
Translated from Sanskrit by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
 
The Mahabharata, traditionally attributed to Maharishi Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, is one of the greatest epics of ancient India and is revered in Hindu tradition as the “Fifth Veda.” It presents profound teachings on Dharma, devotion, morality, duty, spirituality, kingship, human nature, and the complexities of life.
 
The Mahabharata is considered essential for understanding the deeper meaning of Vedic culture and civilization. Traditional thought emphasizes the importance of studying the Itihasas and Puranas alongside the Vedas, as they explain and illustrate Vedic principles through stories, characters, philosophical discussions, and historical traditions.
 
Evolution of the Mahabharata
According to the traditional account, the epic developed gradually through several stages:
Jaya Samhita – The earliest form attributed to Sage Vyasa, traditionally associated with approximately 8,800 verses.
Bharata – A later recension presented by Vaisampayana, expanded to approximately 24,000 verses.
Mahabharata – The epic subsequently expanded through further additions and recensions.
Expanded Mahabharata – The received tradition includes numerous additions, including the Harivamsa, regarded as a Khila or supplementary section and largely Puranic in character.
Complete 14-Volume English Translation
 
This complete 14-volume English prose edition presents the monumental Mahabharata in an English translation by Kisari Mohan Ganguli, based on the Sanskrit text.
 
The collection covers the epic's extensive Parvas (books) and preserves its remarkable range of narratives, philosophical teachings, dialogues, legends, genealogies, battles, devotional passages, and reflections on Dharma.
 
Readers will encounter the great stories and personalities of the Mahabharata, including Sri Krishna, the Pandavas, Kauravas, Draupadi, Bhishma, Arjuna, Karna, Drona, Yudhishthira, and many other celebrated figures of Indian tradition.
 
Nilakantha Caturdhara and the Mahabharata Tradition
Nilakantha Caturdhara, a renowned Brahmin scholar of Maharashtra who lived during the 17th–18th centuries, composed the influential commentary Bharatabhavadipa on the Mahabharata. His work represents an important milestone in the scholarly interpretation and study of the epic and reflects the long intellectual tradition surrounding the Mahabharata.
 
Why Read the Mahabharata?
This monumental work is much more than a story of the Kurukshetra war.
It offers profound reflections on:
Dharma and righteous conduct
Karma, duty and responsibility
Bhakti and devotion
Politics, leadership and kingship
Family, relationships and human nature
Philosophy and spirituality
Ancient Indian culture and civilization
Moral dilemmas and the consequences of one's actions
 
The Mahabharata contains some of the most influential spiritual and philosophical teachings of India, including the Bhagavad Gita, while presenting them within a vast narrative of human struggle, divine intervention, duty, and devotion.
 
Product Highlights
Complete 14-volume Mahabharata set
Language: English
Translation: Kisari Mohan Ganguli
Original Work: Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
Text: English prose translation from Sanskrit
Covers the major Parvas of the Mahabharata
Includes profound teachings on Dharma, spirituality, devotion and Indian culture
Suitable for serious readers, researchers, students and devotees
An essential collection for anyone interested in Indian history, Sanskrit literature, Hindu philosophy and Vedic culture
 
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