The Mahabharata by Vyasa: The epic of ancient India condensed into English verse


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The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Traditionally, the authorship of the Mahabharata is attributed to Vyasa. With more than 74,000 verses, Mahabharata is said to be the longest poem. Mahabharata tells the story of the epic Kurukshetra War and the fates of the cousin brothers Kauravas and the Pandavas. But more than that the Mahabharata contains much philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four "goals of life" or 'purusharthas'. The latter are enumerated as dharma (right action), artha (purpose), kama (pleasure), and moksha (liberation). (Introduction by om123)

Chapitres

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01 Book I. Astra Darsana (The Tournament) 27:38 Lu par om123
02 Book II. Swayamvara (The Bride's Choice) 27:58 Lu par om123
03 Book III. Rajasuya (The Imperial Sacrifice) 29:39 Lu par om123
04 Book IV. Dyuta (The Fatal Dice) 26:10 Lu par om123
05 Book V. Pativrata-Mahatmya (Woman's Love) 37:08 Lu par om123
06 Book VI. Go-Harana (Cattle-Lifting) 26:49 Lu par om123
07 Book VII. Udyoga (The Preparation) 28:28 Lu par om123
08 Book VIII. Bhishma-Badha (Fall of Bhishma) 39:02 Lu par om123
09 Book IX. Drona-Badha (Fall of Drona) 36:44 Lu par om123
10 Book X. Karna-Badha (Fall of Karna) 31:45 Lu par om123
11 Book XI. Sraddha (Funeral Rites) 20:18 Lu par om123
12 Book XII. Aswa-Medha (Sacrifice of the Horse) 18:43 Lu par om123
13 Conclusion 5:01 Lu par om123
14 Translator's epilogue 25:51 Lu par om123
15 Glossary of Sanscrit words 4:28 Lu par om123

Critiques

recital is aweful.names are mispronounced & the accent is put on


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unintelligible


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Too fast and needing clearer enunciation. Sadly.


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excellent snd intriguing b book giving insights in yo actual Indian history before colonial attempts yo destroy Indian culture


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Awful reading in a heavy accent! Is there no editorial audit at Librivox?

not good


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Pronounciation needs improvement as well ass use of voice.

Totally Inadequate!


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Names of characters are completely mis-pronounced. Needs proper enunciation.

Difficult to understand


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Difficult to understand the accent... unfortunately

couldn't understand anything. and spoken much to softly


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