Mahabharata, (Sanskrit: “Great Epic of the Bharata Dynasty”) one of the two Sanskrit epic poems of ancient India (the other being the Ramayana). The Mahabharata is an important source of information on the development of Hinduism between 400 bce and 200 ce and is regarded by Hindus as both a text about dharma (Hindu moral law) and a history (itihasa, literally “that’s …

Nov 16, 2022 · Keeping its classic soul in mind, four noted artists have freely explored the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata in an ongoing exhibition. "Exploring the Epic Mahabharata", being held at Art Magnum ...

Nov 13, 2022 · Connecting with Mahabharata is a fascinating way of looking at Mahabharata; more as a part of our itihasa and not a philosophical myth presented as a story that many ‘Indologists’ served us.. Beautifully presented book with finely presented facts and figures is sure to generate interest in the historicity of Mahabharata in the people educated in western world …

The epic is traditionally ascribed to the sage Vyāsa, who is also a major character in the epic.Vyāsa described it as being itihāsa (transl. history).He also describes the Guru–shishya tradition, which traces all great teachers and their students of the Vedic times.. The first section of the Mahābhārata states that it was Ganesha who wrote down the text to Vyasa's dictation, but …

Oct 26, 2022 · Among various versions of the Mahabharata epic, 17-year-old Vikram Nagarajan’s The Silver Lining - Mahabharata -Part 1 stands out for its unique narration Vikram has chosen to tell the story ...

Sep 07, 2018 · The Mahabharata is an ancient Sanskrit epic poem that tells the story of the kingdom of Kurus. It's based on a real war that took place in the 13th or 14th century B.C. between the Kuru and Panchala tribes of the Indian subcontinent. It is regarded as both a historical account of Hinduism's birth and a code of ethics for the faithful.

The Mahabharata is a 1989 film version of the Hindu epic Mahabharata directed by Peter Brook.Brook's original 1985 stage play was 9 hours long, and toured around the world for four years. In 1989, it was reduced to under 6 hours for television (TV mini series). Later it was also reduced to about 3 hours for theatrical and DVD release.

Etymology. The name Rāmāyaṇa is composed of two words, Rāma and ayaṇa. Rāma, the name of the central figure of the epic, has two contextual meanings.In the Atharvaveda, it means 'dark, dark-coloured, black' and is related to the word rātri which means 'darkness or stillness of night'. The other meaning, which can be found in the Mahabharata, is 'pleasing, pleasant, charming, …

This is the substance of the great epic Ramayana. Valmiki described every episode of Rama’s life in great details. Side by side he added many instructive stories to give the epic a vast shape. The purpose was to keep mankind on a virtuous path. This epic has influenced and regulated the Indian way of life like a social and moral constitution.

Nov 16, 2021 · The narrative poem is the oldest form of poetry, and one of the oldest forms of literature. Epics like The Iliad and the Odyssey, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and The Mahabharata are ancient and long narrative poem examples. Long before the written word and the invention of mass publishing, storytellers told their stories in verse, and have done so ...