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Mahabharata: The Greatest Spiritual Epic of All Time

By: Krishna Dharma
Narrated by: Sarvabhavana Das
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 Said to be the world's longest poem, Mahabharata was originally composed in 100,000 Sanskrit verses by the ancient Indian sage Vyasa. Revered as a sacred text within Hinduism, it contains the great spiritual teaching Bhagavad-gita. Krishna Dharma has condensed the epic into a fast paced novel that fully retains the majestic mood of the original. A powerful and moving tale, it recounts the history of the five heroic Pandava brothers, sons of the Emperor Pandu. Cheated of their kingdom and sent into exile by their envious cousins, they set off on a fascinating journey during which we meet gods, sages, mystics and mighty warrior kings. Profound spiritual themes underlie the thrilling narrative, making it one of the world's most revered texts. Culminating in an apocalyptic war, Mahabharata is a masterpiece of suspense, intrigue, and illuminating wisdom.©1999 Krishna Dharma (P)2015 Krishna Dharma Eastern Hinduism Philosophy Sacred Writing Royalty Mythology Eastern Religion
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Highly recommend to all to hear this valuable and enriching story. Fantastic translation of Mahabharata and the narrator is exceptional, very captivating wish this never ended. Thank you making this available.

Masterpiece !!!

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The reading, though disciplined, is no great performance. It well may be the greatest spiritual epic of all A’s it has more battle scenes than The Iliad, more vindictive murders than a Greek tragedy, and more preaching or life coaching than the Koran or Bible. At the end I wasn’t sure if Krishna was not rightly censured (and actually cursed by Duriodun’s mum) for his double dealing.

Krishna is like Jesus

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Thank you ! The narration was smoothly delivered and easy to listen to- this has been a wonderful epic story and recording .

Mahabharata - The Greatest Epic

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I was moved so many times by the wisdom contained in this heartfelt rendition of the Mahabharata. I feel a powerful sense of spiritual devotion and renewed closeness to that ineffable Universal Soul, after imbibing the divine nectar of this great spiritual classic.

Truly the greatest spiritual epic ever told

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I absolutely loved it. Thank you very much 🙂 I highly recommend it. Will re-listen.

Brilliant

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Amazing work ! Could not have asked for more!!!!!!!!Beyond expectations. A gift to humanity.Thank you.!!!!

Beautifully Translated Beautifully narrated

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Thanks be to Krishna Dharma for the translation! And absolutely amazing soothing narration by Sarvabhavana Das, kept my attention the entire time! Thank you both.

Absolutely life changing

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This rendition gave me valuable insight and emersion in India’s antiquity. I’m inspired now to listen to the Bhagavad Gita. Thank you.

Remarkable account!

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- Arjuna tells Krishna, have no fear. iwill slay Karna.
why would he say this to the Lord himself.

- Pandvas havebeenportrayed as way more powerful than Kauravas.

- Bhima was a mace fighter but in some instances, he hasbeen portrayedas more skilled Archer than Karna and Arjuna

this story has many flaws.

Many parts seem to b made up

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For someone who is new to Indian culture, the story of Mahabharate is amazing. It is many, many times longer than the Bible, and so this version is an abbreviated version. The kindle edition differs from the audible edition, so trying to jump over the differences can be frustrating if one is listening and reading at the same time Also, the narrator is clearly not a professional voice actor. He has a deep, soothing voice, which tends to send one to sleep, rather than engage the listener. Such a shame, as it is an amazing work of literature.

A lost opportunity

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