The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Book 2
Kisari Mohan Ganguli • 2017 • Pinnacle Press
- Author
- Kisari Mohan Ganguli
- First published
- 2017
- Publisher
- Pinnacle Press
- ISBN
- 9781015698291
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This volume is part of a modern reprint series of the complete English translation of the Mahabharata by Kisari Mohan Ganguli. Originally published between 1883 and 1896, Ganguli's translation remains a foundational text for English-speaking scholars and readers interested in the Sanskrit epic. This specific rendition was produced by Pinnacle Press to provide an accessible, standardized edition for a contemporary audience looking to engage with the Sabhaparva, or the Book of the Assembly Hall.
The historical significance of Ganguli’s work lies in his effort to translate the entirety of the epic into prose, a monumental task undertaken with the editorial assistance of Pratap Chandra Roy. The design and presentation in this 2017 edition prioritize legibility and traditional scholarship, maintaining the integrity of the original 19th-century text while catering to a 21st-century readership. Its reception continues to be tied to its status as the most widely referenced unabridged English translation of this essential cultural and philosophical narrative.
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