Mahabharata

A family divided becomes a kingdom at war. In this great Indian epic, the struggle for power is also a struggle to understand what is right.

Romesh Chunder Dutt's verse retelling of the Mahabharata follows the rivalry between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, whose competing claims and bitter loyalties lead toward the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Exile, wounded pride, and the demands of kingship give the conflict its human force, while divine influence places individual choices within a larger vision of destiny.

At the heart of the story lies dharma: the duty that binds a person to family, society, and moral principle, even when those obligations collide. Figures such as Bhishma, Karna, Draupadi, and Duryodhana bring distinct pressures and passions to this world of contested honor. Dutt's English verse carries the narrative through personal suffering and public catastrophe, making an ancient story a lasting invitation to think about justice, loyalty, and the consequences of ambition.

What readers find inside:

This retelling will appeal to lovers of epic poetry, readers exploring Indian mythology, and anyone drawn to stories in which family loyalty and ethical conviction pull in different directions.

Enter a world where the fate of a kingdom turns on the choices of deeply human heroes.