A Prose English Translation of the Mahabharata

About The Book: A Prose English Translation of the Mahabharata is an English rendition of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, created by C. Rajagopalachari. Published in the mid-20th century, this translation offers a simplified, prose version of the epic, making it accessible to a global audience. The Mahabharata, a vast narrative of the Kurukshetra War, explores themes of duty (dharma), righteousness, and moral dilemmas faced by its characters, particularly the Pandavas and Kauravas. Rajagopalachari’s translation condenses the complex Sanskrit verses into clear English prose, providing a comprehensive overview of the epic’s moral, philosophical, and cultural significance in Indian tradition. About The Editor: Manmatha Nath Dutt (1855–1912) was a distinguished Bengali writer and a renowned scholar proficient in Sanskrit and Pali. He held prominent positions as a rector in educational institutions like Keshab Academy and Serampore College. Often hailed as India's most prolific translator of Hindu epics and sacred texts, he later adopted the name Manmatha Nath Shastri after obtaining his degree. Dutt's achievements included a translation of Mahanirvan Tantra and a comprehensive book on the life, teachings, and order of Buddha. In the preface of the latter, he stated that it was based on all available works in Sanskrit and Pali. The Title 'A Prose English Translation of the Mahabharata written/authored/edited by Editor: Manmatha Nath Dutt', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369208791 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 637 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms