The Mahabharata by Vyasa: the epic of ancient India condensed into English verse: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

The Mahabharata by Vyasa: the epic of ancient India condensed into English verse, credited to Romesh C Dutt, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of The Mahabharata by Vyasa: The epic of ancient India condensed into English verse by Romesh C. Dutt. Read by om123. The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Traditionally, the authorship of the Mahabharata is attributed to Vyasa. With more than 74,000 verses, Mahabharata is said to be the longest poem. Mahabharata tells the story of the epic Kurukshetra War and the fates of the cousin brothers Kauravas and the Pandavas. But more than that the Mahabharata contains much philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four "goals of life" or 'purusharthas'. The latter are enumerated as dharma (right action), artha (purpose), kama (pleasure), and moksha (liberation). (Introduction by om123)

Recording facts

• Recording title: The Mahabharata by Vyasa: the epic of ancient India condensed into English verse
• Author credits: Romesh C Dutt
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 15
• Listed recording duration: 6:25:42

Catalogue topics

• epic
• Indian literature
• Mahabharata
• Vyasa
• adaptation

Track guide

1. 01 Book I. Astra Darsana (The Tournament) — 27:38
2. 02 Book II. Swayamvara (The Bride's Choice) — 27:58
3. 03 Book III. Rajasuya (The Imperial Sacrifice) — 29:39
4. 04 Book IV. Dyuta (The Fatal Dice) — 26:10
5. 05 Book V. Pativrata-Mahatmya (Woman's Love) — 37:08
6. 06 Book VI. Go-Harana (Cattle-Lifting) — 26:50
7. 07 Book VII. Udyoga (The Preparation) — 28:28
8. 08 Book VIII. Bhishma-Badha (Fall of Bhishma) — 39:02
9. 09 Book IX. Drona-Badha (Fall of Drona) — 36:45
10. 10 Book X. Karna-Badha (Fall of Karna) — 31:46
11. 11 Book XI. Sraddha (Funeral Rites) — 20:18
12. 12 Book XII. Aswa-Medha (Sacrifice of the Horse) — 18:43
13. 13 Conclusion — 5:01
14. 14 Translator's epilogue — 25:51
15. 15 Glossary of Sanscrit words — 4:28

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