The Lore of Mahabharata

by Amalesh Bhattacharya

The story of the Mahabharata is presented here through the interpretation of its lore, the traditions and knowledge of Bharata, its people, and its culture.

Seeking to explain this epic confrontation between dharma and adharma through the inner motivating forces and natures of its main characters, the author explores symbols, such the blindness of Dhritarashtra, interprets behaviour, such as Yudhishthira’s calm in the face of disaster, and analyses political events in the opposing camps to show how all the apparent actions and reactions are used to fulfill a higher purpose.

Each character thus provides a key to understanding the inner meaning and message of the Mahabharata.