About The Book
To The Mahabharata is the "book of books". It is an encyclopedia of ancient Bharat (India). That is why it is said, "What is not in the Mahabharata is not in Bharat (India)". Expanse and depth of thoughts and ideas in this book are bewildering. The highest and lowest of human nature are painted in glowing colors. The stories of gods, men, demons, birds, beasts, insects and plants are spread on a big canvas. Conflicts of emotions and call of duty, the wisdom and foolishness of human endeavors described in the Mahabharata, stun the readers. The variety of characters and situations are perennial source of inspiration for politicians, poets, writers and scholars. Even for saints and sages. The Mahabharata is full of interesting and instructive fables. Much before the Aesop's fables, and the Panchtantras, the Mahabharata presented gems of political, diplomatic and humanitarian thoughts and ideas through the fables. They are used to impart valuable ethical and social lessons. The fables from the Mahabharata provide us practical knowledge and also elevate as to higher ethical standards.
About The Author
Dr. R.K. Sinha was born in a small village in Muzaffarpur, Bihar in 1934. He was educated at Patna University and the University of Calcutta. He holds a Master degree in English and also in Prakrit, Jainology and Ahimsa. He was awarded a Ph.D. Degree by Bihar University for his research work on Gandhiji. Dr. Sinha was a Minister in Bihar in 1971 and a Minister of State Labour and Parliamentary Affairs in the Janta Party Central Government led by Sri Morarjee Desai (1977-79). He retired as University Professor of English from B.U. Muzaffarpur, Bihar in 1996. Dr. Sinha has been a social and political activist for the last five decades.
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