The Mahabharata: Volume 3

Beyond the central narrative of the dispute and rivalry between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, this volume captures the rich texture of the epic through its various sub-plots, fascinating digressions, moral dilemmas, and philosophical explorations of dharma (righteousness).

Bibek Debroy is a renowned economist, Padma Shri recipient, author, and translator who has served as the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. He is widely celebrated for his monumental, complete unabridged translations of sacred Hindu texts, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas.

• • This volume progresses deeper into the multi-layered narrative of the epic, exploring critical events, conversations, and tests of character faced by the princes and sages. It highlights the grey areas of human choices where right and wrong are rarely absolute, capturing the wide spectrum of human emotions that keep the epic timeless.