Title: Maha-bharata

The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse

Author: Anonymous

Translator: Romesh Dutt

Contents

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I. Astra Darsana (The Tournament) 1

II. Swayamvara (The Bride's Choice) 14

III. Rajasuya (The Imperial Sacrifice) 28

IV. Dyuta (The Fatal Dice) 42

V. Pativrata-Mahatmya (Woman's Love) 55

VI. Go-Harana (Cattle-Lifting) 73

VII. Udyoga (The Preparation) 86

VIII. Bhishma-Badha (Fall of Bhishma) 100

IX. Drona-Badha (Fall of Drona) 119

X. Karna-Badha (Fall of Karna) 136

XI. Sraddha (Funeral Rites) 151

XII. Aswa-Medha (Sacrifice of the Horse) 161

Conclusion 171

Translator's Epilogue 174

THE EPIC OF ANCIENT INDIA