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What is the importance of reading the poem reading the Mahabharat?
The Mahabharata is an important source of information on the development of Hinduism between 400 bce and 200 ce and is regarded by Hindus as both a text about dharma (Hindu moral law) and a history (itihasa, literally “that’s what happened”).
Should I read Ramayana or Mahabharata first?
Ramayana should be read first. Because the incidents of Ramayana was happened before Mahabharata’s period. Some researchers said that Ramayana was originally happened seven thousand years ago while Mahabharata was occurred only five thousand years ago.
How long does it take to read the Mahabharata?
About 4–6 months if you spend a couple of hours everyday and you have slightly better than reading speed.
Who wrote Mahabharata in Sanskrit?
| Mahabharata | |
|---|---|
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Author | Vyasa |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Verses | 200,000 |
Which is the best way to know about Mahabharata?
Read the critical version of Mahabharat from BORI. Just read the 200000 verses written by Maharshi Vyasa in Sanskrit!…As per today there are only 3 complete and unabridged translations of Mahabharata in English,
- Kisari Mohan Ganguly,
- Manmath Nath Dutt, and.
- Bibek Debroy.
Should we read Mahabharata before or after Ramayana?
Some say Mahabharata should be read after the Ramayana. We who have been brought up with the great epics from childhood often don’t understand how difficult and confusing they could appear to a non-Indian.
Why do some people not like Mahabharata?
In any case, Mahabharata does not take a gander at anything with wistfulness. For some reasons, there are many that do not like this epic. Those are those kinds of people that prefer their sacred texts to be disinfected, without human frailties, failings, and deficiencies.
Is Mahabharata a fair mirror?
Mahabharata is a fair mirror. It is a reflection of now is the ideal time. It is a reflection of our Indian culture. Mahabharata mirrors all of life as it seems to be. This reflection may not please everybody. It may not, in any case, appear to be genuine. In any case, Mahabharata does not take a gander at anything with wistfulness.
Is it bad to keep Mahabharata Scripture at home?
There is a widely-spread belief that you should not keep Mahabharata scripture at home. People say that it will bring faction in your family. Being a bad omen, it will bring troubles to you. Why is it so?