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Maxims from Mahabharata
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Notion Press
| Author:
Sridhar Potaraju
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Notion Press
Author:
Sridhar Potaraju
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
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Maxims from Mahabharata, as the name suggests, is a compilation of Sanskrit Slokas sourced from the Mahabharata in Devanagari script with English transliteration and Bhavartha or gist of the maxim in English by the author. The maxims have been arranged based on the broad subject they deal with, such as dharma, faith, eternal values of life, mental health, truth etc. Each maxim is preceded by a narration of the context in the epic with a brief introduction to the characters. Mahabharata is an encyclopedia of everything conceivable by a human mind. This epic touches upon nuances of human life, relationship with the creator, society, nature and with one’s own self. Several lessons of life are there to be discovered in the 18 Parvas in which it is narrated. Most valuable lessons of life are always learnt in difficult times. The protagonists in this epic face several humiliations and insults which appear to be difficult to overcome. In times of such despair, several truths about life are spoken to these protagonists by wise men and women. A few of such pearls of wisdom have been brought together in this book. Mental health is the biggest challenge faced by humanity. With the invasion of technology into human relations, loneliness, despair and depression are the most often spoken about topics. This book seeks to introduce readers to the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge in the epic, which has greater relevance in the present day. It can be a handy reference to know and understand life’s various realities and learn from the lived experience of the protagonists in this epic.
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Maxims from Mahabharata, as the name suggests, is a compilation of Sanskrit Slokas sourced from the Mahabharata in Devanagari script with English transliteration and Bhavartha or gist of the maxim in English by the author. The maxims have been arranged based on the broad subject they deal with, such as dharma, faith, eternal values of life, mental health, truth etc. Each maxim is preceded by a narration of the context in the epic with a brief introduction to the characters. Mahabharata is an encyclopedia of everything conceivable by a human mind. This epic touches upon nuances of human life, relationship with the creator, society, nature and with one’s own self. Several lessons of life are there to be discovered in the 18 Parvas in which it is narrated. Most valuable lessons of life are always learnt in difficult times. The protagonists in this epic face several humiliations and insults which appear to be difficult to overcome. In times of such despair, several truths about life are spoken to these protagonists by wise men and women. A few of such pearls of wisdom have been brought together in this book. Mental health is the biggest challenge faced by humanity. With the invasion of technology into human relations, loneliness, despair and depression are the most often spoken about topics. This book seeks to introduce readers to the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge in the epic, which has greater relevance in the present day. It can be a handy reference to know and understand life’s various realities and learn from the lived experience of the protagonists in this epic.
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As author has said that use of proverbs, similes, idioms are of great help in putting across a point of view effectively. It is also used by teachers, lecturers, political leaders, motivational speakers, HR managers, bosses in different organisation in their teachings and speeches. As the author is from law background, found plenty of latin maxims in his course. However, he observed that in spite of richness of Sanskrit language, hardly any maxims are used in our educational courses and they not in general use due their obscurity. Therefore, a need was felt to bring Sanskrit maxims to public use. Author took this challenge. For this he chose Mahabharat and took deep dive in it to bring out pearls as maxims which have been grouped under 12 different headings under different themes. From one lakh verses he chose 100 maxims. Since Mahabharta is so voluminous that only courageous and dedicated people complete it. It takes years. Author’s dedication is commendable.
I totally agree with the author when he says that most of Indians though illiterate would be found to be much wiser that literati both on account of their common sense and sense of dharma.
People have forgot how to live in harmony with nature, society and one’s own self. Author has rightly assessed that the bridge between the Indian knowledge system and their contemporary use continues and seems to be increasing. These maxims help in that.
A good book. Since it is author’s maiden book, I wish he would bring more books.
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As author has said that use of proverbs, similes, idioms are of great help in putting across a point of view effectively. It is also used by teachers, lecturers, political leaders, motivational speakers, HR managers, bosses in different organisation in their teachings and speeches. As the author is from law background, found plenty of latin maxims in his course. However, he observed that in spite of richness of Sanskrit language, hardly any maxims are used in our educational courses and they not in general use due their obscurity. Therefore, a need was felt to bring Sanskrit maxims to public use. Author took this challenge. For this he chose Mahabharat and took deep dive in it to bring out pearls as maxims which have been grouped under 12 different headings under different themes. From one lakh verses he chose 100 maxims. Since Mahabharta is so voluminous that only courageous and dedicated people complete it. It takes years. Author’s dedication is commendable.
I totally agree with the author when he says that most of Indians though illiterate would be found to be much wiser that literati both on account of their common sense and sense of dharma.
People have forgot how to live in harmony with nature, society and one’s own self. Author has rightly assessed that the bridge between the Indian knowledge system and their contemporary use continues and seems to be increasing. These maxims help in that.
A good book. Since it is author’s maiden book, I wish he would bring more books.