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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9789356995697 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Classification number |
BHA |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Sudipta Bhawmik |
| 9 (RLIN) |
6236 |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Dwapar Katha : The Stories of the Mahabharata |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc |
Bharat |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc |
Harper Collins |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc |
2024 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
585 Pages |
| Other physical details |
Paper Back |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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| Summary, etc |
The Mahabharata, one of India's most cherished epics, has fascinated generations. The age-old saga of warring cousins-the valiant Pandavas and the formidable Kauravas-has left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Yet, beneath the stories of valour and villainy lie complex human emotions that challenge our ideas about 'good' and 'evil'. Can the virtuous always conquer the malevolent? Are the Kauravas truly the embodiment of darkness, while the Pandavas exude righteousness? Does Dharma triumph in the end?<br/><br/>In Dwapar The Stories of the Mahabharata, Sudipta Bhawmik delves deep into the intricacies of human nature as he explores the psyches of an eclectic cast of characters, unearthing their motivations and desires. He immerses us in their ceaseless inner struggles on a battlefield more profound than Kurukshetra. Feel the seething anger of Bheem as he rages against the silent Yudhishtir during Draupadi's disrobing and grieve with Duroyadhan when he loses his dear friend Karna in the war. Explore the concepts of Dharma and Karma along with the Pandavas, as Sudipta unearths age-old tales of the Vana Parva, where rishis share life lessons with the exiled Pandavas.<br/><br/>Rooted in Sudipta's immensely popular podcast, which has recorded over 20 million downloads, Dwapar Katha is a delight to read. The captivating prose and stunning illustrations breathe new life into this timeless tale where darkness and light intertwine and heroes are often indistinguishable from villains. The Mahabharata has never been more enchanting, thought-provoking and alive.<br/> |
| Keyword |
Philosophy & Religion - Origin Stories |
| 655 ## - INDEX TERM--GENRE/FORM |
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| Genre |
Philosophy & Religion - Origin Stories |
| Genre/form data or focus term |
Philosophy & Religion - Origin Stories |
| Genre |
Philosophy & Religion - Origin Stories |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme |
Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Item type |
Books |
| Koha issues (borrowed), all copies |
2 |