Mahabharata – all volumes in 12 PDF-files

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Mahabharata

Mahabharata. Here is the complete Mahabharata translated into English prose directly from the original Sanskrit text by Pratap Chandra Roy. Each of the 12 volumes is about 500 pages, and they are huge files, so please be patient when downloading. The Mahabharata is one of the two major Indian hero epics, The Ramayana being the other one. Mahabharata is usually attributed to the poet Vyasa. Mahabharata is nearly 3,000 years old and in size, it is more than ten times larger than the Iliad and the Odyssey combined. If you are looking for the Bhagavad Gita, which is a part of the Mahabharata, you can find our selections of Gita’s here: Bhagavad Gita. We also have the Mahabharata in a single-volume ebook, the comprehensive Ganguli translation of the Mahabharata – if you prefer just one huge file. If you have the Mahabharata in Tamil, Hindi, Marathi or Kannada, please send it to me, and I will publish it here.

Quotes from the book

“Revenge is not always better,
but neither is forgiveness;
learn to know them both,
so that there is no problem.”

– Mahabharata

“The intoxication with power is worse than
drunkenness with liquor and such,
for who is drunk with power does not
come to his senses before he falls.”

– Mahabharata

Mahabharata - English PDF
The complete Mahabharata translated into English prose directly from the original Sanskrit text
Written by: Pratap Chandra Roy
Published by: ORIENTAL PUBLISHING CO.
Edition: First
ISBN: None
Available in: Ebook

Download the entire Mahabharata here:

Mahabharata VOL 1 – The Adi Parva, 540 pages,  35 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 2 – Sabha Parva & Vana Parva I, 434 pages, 28 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 3 – Vana Parva II, 428 pages, 25 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 4 – Virata & Udyoga Parva, 542 pages, 25 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 5 – Bhisma Parva, 344 pages, 23 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 6 – Drona Parva, 506 pages, 24 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 7 – Karna, Salya Sauptika, Stree Parvas, 592 pages, 28 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 8 – Santi Parva I, 420 pages, 29 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 9 – Santi Parva II, 422 pages, 21 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 10 – Santi Parva III, Anusasana Parva I, 422 pages, 20 MB.

Mahabharata VOL 11 – Anusasana Parva, 418 pages, 21 MB.

Mahabharata VOL I2 – Awamedha, Asramavasika, Mahaprasthanika, Swarga-Rohanika Parvas, 316 pages, 15 MB.

We also have the Mahabharata in Hindi here:

Mahabharata in Hindi

 Get the print version here: Link

 

See The Mahabharata movie here

 

10 surprising facts about the Mahabharata:

  1. The Mahabharata is one of the longest epic poems in the world, with over 100,000 verses. It is roughly ten times the length of the Iliad and the Odyssey combined.
  2. The Mahabharata is believed to have been written between 400 BCE and 400 CE, although the events it describes are said to have taken place much earlier.
  3. The Mahabharata tells the story of a dynastic struggle for the throne of the ancient Indian kingdom of Hastinapur, between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, two branches of the same royal family.
  4. The Mahabharata is not just a story, but also contains philosophical and spiritual teachings. It is often referred to as the “fifth Veda” and is considered to be one of the most important works of Hinduism.
  5. The Bhagavad Gita, one of the most famous and revered texts of Hinduism, is a part of the Mahabharata. It is a conversation between the warrior Arjuna and his charioteer Krishna, in which Krishna expounds on the nature of reality, the soul, and the ultimate goal of human life.
  6. The Mahabharata includes many supernatural elements, including gods, demons, and magical weapons. One of the most famous of these is the Brahmastra, a weapon so powerful that it can destroy entire armies and even the world.
  7. The Mahabharata is known for its complex characters, many of whom are neither entirely good nor entirely evil. The most famous of these is probably Karna, a heroic warrior who fights on the side of the Kauravas despite being the son of Kunti, one of the mothers of the Pandavas.
  8. The Mahabharata has been adapted into many different forms over the years, including plays, movies, and television shows. It has also been retold in different languages, including English, French, and Russian.
  9. The Mahabharata has had a significant influence on Indian culture, inspiring many works of art, literature, and music. It is also often used as a source of moral and ethical teachings.
  10. Despite its length and complexity, the Mahabharata is still widely read and studied today, both in India and around the world. It continues to inspire and challenge readers with its timeless themes of duty, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil.

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  27. I was a Drunken ediot, But I really thank you and your (team) for a wonderful book to the public.

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  30. thanks Sir .Mahabharata English soft copy available .
    I think every person should be read Mahabharata ,in the life Mahabharata teach you .how to tackle problem in life , How to take decision in critical time,

    Thanks & Regards ,
    Ram Pawar.

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  31. I do require Mahabharata and Ramayana in Kannada language. I have read children’s version books which are not elaborated. Kishora Bharata & Eleyara Ramayana.

    Kindly give a good books in Kannada for complete Mahābhārata and Ramayana.

    Kindly me mail me at bhaskar.mail03@gmail.com

    Thanks,
    Bhaskar

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  34. Namaste
    Thank you.
    I am deeply privileged to have found access to yet another version of the great text.
    Plus a movie as bonus.
    Deeply grateful.

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  37. Hindi version of Mahabharata is only a part.. it starts with chapter 74. Please provide link to the earlier chapters

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  43. Hello,

    Can I get the same book in the kannada language. I’m gald that I got English version for better understanding I need kannada version

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  45. Great work on translation of Mahabharat. Since the Bhagavad Gita is also a part of Mahabharat, where Lord Krishna help to self realize Arjun. From this very Platform I would Like to share the Bhagavad Gita as it is, audio in multi languages by eternal Religion. English, Hindi, Sanskrit slokas with Hindi translation, Gujrati, Arabic, Spanish and French.

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    • Available as Print on Order from “Current Books”, Kerala. Literal Translation verse by verse from Sanskrit to Malayalam by Kunhikuttan Thamburan.

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