An Illustrated Äraá¹yaka Parvan in the Asiatic Society of Bombay; by Karl Khandalavala, Moti Chandra; with a foreword by Kantilal T. Desai. Asiatic Society of Bombay Monograph 5
by Khandalavala, Karl J; Chandra, Moti, author
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Bombay: Asiatic Society of Bombay, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Minor spotting or dicoloration spotting (bindery flaw) to sloth spine; minor edgee wear; else very good(-) in very good to very good(-) jacket in archival mylar.. Quarto in white color illus jacket; 53 pages, 10 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations (some color); 26 cm; bibliographical references. Lovely tipped-in color plates. An analytical re-telling with scholalry commentary. ¶ "The "Äraá¹yaka Parvan" is one of the books (parvas) of the ancient Indian epic, the MahÄbhÄrata. This parva, also known as the "Book of the Forest," follows the PÄá¹á¸avas during their period of exile in the forest after losing their kingdom in a game of dice. The book contains a mix of stories, including legends, fables, and discussions on topics like dharma (duty/righteousness) and karma (action). The Äraá¹yaka Parvan is significant for its exploration of various philosophical and ethical themes. It is in this book that the famous "Yaksha Prashna," a dialogue between Yudhishthira and a Yaksha (a nature spirit), occurs. In this dialogue, Yudhishthira answers a series of ethical and philosophical questions posed by the Yaksha, thereby saving his brothers who had been rendered lifeless by the Yaksha's curse. The Äraá¹yaka Parvan also contains the story of Rishyashringa, a boy raised by a deer, who plays a crucial role in the Ramayana, another Indian epic. It also includes the tale of Nala and Damayanti, a story of love and loss, which is a narrative in its own right and has been told in various forms across South Asia. Like other parts of the MahÄbhÄrata, the Äraá¹yaka Parvan is a complex text that serves both as a narrative and as a repository for various kinds of knowledge, including moral, ethical, and philosophical teachings." -bing. / Asiatic Society of Bombay. Asiatic Society of Bombay / MahÄbhÄrata. Vanaparva -- Illustrations. Mahabharata. Vanaparva. MahÄbhÄrata. Vanaparva -- Illustrations. MahÄbhÄrata. Vanaparva. Mahabharata. Vanaparva.
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- Title
- An Illustrated Äraá¹yaka Parvan in the Asiatic Society of Bombay; by Karl Khandalavala, Moti Chandra; with a foreword by Kantilal T. Desai. Asiatic Society of Bombay Monograph 5
- Author
- Khandalavala, Karl J; Chandra, Moti, author
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Minor spotting or dicoloration spotting (bindery flaw) to sloth spine; minor edgee wear; else very good(-) in very good to very
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Asiatic Society of Bombay
- Place of Publication
- Bombay
- Date Published
- 1974
- Keywords
- India, South Asia, Manuscripts
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