Is there an English translation of the Mahabharata?

The Ganguli English translation of the Mahabharata is the only complete edition in public domain – to date. His translation was reprinted by Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers.

Where is the original manuscript of Mahabharata kept?

One was preserved at the India Office Library, London; the second at the Kolkata-based Samskrita Sahitya Parishad, a 100-year-old research institution.

Who was first to translate Mahabharat in English?

Kisari Mohan Ganguli
Vyasa lived around the 3rd millennium BCE. Kisari Mohan Ganguli (also K. M. Ganguly) was an Indian translator, who is most known for the first complete English translation of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata published as The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose between 1883 to 1896.

Is the Mahabharata a good book?

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, brilliant and Educational! Brilliant book, I loved it… I know my family kept going on about the teachings of the Mahabharata, but this was the book that finally made me come to an understanding of the great tale! 5.0 out of 5 stars I does justice to an epic poem.

What is the Mahabharata of Vyasa – English prose translation?

The Mahabharata of Vyasa – English Prose Translation is a single volume edition of the Mahabharata in not less than 5.818 pages. The translation was done directly from the Sanskrit source during the years 1883-1896 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli and this is often referred to as the comprehensive Ganguli translation of the Mahabharata.

Where can I find the Mahabharata in English?

The Mahabharata can also be found here on holybooks.com in the Pratap Chandra Roy-version. Download The Mahabharata of Vyasa – English Prose Translation (5.818 pages/PDF 22.4 MB) here: single volume edition of the Mahabharata in not less than 5.818 pages. Edition: The comprehensive Ganguli translation of the Mahabharata.

What is the original version of Jaya written by Vyasa?

The original version of Jaya as written by Vyasa (or Lord Ganesha* to be precise) or even Bharata has never been found. The book was originally written in Marathi which is considered a much better version because the English rendition is not an exact translation. Many sections have been rewritten or modified, but I enjoyed reading it.

Can I use the Mahabharata for non-commercial purposes?

These files may be used for any non-commercial purpose, provided this notice of attribution is left intact. This is the comprehensive Ganguli translation of the Mahabharata, which was produced by sacred-texts in collaboration with Distributed Proofing.