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About The Book: On the Meaning of Mahabharata by V.S. Sukthankar is a profound exploration of the Mahabharata’s philosophical and ethical dimensions. In this posthumously published work, Sukthankar interprets the epic not just as a historical or mythological narrative but as a moral and spiritual allegory reflecting Indian thought. He examines the roles of dharma, destiny, and human action, offering a critical, scholarly yet accessible perspective. The book highlights the Mahabharata’s enduring relevance as a guide to life’s fundamental questions. About The Author: Vishnu Sitaram Sukthankar (1887–1943) was a pioneering Sanskrit scholar and Indologist, best known as the General Editor of the Critical Edition of the Mahabharata at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. Trained in mathematics at Cambridge and Sanskrit philology in Berlin, he brought scientific rigor to textual criticism. Sukthankar’s meticulous work on ancient manuscripts laid the foundation for future Mahabharata scholarship. His legacy includes translations, critical essays, and a profound contribution to India’s literary and textual heritage, especially through the Mahabharata project. The Title 'On The Meaning Of The Mahabharata written/authored/edited by V. S. Sukthankar', published in the year 1957. The ISBN 9789372259230 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 166 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hinduism. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.