Harivamsha

<p><b>A gorgeous lucid rendering of the majestic conclusion to the Mahabharata</b></p><p>As an epilogue to the greatest epic of all time the <i>Harivamsha</i> further elaborates on the myriad conflicts of dharma and the struggle between good and evil. Stories abound-from the cosmogony of the universe to the legends of the solar and lunar dynasties and even a foreshadowing of <i>kali yuga</i> in the future. At the centre of all these magnificent tales is the mercurial figure of Krishna whose miraculous life and wondrous exploits are recounted with vivid detail. In offering a glimpse into Krishna's life-as a mischievous child as an enchanting lover as a discerning prince-this luminous text sheds light on many questions left unanswered in the Mahabharata.</p><p>Brimming with battles and miracles wisdom and heroics philosophical insight and psychological acuity Bibek Debroy's splendid translation of the <i>Harivamsha</i> is absolutely essential reading for all those who love the Mahabharata.</p>