The Complete Mahabharata: Volume 1-12

The main theme of the epic is the Great War in Kurukshetra, but there are smaller stories and other stories within these, all woven together with a genius that defies comparison. At its heart, it contains Krishna’s immortal Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God.

The Mahabharata embodies the ancient and sacred Indian tradition in all its earthly and spiritual immensity. As the famous saying goes, ‘What is found here may be found elsewhere. What is not found here will not be found elsewhere.’

Many believe this most magnificent epic to be the greatest story ever told. Yet, the only complete Indian translation of the Mahabharata into English is the one penned in the 19th century by Kisari Mohan Ganguli. More than a hundred years have passed since Ganguli accomplished his task and the language he used is now, unfortunately, archaic.

Vol. 1: Adi Parva
Vol. 2: Sabha Parva and Vana Parva (Part 1)
Vol. 3: Vana Parva (Part 2) and Virata Parva
Vol. 4: Udyoga Parva
Vol. 5: Bhishma Parva
Vol. 6: Drona Parva
Vol. 7: Karna Parva, Salya Parva and Stri Parva
Vol. 8: Santi Parva: Rajadharmanusasana Parva and Apaddharmanusasana Parva
Vol. 9: Santi Parva: Mokshadharma Parva
Vol. 10: Santi Parva and Anusasana Parva
Vol. 11: Anusasana Parva
Vol. 12: Ashwamedha Parva, Asramavasika Parva, Mausala Parva, Mahaprasthanika Parva and Swargarohanika Parva