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Quest for Justice: Modern Illuminations from the Mahabharata By H.D. Goswami New
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- Condition
- Literary Movement
- Modernism
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Age Level
- Adults, Young Adults
- Subjects
- Religion & Beliefs
- ISBN
- 9780986240317
- Book Title
- Quest for Justice : Select Tales with Modern Illuminations from the Mahabharata
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Publisher
- Krishna West, Inc.
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Religion, Philosophy
- Topic
- Hinduism / Sacred Writings, Eastern
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Item Weight
- 11.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- Xiii, 267 Pages
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The Mahabharata is one of the world's most significant historical epics. At a staggering one hundred thousand stanzas, this massive work reveals a highly complex ancient civilization - one that not only excelled in the arts, sciences, and philosophy, but that also embodied the highest ideals of justice, morality and spiritual understanding. Romance, tyranny, war and supreme enlightenment, all are described in this riveting, divinely inspired narrative, which has profoundly influenced South Asian culture and spirituality for thousands of years. Quest for Justice is based upon a collection of lectures on various themes and episodes from the Mahabharata. Paralleling the magnetic oral style of the Epic itself, the book transmits these ancient narratives in an appealing, highly accessible, and engaging contemporary voice. Delivered with frequent good humor, the talks are easy and entertaining, even as they clearly confront the deepest meanings of the text. Indeed, H.D. Goswami skillfully depicts the psychological depth of the characters and the existential dilemmas they face in a strikingly vivid and immediate way. With his trademark wit, erudition and insightful analysis, Goswami breathes new life into the most compelling episodes of this ancient literary masterpiece.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Krishna West, Inc.
ISBN-10
0986240311
ISBN-13
9780986240317
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17038763704
Product Key Features
Book Title
Quest for Justice : Select Tales with Modern Illuminations from the Mahabharata
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Hinduism / Sacred Writings, Eastern
Publication Year
2017
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Philosophy
Number of Pages
Xiii, 267 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Item Weight
11.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Mlcs 2019/43997 (B)
Reviews
"Based on a series of Mahabharata lectures, Quest for Justice is a oneofakind book. The speaker, H.D. Goswami, is obviously learned, and also possesses an uncanny knack for turning the story into a very entertaining presentation, captivating the reader by its "pageturner" quality. All in all, it is definitely the best "popular" version of the Mahabharata I've ever read. It is very well told and the language of the text is exquisite. For those interested in India, Indian literature, and/or Indian religion, this is definitely a 5star introduction. It is beautifully written, like a thrilling adventure story, with a cliffhanger at the end of every chapter. Once you start reading you just can't stop - and that goes even for someone like me, who is basically familiar with the text." Dr. Ake Sander Professor of Psychology & Sociology of Religion Department of Literature, History of Ideas and Religion (LIR) University of Gothenburg, Sweden "Quest for Justice is based on a collection of lectures on various themes and episodes from the enormous Mahabharata Epic. Paralleling the rhetorical style and delivery of the Epic itself, the book's tone is one of oral transmission, as it reworks ancient narratives into an appealing, comprehensible contemporary idiom. Delivered with frequent good humor, the talks are easy and entertaining, even as they clearly confront the deepest meanings of the text. In this, the speaker benefits from his devoted, decadeslong engagement with the text in the original Sanskrit. Indeed, H.D. Goswami skillfully and profoundly depicts the psychological depth of the characters and the existential dilemmas they face in a very vivid and immediate way. Put differently, Quest for Justice is something of a continuation of the Epic tradition - the perpetuation, contextualization and rearticulation of ancient narratives and dharma teachings for a contemporary audience. H.D. Goswami combines his trademark wit, erudition and insightful analysis, breathing new life into the most compelling episodes of this ancient literary masterpiece." Edwin Bryant Professor of Hindu Religion and Philosophy Rutgers University, USA "Anyone familiar with the Mahabharata knows that following, much less explaining, this complex tale of fraternal enmity and fratricidal war is a daunting task. Yet, in H. D. Goswami's Quest for Justice, we are treated to a deft and captivating retelling that practically places us inside the drama as it ravels and unravels. At the risk of sounding cliche, the millenia that separate us from these ancient events do seem to fall away as we are invited to recognize the very real human emotions that motivate the heroes and the villains of this celebrated Indian epic. Reading Quest for Justice, it is easy to understand that we are dealing with one of the great, enduring works of world literature, not a period piece from some forgotten age. Kenneth Valpey Ph.D., Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, UK
Copyright Date
2017
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Trade
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2017-934788
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