Compiled between 400BC and 400AD, it’s been told with countless voices and variations, a dizzying array of characters and ...

For Hindus, the Mahabharata is more than just a sacred text—it is the living, breathing heart of their cultural identity. But it’s also a part of India’s broader historical narrative ...

It’s not the linear text of a flawless story. There are several contradictions within. While Rishi Vyasa is believed to be the creator of the Mahabharata, he is also a character in the epic.