"The blind king pursued his thought: "Alas, why did we become a prey to covetousness? It is not as though poverty drove us to it! Why did we take to the path of injustice? Instead of enjoying our boundless wealth in contentment we succumbed to lust of power and possession and coveted what was not ours. Wrong cannot but yield its bitter harvest!" MB 39 (Retold By C. Rajagopalachari)
A little while ago I read and recorded a simple version of the Mahabharata by C. Rajagopalachari. There are about 100 short chapters. it is an abbreviated version. The original Mahabharata is very very long. But it is written very nicely and fairly easy to understand and follow. the Mahabharata is actually a history of ancient India. Five thousand years ago there was a world war in which all the leaders of the civilized world were killed. Millions of soldiers died also. When they fought it was in a designated area, not like today where the civilians are attacked. Only the soldiers fought. the entire world changed dramatically. The way governments worked etc. It was turning point in human civilization. They also had nuclear weapons but the weapons were launched by mantras. They had weather weapons also. But their sciences were more subtly controlled, mostly by sound. But no less effective. Just a different type of science. I hope you find this series interesting and valuable and it helps to broaden your horizons.
The text can be found here:
http://www.krishnapath.org/library/mahabharata-free-download/
no dout mahabharata series. is great.have a religious view.thanks for post
Another interesting chapter...Thanks @jiva34..
I always enjoy to listening your mahabharata series...
great sharing mahabharat series
Yes, you are right my friend. The wicked are never satisfied, even never be successful. Thanks for sharing the Mahabharata chapter 39 and please continue the amazing chapter.
Thanks for sharing this great & beautiful religious post.
Interesting Story!
Thanks, @jiva34 for sharing!
Mahabharata is the most interesting series I have ever seen.
Always excited to read mahabharata chapters you shared @jiva34
Nice Madam, you are doing a great job.