Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 401 Ganguli, Kisari Mohan The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Vana Parva, Part 2 John B. Hare, Juliet Sutherland, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose" by Kisari Mohan Ganguli is an epic narrative written in the late 19th century. This monumental work is part of one of the most important texts in Indian literature and culture, detailing the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which encompasses themes of duty, righteousness, and the complexities of human nature. The text follows the tale of the Pandava brothers, focusing on their struggles, triumphs, and the diverse characters they encounter, particularly Bhimasena, also known as Bhima, who plays a central role in the unfolding drama. The opening portion of this section introduces Bhima as he embarks on a journey through a mystical forest filled with various creatures. His immense physical strength is showcased as he encounters and confronts ferocious beasts, highlights his prowess in combat, and reveals his playful nature as he becomes enamored with the beauty of nature. The narrative also brings in the character of Hanuman, Bhima’s brother, a mighty monkey who obstructs Bhima's path to protect him, leading to a dialogue that emphasizes moral and philosophical underpinnings of strength, humility, and the duties of a warrior. This opening invites readers into a rich tapestry of heroic feats, existential questions, and the revered landscape of the Mahabharata’s intricate storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Epic literature, Sanskrit PK Text Hinduism Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 1098443 2025-06-05T09:40:40.747310 text/html 1100092 2021-03-28T10:53:50 text/html; charset=utf-8 488698 2025-06-05T09:40:55.993210 application/epub+zip 502198 2025-06-05T09:40:45.665284 application/epub+zip 478120 2025-06-05T09:40:43.851256 application/epub+zip 1080360 2025-06-05T09:41:05.714190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 940940 2025-06-05T09:40:54.650352 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 689441 2022-09-06T20:01:09.169313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1051459 2025-06-05T09:40:39.573283 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1051302 2021-03-28T10:56:04 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16718 2025-06-05T09:41:05.869168 application/rdf+xml 27950 2025-06-05T09:40:44.464273 image/jpeg 5235 2025-06-05T09:40:44.162281 image/jpeg 472194 2025-06-05T09:40:40.833313 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia