{"product_id":"vyasa-the-mahabharata-the-dicing-and-the-sequel-to-dicing","title":"Selections from Vyasa's Mahabharata – The Dicing and The Sequel to Dicing - The Temptation of Karna","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBibliographic Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vyasa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslated and Edited by:\u003c\/strong\u003e J.A.B. Van Buitenen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kavita A. Sharma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789391011543\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition (2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literature \u0026amp; Fiction \/ Classics \/ Indian Classics \/ Epic \u0026amp; Mythological Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e ₹200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelections from Vyasa’s Mahabharata: The Dicing and The Sequel to Dicing and Temptation of Karna\u003c\/em\u003e is a thoughtful and accessible volume drawn from one of the foundational epics of world literature. Centered on some of the most dramatic and morally charged episodes of the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/em\u003e, this edition brings together the fateful game of dice, its devastating aftermath, and the deeply human conflict surrounding Karna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThese selections illuminate themes of destiny, pride, loyalty, dharma, humiliation, and tragic choice. The dicing episode remains one of the most powerful moments in Indian epic tradition, revealing how personal weakness, political ambition, and ethical failure can alter the course of history. The companion sections deepen the emotional and philosophical weight of the narrative, especially through the figure of Karna, whose inner conflict continues to engage readers across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTranslated and edited by J.A.B. Van Buitenen, this edition offers readers a clear and literary entry into the epic’s complexity. The introduction by Kavita A. Sharma adds interpretive value, making the volume especially useful for students, teachers, and general readers interested in Indian literature, mythology, and cultural thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIdeal for academic reading as well as personal study, this compact edition preserves the grandeur of the original epic while presenting key passages in a focused, reader-friendly form. It is a valuable addition to collections of Indian classics, comparative literature, and mythological studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected episodes from the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/em\u003e in a compact edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes The Dicing, its sequel, and Temptation of Karna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights themes of dharma, fate, honour, and tragic choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures translation and editing by J.A.B. Van Buitenen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an introduction by Kavita A. 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