The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. It is an epic narrative of the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kauravas and the Pandava princes as well as containing philosophical and devotional material; such as a discussion of the four goals of life. Here we have Svargarohana Parva; the eighteenth; narrating the story of renunciation of throne of kingdom of Hastinapur by Yudhisthir and his journey with his wife and brothers throughout the country before final journey to heaven. Vyasa is a revered figure in Hindu traditions. He is a kala-Avatar or part-incarnation of God Vishnu. Vyasa is sometimes conflated by some Vaishnavas with Badarayana; the compiler of the Vedanta Sutras and considered to be one of the seven Chiranjivins. He is also the fourth member of the Rishi Parampara of the Advaita Guru ParamparÄ of which Adi Shankara is the chief proponent.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A very good readBy Ray Todd KnightHiJust finished reading 'The History of the Sixteenth Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment Volume II No Hope of Getting Out Alive' by Jamie Gillum.After enjoying Volume I of this series and the book on the Battle of Perryville I was not suprised to enjoy this book also.It is a very detailed study of the daily lives of the members of this regiment in their own words through memoirs; diaries; government records and letters home. Stories in the book include those from the Colonel who commanded the regiment for the first half of the war down to quiet a few privates who served througout the war.I had four family members who served in this regiment so it was nice to get a feeling of what was happening for them on a daily basis and as with volume I it was nice to see a family member mentioned and learn more about them.I am looking forward to reading Volume III when it comes outRay0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must read.By NateinTnExcellent read. Very informative and entertaining. Recommend for those who like regimental histories.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. great bookBy joe dobrodeyits a good read.good insight to life in a civilwar regiment; soldier. diaries are awesome ; because everyone saw and experienced something different on the same battlefield. you need this book in your collection. buy it.
