Mahabharater Charitabali

• Author: Sukhmoy Bhattacharya
• Genre: Ramayan - Mahabharat - Puran Charcha
• ISBN (Hardcover): 9788170666523
• Pages: 380
• Weight: 516 grams

Description:

• "Mahabharater Charitabali" presents a collection of the most significant characters from the Mahabharata, drawn from the vast, colorful array of the epic.
• The author selects over fifty key characters based on their importance, and narrates their life histories following the Mahabharata's core teachings.
• The book discusses the vast complexity and diversity of human nature depicted in the Mahabharata, emphasizing the epic's unique value in Indian literature.
• The author analyzes the moral and philosophical complexities, presenting the dualities, tensions, and contradictions of the characters' lives.
• The book is presented in an engaging and accessible manner, making it an insightful and comprehensive exploration of Mahabharata's characters and their stories.

About the Author:

• Birth: January 8, 1909, in Kalijuri village, Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh), from an eminent Bhattacharya family.
• Education:
  • Studied various disciplines such as literature, mythology, philosophy, logic, tantra, and Vedanta under renowned scholars in Shrirampur, Mymensingh, and Kolkata.
  • Achieved "Shastri" and "Tirtha" titles after passing exams in specific subjects.
  • Self-taught English after completing his schooling.
• Career:
  • Taught literature and philosophy at several institutions, including a brief stint at a royal family in North Bengal.
  • Became a researcher and lecturer at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan in 1937, where he worked until his retirement in February 1974.
• Contributions:
  • Authored thirteen books and over 200 articles on a wide range of topics, including Sanskrit literature, culture, and philosophy.
  • Influenced by Rabindranath Tagore, under whose guidance he was inspired to write.
• Awards:
  • Received the Rabindra Award in 1985 for his work "Sanskrit Anushilone Rabindranath."
• Death: January 27, 1999, in Santiniketan, West Bengal.