Mahabharater Chay Prabin

• Author: Nrisimhaprasad Bhaduri
• Genre: Ramayan - Mahabharat - Puran Charcha
• ISBN (Hardcover): 9788177562286
• Pages: 424
• Weight: 720 grams

Description:

• "Mahabharater Chay Prabin" focuses on six important elderly characters from the Mahabharata: Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, Dhritarashtra, Vidura, and Vyasa.
• These characters are explored in-depth, highlighting their complex life journeys, relationships, and the moral dilemmas they faced.
• Bhishma is depicted as an aged youth, a man who upholds duty despite his personal sacrifices.
• Drona is a warrior born to a celestial nymph, who, despite being a Brahmin, takes up arms and teaches in Hastinapur.
• Kripa is depicted as a lifelong follower of Drona, contributing to the tragic events in the Mahabharata.
• Dhritarashtra's character is filled with complexity and inner conflict, dealing with dilemmas surrounding his blindness and his desires as a king.
• Vidura remains a steady and moral character, consistently opposing wrongdoings in the royal court.
• Vyasa is the creator of the Mahabharata, whose wisdom and actions guided the entire epic.
• The book provides a modern interpretation and deep insight into these characters, revealing their inner conflicts, complexities, and their impact on the epic's story.

About the Author:

• Birth: November 23, 1950, in Pabna, Bangladesh; grew up in Kolkata.
• Education:
  • Awarded scholarships throughout his academic journey.
  • Completed M.A. in Sanskrit Literature from the University of Calcutta.
  • Studied under renowned scholars like Mahamahopadhyay Kalipada Tarkacharya and Professor Bishnupad Bhattacharya.
• Career:
  • Began teaching at Nabadwip Vidyasagar College.
  • Taught at Gurudas College, Kolkata from 1981 to 2010.
  • Currently conducting research on Mahabharata and Puranakosha.
• Doctorate: Received in 1987 for research on Krishna-related dramas under the guidance of Sukumari Bhattacharya.
• Publications: Regular contributor to Anandabazar Patrika, Desh, and Bartaman.
• Interests: Fascinated by Vaishnavism, literature, and Buddhist philosophy.
• Early Life: Grew up in an environment shaped by religious narrowness, which later influenced his pursuit of free thought through Sanskrit literature.