{"product_id":"jaiminiya-mahabharata-asvamedhika-parva-volume-ii","title":"Jaiminiya Mahabharata (Asvamedhika Parva)- Volume II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher : Gita Press, Gorakhpur\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Keshoram Aggarwal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date : 1st Oct, 2008\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Sanskrit Text with English Translation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback : 402  Pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight : 300 g \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJaiminiya Mahabharata (Asvamedhika Parva) - Volume II\u003c\/b\u003e is a scholarly preservation of a rare and fascinating recension of the Mahabharata. While the standard version of the epic is attributed to Sage Vyasa, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"210\"\u003eJaiminiya\u003c\/b\u003e version—composed by Vyasa’s disciple, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"258\"\u003eJaimini\u003c\/b\u003e—focuses almost exclusively and in great detail on the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"320\"\u003eAshvamedha Parva\u003c\/b\u003e (The Book of the Horse Sacrifice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis second volume, meticulously edited and translated by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eKeshoram Aggarwal\u003c\/b\u003e, continues the narrative of the sacrificial horse’s journey across various kingdoms. What makes Jaimini’s version unique is its distinct flavor of \"Krishna Bhakti\" and its focus on the \"heroic-devotional\" genre. Unlike Vyasa’s more philosophical and political approach, Jaimini provides elaborate descriptions of the battles fought by Arjuna against various kings who challenged the horse. These episodes are filled with supernatural elements, deeply emotional prayers to Lord Krishna, and sub-plots that are not found in the traditional critical edition. This book is an essential resource for researchers of the \"Puranic\" tradition and those interested in the regional variations of India’s greatest epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeshoram Aggarwal\u003c\/b\u003e is a dedicated scholar and Indologist known for his work in recovering and translating obscure Sanskrit texts. His work on the Jaiminiya Mahabharata is considered a significant contribution to the field of epic studies, as it makes a \"forgotten\" version of the Mahabharata accessible to both the academic community and the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAggarwal’s scholarship is characterized by a commitment to linguistic accuracy and a deep respect for the textual history of the manuscript. By focusing on the Jaiminiya recension, he has helped highlight the diversity within the Sanskrit literary tradition, showing how different lineages of sages interpreted and expanded upon the core narrative of the Kuru dynasty. His footnotes and introductions provide valuable context, helping the reader understand the cultural and theological shifts between the Vyasa and Jaimini traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gita Press, Gorakhpur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47581691937066,"sku":"VASY-B045","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/products\/jaiminiya_mahabharata_asvamedhika_parva_volume_idk874.webp?v=1708705016","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/jaiminiya-mahabharata-asvamedhika-parva-volume-ii","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}