The Hidden Story of the Mahabharata

158 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h58min.
The Hidden Story of the Mahabharata reveals a treasure trove of practical spiritual wisdom that most people miss. Woven subtly into this compelling tale of dharma, righteous action, is a profound inner teaching, and Paramhansa Yogananda’s insights bring it to life, pointing the way to true happiness and inner freedom. Nayaswami Gyandev’s riveting storytelling takes you deep into this beloved saga, from its celestial origin to its surprising ending. Occasional explanations from Yogananda never break the story’s magical spell. Instead, they make it highly personal by addressing such down-to-earth topics as: The battle within each spiritual seeker What our ultimate victory really depends on How to know whether an action will lead to true happiness Essential qualities to develop for growth How to avoid the countless traps of desire and attachment Navigating the subtleties of right and wrong action The crucial role of will power and how to increase it Countering the ego’s clever ways of holding us back Why and how we must overcome even good habits How personal effort fits with divine grace The Hidden Story of the Mahabharata has everything you love about this timeless scripture—and more.The Hidden Story of the Mahabharata Table of Contents Preface 5 Introduction 7 Divine Prologue 9 The Loves of His Life 11 Generations 15 Seeds of Destiny 22 Dawn of Conflict 27 The Way of a Disciple 33 Kshatriya Prowess 41 Escape from Fire 49 Turning Point 55 Better Times 63 The Game of Dice 71 Into Exile 80 Higher Realms 87 Plans and Counterplans 93 The Twelfth Year 100 Hiding in Plain Sight 108 One Too Many 115 Lengthening Shadows 123 Final Efforts for Peace 131 The Bhagavad Gita 138 Bhishma’s Glory 146 Solitary Heroes 154 The One Lie 161 The Long-Awaited Duel 169 A Vow Fulfilled 177 Terror at Midnight 185 Reunions 191 The Grandfather’s Wisdom 197 Farewells 205 The Descent of Consciousness 214 Excerpts from the Unabridged Mahabharata 219 Humor in the Mahabharata 223 Glossary of Characters 227