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prepared by the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI), which is considered the most academically authentic version of the text. Key Features of the Guide Penguin Classics edition
The central plot revolves around the rivalry and conflict between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, culminating in the great battle of Kurukshetra, where the two armies face off. The epic is renowned for its vast array of characters and the complex interplay of their relationships, which drive the plot forward.
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Retains the entire story arc from start to finish without omitting sub-plots. Philosophical sections like the Bhagavad Gita