Mahabharater Samaja
By Nalini Nath Das Gupta
Summary
This review covers Sukhamaya Bhattacharyya’s “Mahabharater Samaja,” an extensive study of social life in the Mahabharata. The author organises material by themes such as social customs, kingship, medicine and philosophy, citing relevant Sanskrit passages. The reviewer appreciates the comprehensiveness of the research and notes that it will serve as a valuable handbook for students, although some sections could be more systematically arrangedfile:///home/oai/share/split_articles/mahabharater_samaja.pdf#:~:text=MAHABHARATER%20SAMAJA%20,of%20enormous%20industry%20and%20patience. Overall, the book is praised for its depth and scholarly utility.
Conclusion
The review applauds Bhattacharyya’s detailed study of society in the Mahabharata and its systematic presentation of customs, politics and philosophy. While the arrangement might be improved, the book is recognised as a vital resource for Indological researchfile:///home/oai/share/split_articles/mahabharater_samaja.pdf#:~:text=MAHABHARATER%20SAMAJA%20,of%20enormous%20industry%20and%20patience.