{"product_id":"the-difficulty-of-being-good","title":"THE DIFFICULTY OF BEING GOOD","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e📘 \u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"104\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mehta Publishing House\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eTranslators\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sudarshan Athawale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marathi (Translated from English)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"263\"\u003ePublishing Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: September 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789353171148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"321\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 536\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Religious \u0026amp; Spiritual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e📝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eThe Difficulty of Being Good\u003c\/em\u003e, Gurcharan Das delves deep into the age-old moral dilemmas of human life through the lens of the Mahabharata, the 2,000-year-old Sanskrit epic. Das explores profound questions about why we should be good, how we should be good, and how to understand the ethical failings that plague modern society—failings that have led to personal, societal, and global crises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eThe Mahabharata is not just a tale of war and heroism, but a fascinating exploration of \u003cem data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"922\"\u003edharma\u003c\/em\u003e—the right path. Unlike Greek epics where the hero’s flaws are quickly overlooked, the Mahabharata pauses and allows a detailed reflection on the hero's actions, with each character representing significant moral virtues and flaws. Their struggles, steeped in emotions like anxiety, courage, despair, and compassion, echo the ethical challenges faced by individuals in today’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eGurcharan Das contrasts the actions of these legendary characters with the ethical dilemmas faced by contemporary figures in business, politics, and economics. The result is a series of striking parallels that offer valuable lessons on navigating the complexities of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eThrough a compelling narrative and a mix of personal reflection and philosophical discourse, \u003cem data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eThe Difficulty of Being Good\u003c\/em\u003e brings ancient wisdom into modern contexts, offering insights on how to deal with moral ambiguities, navigate ethical challenges, and ultimately live a more meaningful life. This book is essential for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or the deeper meanings of life’s moral questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mehta Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49925552242992,"sku":"DRG.MehtaPublishingHouse__9789353171148","price":585.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/mehta-publishing-house-book-default-title-the-difficulty-of-being-good-41249421951280.jpg?v=1775961695","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/the-difficulty-of-being-good","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}