Book Details
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Publisher: Deep Prakashan
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Author: Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri
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Language: Bengali
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Edition: 2022
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ISBN: 9789394432635
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Format: Hardcover
About the Book
Mahabharat Niti, Aniti, Durniti (Bengali Version) is a profound exploration of ethics through the lens of the Mahabharata. Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri examines how society can never be entirely virtuous, how dharma (righteousness) can sometimes assume the shape of adharma (unrighteousness), and how moral judgment often depends on context and circumstance.
The book argues that notions of niti (ethics) and aniti (unethical conduct) are not rigid absolutes but evolve through unfolding events and complex human choices. In exceptional situations, strict moral codes may need reconsideration to serve a greater good. True ethical understanding, the author suggests, cannot always be established merely through scriptural literalism—it finds deeper grounding in the epic consciousness of the Mahabharata itself.
Rather than offering dogmatic conclusions, this work presents a thoughtful framework for reflecting on moral ambiguity, power, politics, and human dilemmas as depicted in the epic. Ideal for readers interested in mythology, philosophy, and cultural studies, this book illuminates how ancient narratives continue to inform contemporary ethical debates.
