Mahabharate Rajniti O Onnanno Proshongo (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Publisher: Abhijan Publishers
• Author: Shamim Ahmed
• Language: Bengali
• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
Mahabharate Rajniti O Onnanno Proshongo (Bengali Version) by Shamim Ahmed explores the intricate political theories embedded within the epic of Mahabharata. Among India's ancient four sciences, politics or Rajadharma holds a significant place. Here, Dharma translates into ethics and politics, which in turn links with the concept of punishment and justice. When punishment aligns with justice and ethics, it safeguards the society. The book delves into the political structure of Mahabharata, where politics and governance merge with social, ethical, and philosophical teachings. The epic is not merely a tale of the Kurukshetra war or philosophical discourse, but also a reflection of the socio-economic conditions of ancient India. Alongside politics, sports and games in Mahabharata also feature as a subtle tool for political strategies. War, one of the central themes, is intricately linked to the use of weapons, each mentioned in various parts of the epic. Even though women in Mahabharata were primarily confined to the inner quarters, they actively participated in the political domain. From Satyavati to Draupadi, each woman was a significant political figure in her own right. The book argues that if the concept of 'Bharat' was created by Ved Vyasa, then the true founder of India's concept of a 'state' was Krishna Vasudev, who is both the state and the Mahabharata itself.