These select tales from Mahabharata stand apart from the central narrative but are essential and integral to the basic structure and theme of the great epic, and convey a great message of love, truth, unity, righteousness and wisdom, and also reveal social, economic, political and religious life of ancient times while interpreting deep philosophical thoughts in simple language. These immortal tales speak of life and culture of Hindus as enshrined in the Holy Scriptures. When one highlights various noteworthy features and aspects of ancient wisdom, one finds unique oneness in contemporary consciousness. Precisely, for the virtues and eternal values, these tales, which many might not have read, carry immense significance for a modern man who must get rid of the areas of uncertainty and darkness, only then, light and optimism would fill life |