OverviewHarivamsha is a translation of the famed Indian mythical story, translated by Bibek Debroy and published by Penguin Random House India.SynopsisWidely acclaimed for his faultless, complete translation of the Mahabharata, Bibek Debroy has shown the world exactly why his books have been held in high regard, with Harivamsha. The story is an epilogue to the greatest epic of all time, Mahabharata. It elaborates upon the premises of the epic itself and focuses on the never-ending struggle between good and evil. The story revolves around the mythical figure, and Hindu deity Krishna - we find the protagonist caught in a myriad of situations, and gain an insight into the life of this mercurial figure. Krishna has played many roles over the course of his life - a mischievous child, an enchanting lover and that of an all-knowing advisor. This epilogue also manages to give answers to some of the burning questions presented in Mahabharata - situational questions as well as philosophical ones. A must-read for lovers of Indian mythology, Debroy makes the epic accessible to contemporary readers. His translation is always spot-on and manages to keep us interested throughout the length of this brilliant after-story to the Mahabharata.
