Reader’s Digest makes the Mahabharata simple and engaging. From the doyen and epitome of principles – Bheeshma – to the wily and evil mastermind – Shakuni, every character comes alive in rich, colorful illustration. This must-have collectible dispenses the legendary tale in easy-to-understand English. Concise and gripping, it would make an excellent coffee table book. It will inspire the reader – young or old. “Every once in a while a book comes along that really takes my breath away. This is one of those books. The Mahabharata encompasses all shades of human nature. Every single character seems relevant even today. An epic that should be read by every generation of our country.”