What is the best version of the Mahabharata?

Thanks for the A2A!! This is a question I am definitely qualified to answer :) The best version of Mahabharata entirely depends on the person reading it, their age, what exactly they are looking for, their prior knowledge of the story etc. read more

The best version of Mahabharata entirely depends on the person reading it, their age, what exactly they are looking for, their prior knowledge of the story etc. I will randomly give a brief about the versions I am familiar with. read more

Abridged version of Mahabharata - You can find a shorter versions of Mahabharata giving the basic of the epic in 350+ pages. It sticks to original epic but a shorter version. [Ref - Mahabharata Retellings] Mahabharata by C. Rajagopalachari; There could be many others in english and regional languages. read more