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Mahabharatum

Mahabharatum

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An ancient Sanskrit epic poem from India that tells the story of two rival families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas
  • proper noun
  • /məˈhɑːbɑːrətəm/
  • Literature
: Mahabharata
  • The Mahabharatum is one of the longest epic poems in history.

Examples

  • The Mahabharatum is one of the longest epic poems in the world.

  • He spent years studying Sanskrit to read the Mahabharatum in its original language.

  • Many philosophical ideas found in the Mahabharatum continue to influence modern Indian society.

  • Have you read the Mahabharatum?

  • He spent years studying Sanskrit to read the Mahabharatum in its original language.

  • Many philosophical ideas found in the Mahabharatum continue to influence modern Indian society.

  • The Mahabharatum is one of the longest epic poems in the world.

Synonyms

Mahabharata
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  • Literature
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A very long sacred poem from ancient India about a war between royal cousins and important in Hindu tradition

focuses on the narrated family struggle rather than cultural importance
Mahabharatam
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  • Literature
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A long ancient Indian story in Sanskrit about the fight between two royal families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas

presents the same story as one continuous narrative rather than separate episodes

Surface Forms

Mahabharatum main

Etymology

Mahabharatum comes from Sanskrit parts maha meaning 'great' and Bharata the name of a royal family and an old name for India, so Mahabharatum means 'the great story of the Bharatas', which fits because it is a very long epic poem about that family's struggle and its lessons.