{"title":"Bharavi","description":"\u003cp\u003eBharavi's works delve deep into ancient Indian narratives, retelling epic tales with lyrical precision and vivid imagination. His writing invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of culture and myth, offering a compelling blend of artistry and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on timeless themes from classical literature, Bharavi's stories illuminate the complexity of heroism and fate. These books are essential for anyone fascinated by the enduring power of India's artistic and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arjuna-and-the-hunter-by-bharavi-9780674504967","title":"Arjuna and the Hunter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirātārjunīya\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci\u003eArjuna and the Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of the great court epics of the Sanskrit literary canon. Written by the sixth-century poet Bharavi, it is also the first and most remarkable reinterpretation of a pivotal episode in the \u003ci\u003eMahābhārata\u003c\/i\u003e, India's ancient epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe warrior Arjuna travels to the Himalayas to perform penance and win a boon from the god Shiva that will help his brothers, the Pandavas, overcome their enemies in righteous war. Appearing in the guise of a hunter, Shiva tests Arjuna's courage in combat, ultimately reveals himself, and bestows upon the hero an invincible weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Bharavi's hands, the episode is turned into a masterful contemplation of heroic action, ethical conduct, ascetic discipline, and religious devotion—core values in India's classical civilization and enduring themes in Indian literature. But the poem's fame rests above all on its aesthetic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its elegant, epigrammatic verse, powerful imagery, dramatic speeches, and vivid descriptions, \u003ci\u003eArjuna and the Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e, now made available for the first time in a complete English translation and accompanied by the Sanskrit original in the Devanagari script, will dazzle and move contemporary readers no less powerfully than its first courtly connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462612730092,"sku":"9780674504967","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674504967-arjuna-and-the-hunter.jpg?v=1775018229"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bharavi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}