'The book is entertaining and thought-provoking, and will help many people see connections between the Mahabharata and contemporary issues--even when they encounter the epic for the first time. It is a book for both those for whom it has always been part of their cultural memory and for those who are reading it for the first time this critical composition from India's rich and complex history. It offers insights and suggestions even for scholars of Indian thought, literature and history.”

- Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad, Professor of Comparative Religion and Philosophy, Lancaster University