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「摩訶婆羅多」是印度的一部篇幅巨大的史詩，是經過多少代的人的創作和修訂才完成的，大約是兩三千年以前的作品。故事中心是婆羅多王族的般度的兒子和持國的兒子之間爭奪王國的一次大戰。參加這次大戰的還有許多王國和部族。大戰前後又有不少的曲折情節。這部史詩概括了上古印度社會的各個方面，表現了當時的複雜鬥爭，包含了大量的神話、傳說和政治、宗教、文化的傳統理論，成為包羅萬象的民族史詩，對古代和現代的印度人民的生活思想發生了極大的影響，是世界文學寶庫中一部輝煌的巨作。
The "Mahabharata" is a monumental epic from India, a work that was created and revised over many generations, dating back approximately two to three thousand years. At the heart of the story lies a great war between the sons of King Bharata's Pandu and Dhritarashtra, who fought over the kingdom. Many other kingdoms and tribes also participated in this great conflict, which was preceded and followed by numerous intricate plot twists. This epic encompasses all aspects of ancient Indian society, reflecting the complex struggles of the time. It contains a wealth of myths, legends, and traditional theories on politics, religion, and culture, making it an all-encompassing national epic. It has profoundly influenced the lives and thoughts of the Indian people, both in ancient and modern times, and stands as a magnificent masterpiece in the treasury of world literature.
這一現代改寫本扼要而生動地敘述了大史詩的主要故事，也收容了一些插話。青年讀者讀了這本書，不僅可以欣賞這一偉大文學遺產的重要內容，而且可以得到一些關於上古社會的知識，增加對於印度人民精神生活的了解，由此提高文學修養，擴大知識範圍。
This modern adaptation vividly summarizes the main narrative of the great epic while also including several of its episodes. Young readers who engage with this book will not only appreciate the essential content of this magnificent literary heritage but also gain insights into ancient society, deepen their understanding of the spiritual life of the Indian people, and thereby enhance their literary cultivation and broaden their knowledge.