The Mahabharata is one of the Sanskrit epics from ancient India. It is an epic poem that has been described as one of the most important works of man along with Homer, William Shakespeare or the Bible. Within its text, the major theme is war, expressed as a dialogue between five brothers discussing whether the suffering caused by war can ever be justified. Ideas such as proportionality, just means and fair treatment of captives are explored.
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