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-Nayan Krishna,  The depths of the Mahabharata are rich with complex philosophy. Over the ages,  scholars from around the world, intent on unraveling its mysteries,  have produced numerous interpretations of different segments of this Indian legend. It proves to be no less worthy for any   discipline, including Sociology. This enormous piece of literature can be considered as one of the earliest documentations of ancient and early medieval India's society and culture.It can be viewed as a  reflection of the past, the mold of the present, and a prediction for the future .It is bound by and at the same time binds the culture and folks of the Indian subcontinent over the ages.  From the startling social hierarchies to class conflicts, and the puzzling social norms to extreme collectivism , the Mahabharata is nothing short of a sociologically rich saga.  The author (s ) of this epic draw out the essence from the societal landscape of their contemporary...