Book Reviews

Abstract

The article reviews Arjuna and the Mahabharata: A Reader’s Guide by Kevin McGrath, a work that blends literary, philosophical, and comparative analysis to explore Arjuna’s evolution in the Mahābhārata. The review praises McGrath’s accessible yet scholarly treatment of Arjuna as both a narrative hero and a spiritual seeker, examining themes of metaphysical duality, inner conflict, and divine companionship with Krishna. It commends the book’s interdisciplinary approach, which includes classical philology and mythology, for illuminating Arjuna’s complex and symbolic role in epic literature.