Beschrijving

This book presents an unusual interpretation of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata by examining it through the lens of astrology and astronomy. Paule Lerner argues that many of the epic’s characters and events symbolically reflect celestial phenomena and cosmic cycles. The author explores how planetary movements and zodiac symbolism may correspond to the roles of key figures such as Krishna, Arjuna and Bhima. She suggests that the great war described in the epic can also be interpreted as a symbolic representation of cosmic conflicts and transitions between astrological eras. The book combines literary analysis with elements of Hindu mythology and Western and Indian astrological traditions. By doing so, it proposes that ancient epics may contain encoded astronomical knowledge and symbolic teachings about humanity’s place in the universe. This work is mainly intended for readers interested in comparative mythology, astrology, and Hindu philosophy. It offers a speculative but thought-provoking perspective on how ancient texts can be interpreted beyond their literal narrative.