The 마하바라타 is an ancient Indian epic that narrates the story of the Kurukshetra War between two groups of cousins, the 판다바 and the 카우라바. It is one of the longest literary works in the world, consisting of over 100,000 verses, and explores themes of duty, righteousness, and morality. In addition to the main narrative, the 마하바라타 contains important philosophical and devotional material, including the 바가바드 기타, a sacred text that presents a conversation between 크리슈나 and 아르주나. The epic has had a profound influence on Indian culture, art, and religion throughout history.