The Sabhaparvan

The Sabhaparvan by Franklin Edgerton is a scholarly edition and translation of the second book of the Mahabharata, focusing on the royal court (*sabha*) of the Pandavas. It narrates the building of their magnificent assembly hall, diplomatic encounters, and the infamous dice game that leads to their humiliation and exile. Edgerton provides a critical, philological approach, presenting the Sanskrit text with detailed annotations and commentary. His work highlights the epic’s literary, cultural, and historical dimensions, making it invaluable for Indological and Sanskrit studies.