THE MAHABHARATA

This epic, composed by Maharishi Vyasa, stands as the longest recorded epic in history, featuring 100,000 couplets. It has significantly shaped the culture, history, and art of the Indian subcontinent and much of Southeast Asia through its enduring oral tradition. The Mahabharata's profound narrative and themes have influenced countless generations, making it a cornerstone of Indian literature and philosophy, far surpassing the lengths of the Iliad and the Odyssey combined.