Description
This scholarly work by Adam Bowles provides a comprehensive analysis of the Apaddharmaparvan (Book of Emergencies) from the Mahabharata, one of the most significant texts in ancient Indian literature. The book examines how classical Indian thinkers conceptualized dharma—righteous duty—in times of political crisis and social disorder.
Bowles explores the complex intersections between philosophical ethics, statecraft, and practical governance as presented in this crucial section of the epic. The study reveals how ancient Indian political thought addressed extraordinary circumstances that demanded deviation from normal ethical codes. Through careful textual analysis and historical contextualization, the author demonstrates the sophistication of Indian approaches to crisis management and the flexibility of dharmic principles when applied to real-world political challenges.
Published by Manohar Publishers, this work serves as an essential resource for scholars of Indian philosophy, history, and political theory, offering insights into how ancient civilizations balanced moral ideals with pragmatic governance.
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