word
Mythology
Indian
Mahabharata
mah-hah-BAH-rah-tah
/mɑːhɑːˈbɑːrɑːtɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Mahabharata
Dictionary meaning
One of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India; the world's longest epic poem.
History and origin
Sanskrit: great narrative of the Bharata
Common mispronunciations
mah-hab-uh-RAH-tuh
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