{"product_id":"ganesh-mahabharata-statue","title":"Ganesh Writing the Mahabharata Hindu Statue, Bronze Finish with Color, 6.75 in","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScribe of the Epic: a Ganesh Mahabharata Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGanesh\u003c\/strong\u003e is shown \u003cstrong\u003ewriting the Mahabharata\u003c\/strong\u003e, the epic at the heart of Hindu culture. The bronze finish with color details gives this Ganesh Mahabharata statue the look of a temple piece. It stands 6.75 in tall and weighs 2.2 lbs. The pose honors Ganesh as a patron of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Crushed stone and resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Bronze with color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.75 in H x 4.5 in W x 3.75 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct number: O-146BP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Longest Epic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mahabharata is about 1.8 million words long, roughly ten times the Iliad and the Odyssey combined. Its longest version has over 100,000 couplets. Most of it was compiled between the third century BC and the third century AD. It tells of a struggle between two sets of cousins, the Kaurava and the Pandava. The Bhagavad Gita lies inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGanesh the Scribe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTradition says the sage Vyasa composed the epic and needed a scribe. In the well-known tale, Vyasa dictating epic verses asked Ganesh to write them down. Ganesh broke off a tusk to serve as his pen. That broken tusk pen is why he is often shown with one tusk. Scholars regard the scribe story as a later addition. The critical edition leaves it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Statue for Readers and Writers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGanesh is patron of writers, students, and travelers. The Hindu scribe god suits a desk, a library shelf, or a study. This Ganesh Mahabharata sculpture turns a story into a quiet reminder to keep working. The bronze finish adds a sense of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Scene Behind the Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture the scene the statue recalls. Vyasa dictating epic verses sits at one side, and Ganesh writes without rest. In the best known version, Ganesh breaks off his own tusk to keep writing. That broken tusk pen turns an act of sacrifice into a tool of learning. Some tellings differ, which is common in oral tradition. Still, the broken tusk pen is a clear sign in art that this is the scribe. Vyasa dictating epic verses to a patient listener is a good image for any writer. This Hindu scribe god reminds you to finish long projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6.75 in tall and 2.2 lbs, this Ganesh Mahabharata statue is steady on a desk or shelf. Dust it with a soft dry cloth. See more of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/asian-art\"\u003eAsian Art Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/dancing-ganesh-hindu-wall-relief-with-stand-small-o-037s\"\u003edancing Ganesh relief\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian artists have shown Ganesh holding a broken tusk for centuries. The scribe pose links the image to the long tradition of the epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how the epic, its length, and its Ganesh tale are described. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mahabharata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMahabharata - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare three tales of how Ganesh lost his tusk. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Ganesha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGanesha - World History Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the elephant headed god in a broad overview. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ganesha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGanesha - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ancient Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20433248583793,"sku":"O-146BP","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/O-146BP-ganesh-mahabharata-statue-1010-1.jpg?v=1777662362","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/ganesh-mahabharata-statue","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}