Mahabharatam is a Sanskrit word that refers to one of the most significant epic stories of Hindu mythology. It is a vast narrative that chronicles the tale of the Pandavas, who fought against their Kaurava cousins for the throne of the kingdom of Hastinapura. The word Mahabharatam means 'the great epic of Bharata,' where Bharata refers to the land of India. Synonyms of the word Mahabharatam include the 'Great Indian Epic,' 'Bharata's Epic,' or simply 'The Epic.' The epic has inspired a plethora of adaptations in various mediums and has been a subject of fascination and study for scholars of Sanskrit literature for centuries.