"Mahabharata" is an epic poem of ancient India, in which the great history of the Bharat family is revealed. "Mahabharata" is considered one of the greatest works of world literature, where the destinies of heroes, eternal life paradoxes and moral dilemmas are impressively depicted. "The Mahabharata. The first chapter. Translated into English by Krishna-Dvaipayana Vyasa" is the first of twelve chapters of the Mahabharata, which describes the beginning of the history of the Kuru dynasty. Adi Parva (Initial Book) opens the way to the realization of the depth of moral and philosophical aspects of the cultural and religious epic of India. This translation into English allows the reader to immerse himself in the world of magic, wisdom and eternal images of ancient India.