Synopsis These two volumes of the book "Eminent Women in the Mahabharata" by Dr. Mrs. Vanamala Bhawalkar are the continuation of her previous work "Women in the Mahabharata" presenting a complete picture of woman as depicted in the Mahabharata, dealing with her status, education, family life as daughter, wife and mother, social and political life, field of her activities and achievements, moral code, house, dress, ornaments, food etc., and also the life of woman of lower class. The present two volumes offer a complete study of eighteen eminent women as depicted in the Mahabharata. The noble and dignified personality of Draupadi, Kunti’s virtues, patience and suffering, Gandhari’s wisdom and adherence to moral code, Damayanti’s superb qualities, and virtues of other characters like Subhadra, Satyavati, Devayani, Sarmistha. Sukanya etc. will remain as a source of inspiration to generations to come.