The *Mahabharata* examines concepts like dharma (righteousness), power, destiny versus choice, conflict, familial devotion, equity, faith, and human sentiment. It depicts the ethical quandaries faced by its figures, especially during the Kurukshetra War, and confronts the intricacies of interpersonal connections, moral quandaries, and the quest for fairness. The Bhagavad Gita, within the epic, also explores spiritual matters and the route to emancipation.