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The Mah?bh?rata is not merely an epic narrative but a vast repository of India's traditional knowledge systems encompassing philosophy, ethics, governance, education, psychology, diplomacy, and social values. This paper examines the diverse traditional knowledge frameworks embedded in the Mah?bh?rata and analyzes their relevance for contemporary value education. Through episodes, dialogues, and character portrayals, the epic communicates foundational principles such as dharma (righteous conduct), karma (moral causation), n?ti (ethical governance), vidy? (holistic knowledge), and sa?sk?ra (moral refinement). The study highlights how pedagogical methods in the Mah?bh?rata--including dialogue, experiential learning, mentorship (guru-?i?ya tradition), storytelling, and moral reflection--serve as effective tools for inculcating values such as truthfulness, empathy, self-restraint, social responsibility, and ethical leadership. By situating these traditional knowledge systems within present-day educational contexts, the paper argues that the Mah?bh?rata offers a culturally rooted yet universally applicable framework for value-based education. The findings suggest that integrating these indigenous knowledge traditions into modern curricula can foster ethical awareness, critical thinking, and holistic development, thereby addressing contemporary moral and social challenges while preserving India's intellectual heritage.