'The journey of this remarkable book 'Mahabharat to Bharat@2025' unfolds with a reverence for Bharat-the ancient, enduring, and evolving nation known to the world as India. With each page, the author skilfully weaves a narrative that brings alive the profound history, culture, and spirituality of this land. The book is encyclopaedic. As you read this book, may you feel not only the pulse of a vibrant nation but also the wisdom of generations. The author, Madhav Joshi, deserves our thanks and gratitude. Thanks for his painstaking effort for taking us through the glorious journey - from Mahabharat to Bharat@2025. Gratitude for building a sense of Pride for what we Bharatiyas were and what we Bharatiyas are. -- Padmavibhushan Dr Raghunath Mashelkar, FRS