The Mahabharata: Reading Notes (Part C)
My favorite part of this reading was having an inside perspective on the exile of the Pandavas and see them sneak back into a position where they can right the wrongs that have been committed against them. There are certain parts of the story that seem to reappear from the Ramayana to the Mahabharata, such as chasing a deer and the chase ending in death for the hunter. Also, both of these scenarios involve the hunter or hunters being tricked, which then leads to their death. This kind of recurring theme could be very useful for my storybook later on. I also might consider looking into the meaning of a deer in Hindu culture to see if there is in fact a deeper, hidden meaning.
Another important part of this reading was the conversation between Krishna, Arujuna, and Duryodhana, in which Arjuna chooses to have Krishna aid him in battle while Duryodhana takes the million soldiers. These choices reflect on their characters and could provide an interesting topic for a story.
Another important part of this reading was the conversation between Krishna, Arujuna, and Duryodhana, in which Arjuna chooses to have Krishna aid him in battle while Duryodhana takes the million soldiers. These choices reflect on their characters and could provide an interesting topic for a story.
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| Krishna Advising the Pandavas (Web Source) |
Bibliography:
Narayan's Mahabharata Online Reading Guide (Web Source)
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