Brief overview of the Mahabharata and its significance in Hindu philosophy. The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana. Attributed to the sage Vyasa, the Mahabharata is a vast and complex narrative that encompasses diverse genres such as mythology, history, philosophy, and theology. Composed over […]
Introduction: The Mahabharata, one of the greatest epics of ancient Indian literature, encompasses an immense narrative that covers the breadth of human emotion, the complexities of dharma (duty/righteousness), and the inevitable intervention of the divine in the mortal realm. Central to this epic is the Mahabharata War, fought on the plains of Kurukshetra, which serves […]
Introduction: The Mahabharata, one of the greatest epics of ancient Indian literature, encompasses an immense narrative that covers the breadth of human emotion, the complexities of dharma (duty/righteousness), and the inevitable intervention of the divine in the mortal realm. Central to this epic is the Mahabharata War, fought on the plains of Kurukshetra, which serves […]
Mahabharata – Core Theme The Mahabharata, a sprawling epic poem, delves into a rich tapestry of themes that resonate with readers even today. Here’s a deeper exploration of some of its core themes: 1. Dharma: The Guiding Light: Dharma, often translated as “righteousness” or “duty,” forms the very foundation of the epic. It serves as […]
All the Vedic texts from Ancient India are basically classified into Sruti and Smriti. Sruti is the text that can be heard, Smriti is the text which has to be remembered. The Sruti is the most authoritative text that is believed to have the eternal knowledge transmitted by sages. The Sruti is the foundation of […]
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