The Mahabharata claims to be as one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana. This great Indian epic is about the Kurukshetra War between the Kuarvas and the Pandavas, incorporated with the philosophical and devotional essence, under the Sage the authorship of Ved Vyasa. It has been re-written in various versions throughout South Asia. Various attempts have been made to unravel the complex layers over its composition and historical growth. Lately, this great Indian epic has been released to the common public the great battle of Kurukshetra narrated with different perspectives. The retelling of Mahabaharata is a half-myth, but is definitely magical.
To my interest the mythological books have always grabbed my eyes and have read various books on Mhabharata. Every narration possesses a unique style and provides with information that interest me with its plot and climax. After reading various books, I have acquired several things that were not known to me before. The tale is definitely attention grabbing like Draupadi’s regret over Karna, why Shakuni tried his best to destroy the Kuru clan, why Krishna stepped in to protect Draupadi when Dusshasana tried to disrobe her and facts like these. This led me to have a different outlook of this great epic which is mentioned below.
1. The citadel of delusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
The citadel of delusions is an intriguing plot which took me to like it right away. Draupadi has been a fascinating character in the epic and has been portrayed as a rebellious woman and wanted to make her destiny on her own. She is a powerful and strong willed woman and has been portrayed as the victim in it. The character is really an interesting one which has made its own identity in the epic.
2. Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata by Devdutt Pattanaik
The synopsis of the cover – “God is cursed”, actually made me pick this version as it made me think if Gods can be cursed. As we know, it is human beings who are associated with this boon and curse thing rendered by God. In this quest, I initiated with Jaya and found that the Hindu God, Krishna was cursed. The author has well searched and has provided the facts with its roots. He has also mentioned that the Mahabharata was initially titled as ‘Jaya’ by Vyasa. Jaya has some of the unique insights into the lifestyle and the faiths of the people of the 8th and 9th century.
To my interest the mythological books have always grabbed my eyes and have read various books on Mhabharata. Every narration possesses a unique style and provides with information that interest me with its plot and climax. After reading various books, I have acquired several things that were not known to me before. The tale is definitely attention grabbing like Draupadi’s regret over Karna, why Shakuni tried his best to destroy the Kuru clan, why Krishna stepped in to protect Draupadi when Dusshasana tried to disrobe her and facts like these. This led me to have a different outlook of this great epic which is mentioned below.
1. The citadel of delusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
The citadel of delusions is an intriguing plot which took me to like it right away. Draupadi has been a fascinating character in the epic and has been portrayed as a rebellious woman and wanted to make her destiny on her own. She is a powerful and strong willed woman and has been portrayed as the victim in it. The character is really an interesting one which has made its own identity in the epic.
2. Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata by Devdutt Pattanaik
The synopsis of the cover – “God is cursed”, actually made me pick this version as it made me think if Gods can be cursed. As we know, it is human beings who are associated with this boon and curse thing rendered by God. In this quest, I initiated with Jaya and found that the Hindu God, Krishna was cursed. The author has well searched and has provided the facts with its roots. He has also mentioned that the Mahabharata was initially titled as ‘Jaya’ by Vyasa. Jaya has some of the unique insights into the lifestyle and the faiths of the people of the 8th and 9th century.
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