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Mahabharata
is an epic which ingrains Dharma. Instead of being curious over whether
it is an allegory or an event which took place 5000 years ago we can
draw some useful message which assist us to live a life of harmony. Even
if it is proved to be a mythical story the message I get from it will
not make any difference at all. The core essence in it that has made me
what I am today is what counts to me most. Every religion has a history
and it is through the events that happened it would present the
quintessence of life. My father told me and my sister the story of
Ramayana and Mahabharata when we were in our primary school. When I was
in college my father gave me Mahabharata by C. Rajagopalachari fondly
known as Rajaji to read. While reading that book I got to know more
about how the lessons of lifestyle were encompassed in that epic.
Vyasa Maharshi the composer gives this epic the status of Itihasa (History) while all His other compositions are called Puranas. Mahabharata and Ramayana are recorded contemporary history. Veda Vyasa was present at the time of Mahabarata and Valmiki was at the time of Ramayana. These two epics did happen and there are many proofs that are been unearthed in this regard. But those findings only will establish if the event was real but for me Mahabharata will always be one of the greatest epics as it has everything in it. It has both the contraries of love and hatred, courage and cowardice, truth and lies, honesty and deceit, wisdom and foolishness, like and dislike. The epic depicts that the end consequences of all those unlawful activities that we are seeing today like rape, eve teasing, narcissism, audacity will be miserable.
Every character in Mahabharata has something to teach us let me point out a few hear.
Kuru King Santanu teaches us not to yield to passive weakness and indulgence. For it was because of his weakness his son Bhishma had to take a tremendous vow of celibacy.
Satyavati, the second wife of Santanu teaches us not to underestimate the destiny; when her sons Chitrangada died heir less and Vichitravirya did not have children she had to request Bhishma to marry so that their dynasty lineage is continued.
Bhishma teaches us a great lesson, wherein as a son nothing could be important than fulfilling his fathers wish.
Dhritrashtra, father of Kavravas teaches us how misplaced love can be a pain in the neck, due to which he had to lose all his sons at the war.
Pandu, father of Pandavas teaches us if one does not have control over senses what danger it could bring to us.
Kunti, mother of Karna, Yudhishtra, Arjuna and Bhima tells us how difficult it would be if one has to maintain secret for the whole life, she could not divulge that Karna was her first son.
Karna teaches us that being a friend of a person who has no virtues will not be of any benefit to him or other.
Duryodhana teaches us knowing about Dharma is not enough; it has its credit only when one practice it.
Draupadi teaches us how if humility takes a backstage even for once it could lead to war, it was because of her giggle when Duryodhana fell in the water at Maya Sabha (Hall of Illusion) it all started.
Dushasana, Duryodhana's brother teaches us never to insult women and regard all women with high respect.
Shikandi teaches us when the desire is strong and to accomplish it you need to take any number of births, Amba came as Shikandi to avenge against Bhishma.
And finally Lord Krishna Himself teaches us the way of life in Bhagavad Gita ……. One who has understood Gita can live anywhere and everywhere without yearning for anything and as comfortable as possible….. Do you agree????
Vyasa Maharshi the composer gives this epic the status of Itihasa (History) while all His other compositions are called Puranas. Mahabharata and Ramayana are recorded contemporary history. Veda Vyasa was present at the time of Mahabarata and Valmiki was at the time of Ramayana. These two epics did happen and there are many proofs that are been unearthed in this regard. But those findings only will establish if the event was real but for me Mahabharata will always be one of the greatest epics as it has everything in it. It has both the contraries of love and hatred, courage and cowardice, truth and lies, honesty and deceit, wisdom and foolishness, like and dislike. The epic depicts that the end consequences of all those unlawful activities that we are seeing today like rape, eve teasing, narcissism, audacity will be miserable.
Every character in Mahabharata has something to teach us let me point out a few hear.
Kuru King Santanu teaches us not to yield to passive weakness and indulgence. For it was because of his weakness his son Bhishma had to take a tremendous vow of celibacy.
Satyavati, the second wife of Santanu teaches us not to underestimate the destiny; when her sons Chitrangada died heir less and Vichitravirya did not have children she had to request Bhishma to marry so that their dynasty lineage is continued.
Bhishma teaches us a great lesson, wherein as a son nothing could be important than fulfilling his fathers wish.
Dhritrashtra, father of Kavravas teaches us how misplaced love can be a pain in the neck, due to which he had to lose all his sons at the war.
Pandu, father of Pandavas teaches us if one does not have control over senses what danger it could bring to us.
Kunti, mother of Karna, Yudhishtra, Arjuna and Bhima tells us how difficult it would be if one has to maintain secret for the whole life, she could not divulge that Karna was her first son.
Karna teaches us that being a friend of a person who has no virtues will not be of any benefit to him or other.
Duryodhana teaches us knowing about Dharma is not enough; it has its credit only when one practice it.
Draupadi teaches us how if humility takes a backstage even for once it could lead to war, it was because of her giggle when Duryodhana fell in the water at Maya Sabha (Hall of Illusion) it all started.
Dushasana, Duryodhana's brother teaches us never to insult women and regard all women with high respect.
Shikandi teaches us when the desire is strong and to accomplish it you need to take any number of births, Amba came as Shikandi to avenge against Bhishma.
And finally Lord Krishna Himself teaches us the way of life in Bhagavad Gita ……. One who has understood Gita can live anywhere and everywhere without yearning for anything and as comfortable as possible….. Do you agree????
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