What is the main theme of the epic Mahabharata?

The main theme of the Mahabharata is the idea of sacred duty. Every character in the epic is born into a particular social group, or caste, that must follow the duty prescribed to it by sacred law. The characters who perform their sacred duty are rewarded, while those who do not are punished.

What does Mahabharat say about revenge?

The Mahabharata says ‘Revenge is the purest emotion’.

What does Bhagavad Gita say about revenge?

Lord Krishna, in the Mahabharata (including the Bhagavad Gita), first advises that if someone cheats or unjustly treats or wrongs then first one should try to tolerate and try to rectify others wrong actions by making them understand the inappropriate nature of their actions and their subsequent results.

Have you read the epic Mahabharata Did you like it give reason?

It seems to be the story of a common man. So, it has a great appeal in our society till today. Moreover, these epics are famous even today as they contain characters like Vishnu and Shiva. These two are the gods around whom the Bhakti cult developed in the medieval period.

What is the story of Mahabharata?

Ganesha writes the Mahabharata upon Vyasa’s dictation. The core story of the work is that of a dynastic struggle for the throne of Hastinapura, the kingdom ruled by the Kuru clan. The two collateral branches of the family that participate in the struggle are the Kaurava and the Pandava.

What are the different versions of the Mahabharata?

Different versions of the Mahabharata. 1 Jaya. 2 Kuruvansham (Sanskrit) 3 Dhritarasthra Kauravanshama. 4 Kururajya bharatam. 5 Karna-Bharyaa (Sanskrit) 6 Krishna-Dwaipayana. 7 Bhimasena-Anajanayea milaap (Sanskritam) 8 Bhimasena-Hidimba. 9 Bharata (24000 verses) 10 Radheya-Bharatam.

Did Mahabharata have black and white characters?

Mahabharata did not have black and white characters, the various shades of grey should not be whitened by fate. Partly yes and partly no. It is a culmination of events made voluntarily by several people and their decisions compounded by creating more mess in the future.

Did Ganesha write the Mahabharata?

The first section of the Mahābhārata states that it was Ganesha who wrote down the text to Vyasa’s dictation, but this is regarded by scholars as a later interpolation to the epic and the “Critical Edition” doesn’t include Ganesha at all.