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Often known as the Epic of Society and State, It represents the perfect society, culture, and religion; and through its name, Jaya,The Mahabharata refers to the triumph of virtue.The Mahabharata appears to be the tale of a conflict between two opposing branches of a kingdom, but it is much more than that. It is a discourse on cosmological theory, a guide to universal ethics, and a history of humankind in its broadest meaning. It also tells the tale of the evolution of all life. There is hardly a human scenario that it does not address, and up until a few hundred years ago, it covered the majority of conceivable contingencies. Every single character of the Mahabharata comes with a lesson for humankind. It describes the negative effects of gambling, the struggles of the mother, the suffering of kids in dysfunctional families, the disastrous results of excessive sexuality, inferiority complexes, devotion, truthfulness, and honesty, as well as courage, pride, and how events and circumstances can humble the greatest power. The epic describes how things can get wrecked as a result of pampering kids too much. Through the friendship between Duryodhan and Karna, the story illustrates the importance of friendship. It also describes how a cunning and evil individual, like Shakuni, can poison not only adults but also youngsters, like Dhritarashtra, but the younger generation like Duryodhana and Dushshasan and all Kauravas.
The hardships experienced by the Pandavas and Draupadi, Nala and Damayanti, Savitri and Satyavan, as well as Nala and Damayanti, Nala and Damayanti, and Satyavan, demonstrate to us the hard fact that achieving the ideal of life or perfection requires going through hardships. Man can only be developed, schooled, and empowered through hardship. Dharma is arguably the most significant concept in the Mahabharata- to imprint dharma in men's thoughts. Essentially, adhering to the good moral path is what is meant by dharma. Readers of the epic, experience a spiritual enlightenment and are urged to pursue the Satya and Dharma paths. In this universe, dharma is supreme. Dharma results in material success (artha), wish fulfillment (Kama), and ultimate liberation (moksha).
Apart from all the life lessons that the Mahabharata has in store, it is also a treasure trove of the political, social, and religious life of ancient India in all its specifics. It includes the magnificent biographies of illustrious figures such as great heroes, fierce warriors, deep thinkers, profound philosophers, sages, ascetics, and faithful wives of chastity. The Raja Dharma portion of the Santi Parva in the Mahabharata provides a detailed explanation of the prehistoric system of governmental administration guided by the guiding concept of dharma. It firmly exhorts individuals to carry out good deeds, practice Dharma, acquire dispassion by realizing the falsity of this world and all of its vain glories and sensual pleasures, and achieve Eternal Bliss and Immortality.
FAQS
Q1. Where does the greatness of the Mahabharatas stem from?
According to certain scholars, the Mahabharatas as a text in Hinduism is one step ahead of the Vedas. The concept of Dharma is what brings about the epic’s fame and greatness.
Q2. Which clan did Krishna belong to?
Lord Krishna, according to the Mahabharatas, belonged to the Yadava clan.
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