The Mahabharata is a much ‘bloodier’ epic than the
Ramayana. The Ramayana had some death in
it, but it was definitely glossed over for the most part. In the Mahabharata, the deaths seem to be almost
highlighted. They’re definitely told in
more detail, that’s for sure.
I think Bhima has a thing for breaking the back of his
enemies. He broke the rakshasa’s back
and the back of the cruel chief of Ekachakra.
Oh, AND he broke the back of the rajah Jarasandha.
I love that Draupadi became the wife of the 5 Pandavas. I think it’s hilarious how it came about,
with Kunti making a passing remark about sharing the gift, even though that
gift is the woman that Arjuna just won.
It’s great that this came about because she just happened to pray five
times in her previous life, which is just great. That doesn’t seem like something that would
happen in a story like this!
Arjuna sure is a hit with the ladies, isn’t he! First
Draupadi, then Ulupi, then FIVE water nymphs, and then Chitra! Doesn’t sound
like much of an exile to me? Seems like
he had more fun in exile than he ever had as a member of the Pandavas. He
certainly saw more action and didn’t have to share anyone with his brothers.
And then we moved on to Subhadra, his friend’s sister!
What is with these brothers?!?!
Bibliography: Public Domain Edition Mahabharata, link to source
Image Info: Draupadi and the Pandavas. Source: Indian Epics
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