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Conflict of Values in the Mahabharata

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ISBN: 9789371000536 , 9371000538
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Arjuna's despondency on the battlefield of Kurukşetra, Yudhisthira's false declaration regarding Aśvatthämä, andKunti's hesitation in acknowledging Karņa as her son reveal a common thread: the profound moral turmoil experienced by individuals when faced with difficult choices. These episodes highlight the complexity, subtlety, and multifaceted nature of dharma.

The central aim of this work is to explore the dilemmas, conflicts, and uncertainties that arise in the Mahabharata owing to the intricate character of dharma, and to examine how the epic's protagonists seek to navigate and resolve them. The book investigates a diverse range of values and characters, including the courage of Duryodhana, the integrity of Śakuni, and the endurance of Amba, while offering a critical and nuanced understanding of their actions and ethical significance.