Mahabaratham Pesukiradhu
Narration of the great epic Mahabarath in Tamil
This is a multi-episode narration cum discussion of Mahabaratham as written by the acclaimed political analyst Cho Ramaswamy. Cho's "Mahabaratham pesukiradhu" is the first version of Mahabarath in Tamil in prose form. What's unique about this version is Cho's critiques of the sequences and themes of Mahabarath as he proceeds narrating various epsiodes of Mahabaratha.
What I think would be unique about my narration of this version is that I would include contemporary examples to relate to things told in the Bharath. I would also include popular arguments against ethics and morals involved in several segments of this epic, and my take in it. I can assure with least arrogance and complete confidence that the episodes will be really enlightening for many of you.
Visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata for a brief introduction.
Episodes
My excuse for the discontinuity, again
Pandavas enter their thirteenth year incognito
Yaksha prachanam and end of vana'parvam
Ups and downs in people's lives
Karna suggested to Duryodhana that they should go on a picnic to Dvaitavana with all their servants’ queens’ etc. to show off their wealth and splendour to the Pandavas and also to watch them living l...
Incidents that incite humility
Nahusha said, "I will be released if you could answer all my questions. I shall, then set your brother free." Yudhisthira answered all the questions to the satisfaction of Nahusha. But the humanity an...
The Pandavas lose "everything"
Yudhisthira started losing from the start. He lost his wealth, jewels, precious things, and all possessions. He then lost his part of the kingdom. Finally, after having lost everything in gambling, on...
Yudhistra is crowned the king.
Excerpt from this chapter(s): Yudhistra announced in his voice resounding with reverence, that no one could be even thought of for the honour, when Krishna, the lord of all creation was present. The w...
Pandavas get married to Draupathi
Excerpt from this Chapter: When Drupada heard about Draupadi being married to all five Pandavas, he was very upset and he thought this very much against the dharma. Arguments of Yudhisthira etc. could...
Kanikar's political ideas, Pandavas cheat death
This episode features one of the controversial political treatises given in the Bharath - Kanikar's advice to Dhridhrashtan and Duryodhana's plot to kill the Pandavas and events that follow. Dis...
The main characters of the Bharath are born
Almost all the important characters of the Bharath are born in this episode. Excerpt from this chapter: Drona, son of a great rishi, Bharadwaja, while studying in the ashram, was a friend of Drupa...
