II श्रीराम जय राम जय जय राम II
तेवींचि आइका आणीक एक I एथोनि शब्दश्री सशास्त्रिक I आणि महाबोधीं कोंवळीक I दुणावली II 34 II
एथ चातुर्य शाहणें झालें I प्रेम रुचीस आलें I आणि सौभाग्य पोखलें I सुखाचे एथ II 35 II
माधुर्या मधुरता I शृंगारी सुरेखता I रूढपण उचितां I दिसे भलें II 36 II
एथ कळाविदपण कळां I पुण्यासी प्रतापु आगळा I म्हणऊनि जनमेजयाचे अवलीळा I दोष हरले II 37 II
आणि पाहतां नावेक I रंगी सुरंगतेची आगळिक I गुणां सगुणपणाचे बिक I बहुवस एथें II 38 II
"Mahabharat is well known for literary grandeur of words, described as distinguished, extraordinary, and impressive in scope.
Exploring the characters and events in Mahabharat reveals it's profound resonance with the complexities of human experience. Each character and twist of fate provides an opportunity for introspection, urging us to confront our deepest struggles and aspirations. In other words the epic Mahabharat is Self Realization Simplified.
Mahabharat elevates the virtue of Prudence over mere cleverness. While cleverness can be used for both good and bad ends: prudence is associated with moral virtue and the pursuit of good ends. It is the ability to use reason to govern and discipline oneself, and to be careful and clever in one's actions and judgments. It can also mean having good judgment and skill in using resources, or being cautious about risk or danger.
In Mahabharat, Bhakti ras is a state of pure love for Lord Krishna, loving God purely for His sake, without seeking favors from Him and yearning Him with single minded devotion. The Gopis exemplify this Bhakti rasa in their single-minded yearning for Lord Krishna. They forget themselves and long only to be in the presence of the Lord.
It's message of Bliss is a joy to the human spirit.
Nar-Narayan or Lord Krishna and Arjun are distinct in expression yet same in essence just like Sweetness is a quality that describes something as tasting sweet, while Sweet is an adjective that describes something as having a sweet taste. Similarly adornment is an ornament worn to enhance the beauty of the wearer. They complement each other.
It’s said that whatever is not there in the Mahabharat, cannot be found anywhere else. The legendary tale continues to find prominence in every form of art and continues to overwhelm us even today. This story exemplifies the importance of focus and single-minded dedication toward the task at hand.
Story of Abhimanyu exemplifies that half knowledge can be destructive.
Karna was not accepted by Guru Dronacharya as a student, but he did not lose heart and learned archery. He became one of the best archers, almost on par with Arjun. He made the impossible possible. This emphasizes the importance of hard work in life, and for a student, there is no other way. The path to success is not easy, and no shortcuts work.
Just like Lord Krishna guided the Pandavas on the path of righteousness, Shakuni’s influence on the Kaurav brothers worked against them.
The characters in Mahabharata were faced with dilemmas. It emphasizes that no matter what lies ahead, it is imperative that one must stay true to the commitment they have made to themselves.
Duryodhana’s ego and arrogance led to the Mahabharat war and the downfall of the Kaurava lineage. And therefore one needs to learn humility even at the highest levels of success.
According to a legend, Parikshit, the lone descendant of the Pandvas, had been cursed by a sage to die of snake bite. Takshaka, the serpent-chief, performed his task. Janamejaya son of Parikshita bore a deep grudge against the serpents for that act, and had resolved to wipe out the serpents altogether, by performing a great Sarpa satra - that would destroy all living serpents. And preparations for that yadnya were kept ready.
At that point of time the rishi Vyas arrived with a host of other rishis. They told Janamejaya that to wreck vengeance on all Serpents, would be unrighteous, and not worthy of the descent of the Pandavas. Janamejaya desists from completing the sacrifice. Upon Janamejaya's expressed curiosity as to the lives and actions of his forefathers, Vyasa's disciple Vaishampayan narrated the Mahabharat.
Astika, a learned sage whose mother was a Naga and father a Brahmin, pleaded with Janamejaya to stop the sacrifice. Astika brokered peace between the Kurus and the Nagas, and Janamejaya released Takshaka, who was being held captive. The sacrifice ended, and the enmity between humans and nagas was brought to an end."
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