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The collected papers address the entire question of the relationship between the mythopoetic, and the moral within the Mahabharata context. This is a story of extraordinary complexity with unforgettable characters and a cosmic context where gods and men wrestle with destiny. The obligations of friendship and kinship clash with one another. As in every day life, the women characters seem to carry a heavy burden and are in key positions in nearly all conflicts. Every turn brings us into predicaments. These predicaments can sometimes be made worse by social structures. Sometimes they are tempered by it. The mythopoetic material is interwoven with philosophical tangles that are tied to karma or dharma. Perhaps philosophical issues are more clearly identified than in the epic Greek literature. This book’s essays take a different approach to the Mahabharata, focusing on the moral dilemmas that it presents. What are the universal dilemmas that the characters face and how can they be resolved? These questions are discussed in a variety of ways, including the meanings of the purusarthas and the institutions of marriage, family, and action in the Gita. There is also discussion about the predicaments of Draupadi and Arjuna. These studies encourage scholars to reexamine the text and encourage readers to look for the most relevant information in epic literature.

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