Myths from the Mahabharata Vol. 2: Study in Patterns and Symbols [Hardcover] [May 01, 2002] Sadashiv Ambadas Dange - Hardcover

Sadashiv Ambadas Dange

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8173052107 ISBN 13: 9788173052101

Publisher: Aryan Books International, 2002

Synopsis

Language: EnglishPages: 322 About the Book The present book forms part of the bigger plan of studying the Mahabharata, from a different point of view, the Vol. 1 being Myths from the Mahabharata - Quest for Immortality. The various mythical accounts, concerning awkward-looking Tests and Supranormal Birth, collected and faithfully preserved by the tradition of the suta-s with a belief of iti-ha-asa ('This happened so' or 'This was so'), are studied in this volume, taking into account the mythological patterns and symbols they present.The chapter on "Tests" deals with the texts taken of the disciples breathing the 'gurukula' - atmosphere as also the tests taken of the royal personages by the whimsical sages, the chapter not leaving off the point of sexual hospitality asked by the guest as a test of the householder.The pattern of myths woven round the motif of "Su

Edition details

• Publisher: Aryan Books International
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8173052107
• ISBN 13: 9788173052101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 296
• Editor: Sadashiv Ambadas Dange