Reading Notes: Mahabharata, Part A

Mahabharata
By: Vijayendra Mohanty

begins by giving background information
provides setting of the story
gives the point of view
Karma
introduces first character
begins with love story
provides moral reasoning
reunited with his son
refers to Gods
provides new setting for each small story
describes character's emotions and feelings
refers to supernatural events
refers to Indian customs
the King feels doomed
son kidnaps the princesses
the son is trying to save his father and kingdom
no one to be the King
the net king cannot find a wife
describes Amba's sad emotions and anger
a fight ensues
describes Amba's determination
the secret is revealed
the son is revealed
child is blind as punishment
the Queen is furious with the children that are being born
the future King is born
a conflict is on the horizon

King Shantanu and his wife. Image information

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