DWAPARKATHA BY SUDIPTA BHAWMIK
A TALE OF DHARMA AND KARMA
I steeled myself, determined not to shed a tear, not to let the emotions seep in. Yet, here I am, heart aching, tears streaming down. People might deem me foolish, but from my perspective, these emotions are raw and genuine, this always happens when I read Mahabharata.
"Dwaparkatha" by Sudipta Bhawmik delves into the Mahabharata, encapsulating every heartbeat of the epic within 586 pages. From the births of Dhritarashtra and Pandu to marriages, kids, exile, revenge, the final war, rule, and deaths, the book unfolds the entire Mahabharata narrative. Despite the victorious war against the Kauravas, the Pandavas face a harsh aftermath, losing parents, sons, Krishna, and their entire Yadav clan.
Reflecting on the narrative, one resounding thought echoes – war doesn't bring happiness. Even in triumph, the Pandavas confront a harsh reality. My tears flow freely, questioning with the haunting words,
"Kya mila kisi ko sukh tak nahi mila..do din ka."
Bhawmik crafts the story in a lucid manner, making it an easy read for those familiar with the characters. The inclusion of Bhagwat Gyaan aligns with the Mahabharata's purpose. A revelation for me was the "Ashwamedha Yagya" performed by the Pandavas post-war, offering horse meat to the Yagya's Agni for peace of mind. I had never heard about this before, and to be honest, i don't feel it happened so . Acc. to Hindu shastras , Agni of the yagya is pure and such all things contradict the thoughts of pureness.
Rest, this book stands as a complete and accessible version of the Mahabharata, unraveling the fate of the Yadav clan and the Pandavas as they depart for a tranquil existence in heaven. Each page carries the weight of emotions, which was completely unbearable. While people cried for the fictional characters, I cried for my beloved Krishna, the Pandavas , who lost the essence of living even after following the path of Dharma, and about Karna, who never received love from his own people, sacrificing something each day to prove his worth. Like this, it leaves an indelible mark on the soul.
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