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Why are the epics Mahabharata and Ramayana considered important literary texts in Indian literature?
They are both extremely famous in India and, over the centuries, have inspired writers from all over the world. The Ramayana tells the story about life of Rama from birth to death, praising his heroism and virtuosity and the Mahabharata narrates a complex story of war for the throne of Hastinapura.
Why is Mahabharata important to us?
The Mahabharata is an important source of information on the development of Hinduism between 400 bce and 200 ce and is regarded by Hindus as both a text about dharma (Hindu moral law) and a history (itihasa, literally “that’s what happened”).
What are the major themes of Mahabharata and Ramayana?
The theme of the Ramayana, one of the two great epic poems of India along with the Mahabharata, is the importance of dharma, or doing one’s duty. The hero of the story, Rama, the prince of Aydohya, follows his dharma at all stages of his life. When he is young, he obeys his father, who wants his stepson to become king.
What is the significance of Bhagavad Gita in Mahabharata?
Bhagavad Gita Mahabharata Bhagavad Gita forms part of Hindu epic Mahabharata. The sermon of Bhagavad Gita was given to mankind by Lord Krishna in the historic battle of Mahabharata that was rightly termed as battle of dharma (righteousness). The battle of Mahabharata was a Dharma yuddha fought between dharmic and adharmic forces of nature.
What is the best example of epic Hindu literature?
Epic Hindu Literature: Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita. The better known of these are poems called the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Ramayana translates as the Story of Rama. It is believed to have been written by a Brahmin named Valmiki, a man whose style of poetry was new and a style to be copied thereafter.
Who is the famous researcher researching on Mahabharata?
Researchers such as Subhash Kak ( Subhash Kak) have been researching on Mahabharata and Vedic civilization. They dated Mahabharata to the same period and verified the astronomical references.
What is the Hindu concept of reincarnation in the Gita?
Epic Hindu Literature: Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita. The soul is immortal and the body is subject to birth and death. The Gita extends the metaphor to reincarnation, to Karma as described in the Upanishads. Where a soul went depended on how well a person had behaved in his previous life.