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| desh_bhakta_bhattarai |
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on 26-Aug-03 08:01 AM
I feel I can't even apologize for this delay. Many of you might have even forgotten what my mission was in June, 2002-- writing the story of Mahabharat in an "Easy to read" format. Due to my extremely busy schedule, I was able to bring you only a fraction of the story. However, now, I have learned to manage my time, and therefore will be able to present you with the long-awaited "Mahabharat made Easy"
Mahabharat Made Easy
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Mahabharat is not a recent story-- published in paperback with a copyright of 2003! It is an ancient story, which occurred thousands of years ago in the land of Hastinapur, on the banks of the holy Ganga river. It was composed by sage Veda Vyas. This is an easy to read volume of Mahabharat in English; the original volume is the longest epic in the World, with more than a hundred-thousand verses!
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Note to readers: This is NOT a direct translation, therefore please do not expect every intimate details. This version is not in the specific order either. The story remains the same, but the format is modified. This story comes directly from my memory (aided by "Mahabharat Made Easy" by Smt. Vatsala Iyengar) and is written for easy-reading purposes.
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Bhara Janma Gha-ñs tira maan di dhana kama-yo!
Naam Kéhi ra-hos pa-chhi bhane-ra Kuwa Khana-yo!
Ghan-si daridra ghar ko tara buddhi kasto?!
Ma Bhanu bhakta Dhani Bhai-kana Aaja yesto!
Mera iñaar na ta sattal pati kéhi chan!
Je dhan ra chij-haaru chan, ghar bhitra nai chan |
Yé-sa ghañ-si le kasari yes-to de-ya-cha aarti?!
Dhikkar hos makana basnu narakhi kirti!!
-- "Aadi Kavi" Bhanu Bhakta Acharya
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Chapter 1-- The Son of a Charioteer
Out came the Kuru-putras-- from the golden gate that separated them from the stadium and competition arena-- with the citizens on Hastinapur who were anxiously waiting for them to come and display their knowledge acquired in Gurukul under Guru Dronacharya. The son's of Pandu and Dhritarastra were trained by this man away from the luxuries of the palace, which would have spoilt them if it wasn't for Bhishma Pita-mah, who sent the princes to Gurukul-- the school. Now the Kuru-putras-- the princes-- were fully trained in warfare-- the do's and don'ts a Kshtriya should follow, the right paths of wars, and the rules of war. Since they were trained, Drona wanted them to display their skills to the whole kingdom, and organized a competition.
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| desh_bhakta_bhattarai |
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on 26-Aug-03 08:02 AM
The citizens of Hastinapur had flocked to the new warfare arena to see the young trained princes display their skills. The Raj Purohit chanted Vedic rituals and the games began after the sounds of cronches blowing and drums beating were heard. Dharmaraj Yudhishtir-- the son of Pandu and Kunthi-- had entered with his four brothers-- Bhim, Arjun, Nakul and Shahdev; Duryodhan-- the eldest son of Dhritarastra and Gandhari-- had entered with his ninety-nine brothers. All the princes were dressed in a war-like fashion and were ready to display their talents. The announcements were made: the princes should exhibit their capabilities. The archers began to display their archery skills, and the wrestlers and fencers did the same. The mace challenge between Bhim and Duryodhan was much enjoyed by the crowd. The echo of "BRAVO!" was heard all around the arena and all the Kuru-putras received much appreciation from the crowd.
Now it was the turn of Arjun to perform. Everybody stood on their feet and applauded as the young, skillful Arjun displayed his skill in archery. He demonstrated his skills-- everything Drona had taught this favorite student of his. Everybody was proud of him--except Duryodhan--who was jealous of the fact that not even one of his brothers could excel Arjun. He wanted one able person on his side to be like Arjun--someone better, or, at least, as well as Arjun.
Out yonder at the edge of the stadium stood a young man, about the age of Yudhishtir, with narrow eyebrows and a heart full of envy. He entered the arena and in a thunderous voice proclaimed that if he would be allowed to compete, he'd prove to be far better than Arjun. He was Karna, the son of charioteer-- or a man with a mysterious past? Drona got annoyed with this impudent young man. He didnt want this favorite student to compete against this mere low-caste.
But Karna didnt seem to look like a person from the charioteer clan. He had dazzling golden armor and ear-rings, which shone in the hot--mid-day-- sunshine of Hastinapur. Duryodhan was pleased to know that this young man was to challenge Arjun. He immediately recognized Karnas potential and desperately wanted him to compete and beat Arjun, so that the Pandavs would finally gain some deep embarrassment.
Kunthi recognized this young lad. He was her eldest born-- the child she abandoned in the waters of the Ganga river-- for she was a virgin with intimate knowledge, and knew that the world wouldnt accept the fact that she knew a mantra that could produce children. She felt as if she was bitten by a thousand scorpions. She collapsed and fell unconscious.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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| najar |
Posted
on 04-Sep-03 03:17 PM
DBB, welcome back and good to see you again!
Easy to grasp, simple, understandable yet capturing the essence of teh epic. Please do continue, look forward to reading the rest.
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| KALAnKISThAN |
Posted
on 05-Sep-03 07:48 AM
ummm!!
Highly recommended thread by Najar hazur! :D
aaja dekhera padheko, kyaa cool!!
DBB, nice job, nicely written... ma pani lookin' forward to readin' the rest!
Jawosh!! ;)
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