2007-01-02 19:54:58 · 10 answers · asked by bobb_hellob4u 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
myth legend bull .
2007-01-02 19:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The mahabharath is so intricately narrated and it describes vividly so many character that we can correctly say that it is based on true story. However, the characters and events are exaggerated by the poets to drive a point, to set an example. But it has happened so many years, even so far back in the bc, that it is difficult to verify the exact truth. However whether myth or not, it is rich in narration and it teaches the path to the highest level of spirituality attainable by our actions (karma)
2007-01-04 03:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by wizard of the East 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Mabhabharatha is a classical Sanskrit epic of India, probably composed between 200 B.C. and A.D. 200. The Mahabharata, comprising more than 90,000 couplets, usually of 32 syllables, is the longest single poem in world literature. The 18-book work is traditionally ascribed to the ancient sage Vyasa, but it was undoubtedly composed by a number of bardic poets and later revised by priests, who interpolated many long passages on theology, morals, and statecraft. It is the foremost source concerning classical Indian civilization and Hindu ideals. While there are many subplots and irrelevant tales, the Mahabharata is primarily the fabulous account of a dynastic struggle and great civil war in the kingdom of Kurukshetra, which in the 9th cent. B.C. encompassed the region around modern Delhi. The throne of Kurukshetra fell to the prince Dhritarashtra, but he was blind and therefore, according to custom, not eligible to rule. Pandu, his younger brother, became king instead, but he renounced the throne and retired as a hermit to the Himalayas; Dhritarashtra then became king. When the five sons of Pandu, the Pandavas, came of age, the eldest, Yuddhisthira, demanded the throne from his uncle, Dhritarashtra. However, the hundred sons of Dhritarashtra, the Kauravas, treacherously plotted against the Pandavas, the rightful heirs. The five brothers were eventually driven from the kingdom by the Kauravas, and in hiding as soldiers of fortune they married in common the Princess Draupadi. Dhritarashtra subsequently renounced the throne and divided the kingdom between the Pandavas and his own sons. The Kauravas, jealous and not content with the territorial settlement, challenged the Pandavas to a great dice match, at which they won the entire kingdom by devious means. After 12 years of wandering in exile and an additional year of living in disguise the Pandavas returned with their friend Krishna Krishna (krÄsh`nÉ) to reclaim the kingdom, but the Kauravas refused to abdicate and a great battle ensued. Before the battle began, Krishna preached the exalted Bhagavad-Gita.
The forces engaged, and after three weeks of fighting, the Pandavas won. Yuddhisthira, the eldest, ascended the throne. After a long and peaceful reign he and his brothers abdicated and with their wife Draupadi set out for the Himalayas, where they entered the blissful City of the Gods. The philosophy set forth throughout the work emphasizes social duty and ascetic principles. Its theology is enormously complex. The other great Sanskrit epic is the Ramayana Ramayana (rämä`yÉnÉ)
Was Noha and his arch a myth? Was Moses a myth? It's Up to you to desipher the information and make an intelligent desision. Do some research on truth. Ghandi- Martin Luther King. They were real people?
2007-01-03 04:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by AKA 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nobody can say with certainty about Mahabharata being a myth or a true story. One thing is right that it explains and guides the people for carrying out their rightfull activities in their day-to-day life. Read and learn, why bother about a myth or a true story?
2007-01-03 04:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by gupta_uncle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Though it is a Myth it must be based on some real characters and events.There are many places throughout India related to the epics Mahabharata and Ramayana with hearsay events and characters.
Some historical names of Pandya and Chera kings are also mentioned in Mahabharata.
The Govt must look for archaeological evidence.
2007-01-03 04:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by balaGraju 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never ever worry about the fact, if it is a true story or not, as no one can convince u until you accept it. It's up to once belief. However, the message of the story is to let the people know about the truth and you stick on to those principles which are true as Long as the universe exists.
2007-01-03 04:01:22 · answer #6 · answered by smash wit love 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a very true story and National Geographis is spending a lot of money in exploring the under waters of the burried Dwaraka ( near Gujarat coast). it happened in 3000 BC.
2007-01-03 07:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by LEFT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont think I can convince you easily over this site as to Mahabharat's truth. You need to find a bona fide guru to talk to you at some length and you'll know its the truth.
2007-01-04 20:11:46 · answer #8 · answered by Prav 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think its a myth it happened thousands of years ago so i think its for real its up to you to decide.
2007-01-03 10:08:57 · answer #9 · answered by lord k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is just to explain people to always do good deeds &good things & to always follw the right path in life.
2007-01-03 05:48:15 · answer #10 · answered by b a 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋