Week 12 Mahabharata: Part C Epified Mahabharata Videos

For my Week 12 free reading choice, I chose to pick up on the Epified Mahabharata videos that I watched earlier this year. I remember the videos as being quite interesting with detailed illustrations, so I wanted to see how the story carried on with Part C. Additionally, the Mahabharata was perhaps my favorite story to read this year, so it was an easy decision to watch the Epified videos. It was an adjustment at first because I had to remember the storyline that I had left off earlier, but it was not difficult after watching some of the previous videos in Part A and Part B. The first few videos on Part C really reminded me how important roles were in Indian society. Karna had much difficulty in finding a teacher to teach him how to fight as they all demanded to know if he was of Kshatryia (warrior) class or not. I do know that case systems are banned in India today, but the effects still continue to linger on. However, class and roles disparity is something we can see across the world. I also enjoyed seeing the illustration showing Drupad and Drona's relationship. It is a stark change how Drupada promised Drona all of this wealth and land but ultimately failed to come through as an adult. The plot line kind of portrays the innocence of childhood and how as we grow older, other expectations and priorities change how we were as child. Overall Part C led to much contemplation of society issues as well personal experiences. I look forward to watching Part D videos for the second reading part this week.

Source: Epified: Mahabharata videos, Part C

Drona and Drupada (Drona Part-02) | by Rakesh Mahanthi | Medium

Drupada refusing to help Drona with his financial problems

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