u/thseeker_431

This is so relatable

I'm an avid reader of history and I do consider the inner(probably lost) layers of Mahabharata as something that did take place historically because there is some literary evidence of Kuru Kings before and after the conflict period such as Dhritrashtra Vaichitravirya, Parikshit, Janamejaya. However, there is absence is of Kings in the MBh. The Kuru Polity as we know it shaped Vedic era and promoted it.

Krishna's role is the most intriguing for me in the MBh. If I view from a strictly historical and logical sense I cannot accept incidents such as Vishwaroopa in Sabha or on the battlefield as absolute ground truth. Krishna for me is an actual Vedic-era hero who played a gigantic role in shaping the Kingdoms of that era. For me he is someone with immense knowledge of dharma, a brilliant strategist, statesman and someone who rose to a great status in Chandravamsha lineage specifically for the Yadavas. Vasudeva Krishna of history did exist for me but I may not accept him as the Supreme Godhead and the origin of the universe.

There is also a mention of Ghora Angirasa as the teacher of Krishna Devakiputra in the Chandogua Upanishad but he does not get a mention in the MBh(ofcourse since it does not centre around Krishna) or his childhood although explains the reason the initial 3-4 chapters of Gita focus on dharma karma and yoga through some sort of "upanishadic lens".

His childhood is also absent from the Mahabharata and Harivamsa was developed way later. It might incorporate his actual childhood passed within the Yadava clan but got exaggerated to an impossible extent which is the same for Mahabharata which was developed through layers which made it evolve from a bard of dispute to a grand encyclopaedia. The core of Mahabharata involves a 100% true story for me even if there is no archaeological evidence but enough literary evidence.

Link: https://hindupedia.com/en/Ghora\\\_%C4%80%E1%B9%85girasa

https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.486148

Eager to know your view on this.

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I just saw a media interview by Acharya Prashant addressing the recent NEET exam paper leaks, the resulting tragic student suicides, and the ongoing hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk.

He didn't just give a generic statement or a fast reaction. His statement can be broke down into three parts—to Wangchuk, to the Government, and to the Indian society.

Here is a summary of what he said:

1. The Appeal to Sonam Wangchuk: "India needs you alive."

Speaking as one teacher watching another teacher put his life on the line, AP urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his 18-day fast. He highlighted Wangchuk's track record as a sincere, trustworthy person who brought education and water to the harsh deserts of Ladakh. AP's message to him was clear: Break your fast. You can serve India, Ladakh, the environment, and education much better by staying alive. Please protect your life.

2. The Challenge to the Government: "Talk to him."

AP called out the government, reminding them that the "dharma" of politics and democracy is restraint, respect, and dialogue. He pointed out the tragic irony of the situation: it does not suit a democracy when a sensible, honorable citizen has to put his life on the line just to get the government to talk to him.

3. The Harsh Mirror for Indian Society (The NEET Tragedy)

While everyone is focused on the paper leaks (the "outer" problem), AP addressed the dark "inner" problem nobody wants to talk about: How did a single piece of paper become more valuable than a student's life?

He called out the entire "market"—coaching centers, corrupt officials, and most importantly, parents.

He asked parents: When did your beautiful child become an "entrance exam project"?

He stated that paper leaks are just a byproduct of a toxic societal demand where millions of kids are forced to chase the exact same "imported dream" out of fear and inferiority.

His concluding thought: We can fight for a fair system on the outside, but until we change our internal greed and dishonesty, no system will ever be truly fair. We are the ones who build the systems, and if we are corrupt inside, we will just build backdoors into new systems.

Link to the full video

What do you think? Are they really just going to let him collapse before they open a dialogue? And are we as a society ever going to stop treating kids like exam projects?

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>One person was killed, seven injured, while another seven are missing after a major landslide struck a tunnel road project site at Kalladi near Meppady in Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday.

>The incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge, where work on the Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel project connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts is underway.

-The New Indian Express