Krishna, Krishna-Arjuna, Krishnaa-Draupadi, and Vyasa: Mahabharata

This book consists of five essays on Mahabharata titled - 1. Krshhna, Last Days: Significance of "e;16"e; in the 16th Mausala Parvan, and Vyaasa the Fisherman-Kaala (Time)2. Krshhna and Arjuna, Night and Day in Rotation: An Analysis of Vyaasa's Discourse on Time and Power in the Light of Vedas, Shatapatha Braahmana, and Upanishhads 3. Indra-Vishhnu on One Chariot: Metaphor for Raashtriya Policy of Community Welfare through Dharma-Vidyaa-Vaarttaa Connection4. Draupadiii, Sexuality as Weapon: Reading Mahaabhaarata Rationally in the light of Kautilya's Arthashaastra, and5. Draupadiii, Aspects of Shacii-IndraaniiThe essays explore Mahabharata from entirely new angles. The author intends to have a glimpse of Vyasa's oceanic mind in search of gems from India's glorious past and tradition and find their modern relevance.