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Devdutt is one of the most proficient columnists, in India today. He writes articles that link the worlds of mythology to multiple topics, all pertaining to modern-day society. You will find topics that touch the eternal human concerns, not only co-relating to the Indian mythic structure, but also to that of the world.
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Buddhism - Mahabharata in Jataka

Buddhism | Mid-Day

Published on 5th June, 2022, in Mid-day. While some see Mahabharata as history, others see…

Buddhism - Mahabharata in Jataka

Buddhism | Mid-Day

Published on 5th June, 2022, in Mid-day. While some see Mahabharata as history, others see Mahabharata as an epic born of a common pool of folk stories that was shared by Buddhist Jatakas also. Here are four stories that share plots with the Mahabharata as a result. The first is the Vidura Jataka. Here we have the story of a yaksha who wants to capture the king’s minister, Vidura. He is unable to do so because the king has a big army. He then discovers that the king loves to gamble. So, he challenges the king to a gambling match. The king cannot resist, especially ..

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