Description
This module covers the Mahābhārata’s reception in the commentaries and lived Hinduism, especially the Pañcarātra tradition, which links the Mahābhārata with Āgama texts and temple worship. The literary tradition including poets such as Bhāsa, Kalidāsa, Rājaśekhara as well as the aesthetic tradition of Abhinavagupta will be covered. This module will also explore the popular reception of the epic through performing arts, retellings, and dramatic adaptations.
Areas of Study: Text and Traditions
Required/ Elective: Required
Prerequisites: Must have completed Orientation to Hindu Studies or Completed Orientation to Hindu Studies
Instructor:Dr. Joydeep Bagchee Dr. Vishwa Adluri
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