The Dharma of Unfaithful Wives and Faithful Jackals: Some Moral Tales From The Mahabharata
Some Moral Tales From The Mahabharata
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The Dharma of Unfaithful Wives and Faithful Jackals: Some Moral Tales From The Mahabharata is a collection of stories from the Mahabharata translated by Wendy Doniger.
The tales explore themes of dharma (duty or righteousness) through the lens of unconventional characters and situations.
It delves into the complexities and contradictions within the epic, offering insightful perspectives on morality, gender, and social norms.
The book includes stories about women, fathers, sons, kings, gods and fables.
Doniger’s translation presents these tales in a unique and accessible manner.
The tales explore themes of dharma (duty or righteousness) through the lens of unconventional characters and situations.
It delves into the complexities and contradictions within the epic, offering insightful perspectives on morality, gender, and social norms.
The book includes stories about women, fathers, sons, kings, gods and fables.
Doniger’s translation presents these tales in a unique and accessible manner.
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Wendy Doniger, "The Dharma of Unfaithful Wives and Faithful Jackals: Some Moral Tales From The Mahabharata" (Speaking Tiger, 2024)
