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The most current version of this story can be read  here . I look down, my hand is red and sticky all over. I can see my thumb is gone, but I can't feel it. In fact, I can't feel anything. My whole body is just, numb.  A bloody piece of my own flesh is nestled in my other hand. My god, what have I done. I look up. "Well, I admire your dedication to me, I really do, but as you see, my talents lie best in the hands of the Kshatriyas. Sorry if that was too soon." Drona snickers before giving me a side wink. "No, no, I understand dear sir. My talent would be nonexistent with you.." I try to respond. I feel a thick lump in my throat and I'm holding back tears. Before I can finish my sentence, I'm interjected with: "You fool! You think I, me, THE   Guru Dronacharya, would ever teach, let alone associate  myself with an ordinary dimwit as you! I only work for the divine or elite! I am designated for greatness! My entire adolescence was spen...

This is a continuation of the Karmic Revolution rendition of the Mahabharata I have been reading for this course. (Photo of Eklavya (right) giving his thumb to guru Drona (left). Eklavya essentially developed his talent through his own perseverance. His talent being stripped away due to a social heirarchy without intending any malice makes it one of the most sad aspects of the Mahabharta, hence why I chose this image. Photo can be sourced  here ). Episode 9: We learn about Kunti's dark secret. She was a smart girl growing up and very loved by her uncle. Durwasa was intimidating to some but not Kunti- when he left the court, he allowed her to summon a God of her choice. She chose the sun god and was given a child. However, this child being out of wedlock would make it difficult for her to keep the child. She placed the child in a basket and led him down a river. Episode 10: Pandu goes to the woods with his wives. Some of the neighboring villages think they are gods. Pandu...

I chose the Mahabharata: Karmic Revolution, Part A because I enjoyed the visualization aspect, similar to the Sita Sings the Blues . Part A particularly focuses on the Mahabharata's creation. (Video still of one of the opening sequences of the Karmic Revolution video series. Photo can be sourced  here ) Intro : It explains the importance of the Mahabharata to the region. It is significant literature because it contains a large source of culture and has been passed down over centuries.  It is rumored to have been from the word of Ganesha. There are many retellings, which have been adapted in different ways.  Episode 1 : King Shantanu falls in love with a river goddess and ends up proposing to her. She says okay, only if he never questions her, which he agrees to. The new Queen ends up drowning a child. As most fathers would, he was upset, but tried to keep to his promise so he never questioned her. She ends up drowning and killing 6 of their children. It wa...