extra credit reading notes: mahabharata, part a

For part A, I want to focus on the character Kunti. I love how the story describes her as a celestial woman; it sounds so charming to me. Although Kunti is of a pious heart and seems to be a good woman, it is mentioned that King Pandu still loved his other wife best. I can imagine this being painful for Kunti to know, but that's me thinking in modern times. From her service to Durvasas, it is apparent that Kunti is a woman who works hard for what she wants, which in this case is the charm that will make a celestial being fall in love with her.

With my story, I want there to be a sense of Pride and Prejudice, as that is what the original story made me think of. I want to develop my main character around Kunti and her charm she has received. Along with developing Kunti, I want to keep some aspects of the original story, like the birth of Karna and involving Radha and Adhiratha. Maybe kind of like a modern day adoption story with a celestial twist? It sounds a little cheesy now, but. Think I can make it work.

(Image information: Indra and Kunti obtained from PDE Mahabhratha)

Bibliography: Donald A. Mackenzie, Kunti and Her Son.

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