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What begins when the mind desires to take what is not rightfully yours?
The Mahabharata
What begins when the mind is willing to relinquish your own rights?
The Ramayana
Study Notes
The Mahabharata - A Story of Greed and Desire
- The quote emphasizes that the moment desires for things that are not rightfully yours begin, the path of conflict and war ensues.
- The Mahabharata, an epic Hindu text, is a story of conflict amongst various cousins that stems from greed and desire for power.
The Ramayana - A Story of Selflessness and Duty
- When one is willing to give up their own rights, the path of righteousness and peace begins.
- The Ramayana, another epic Hindu text, depicts the story of Rama, who exemplifies selflessness and duty, forsaking his own rights for his family’s well-being.
- The quote contrasts the two epics to emphasize the consequences of greed and the virtue of selflessness.
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Description
Explore the contrasting themes of greed and selflessness in the epic tales of the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Discover how desire for power leads to conflict in the Mahabharata, while the Ramayana exemplifies the virtue of selflessness and duty. This quiz delves into the moral lessons conveyed by these two significant Hindu texts.
