[en] When they give birth to these heros, Arjuna's mother and Râma's mother are both compared to the Vedic goddess Aditi. This suggests that the author of the Mahâbhârata was comparing Arjuna to a Vedic sacrificer, which was perfectly clear for the author of the Râmâyana inspired by the Mahâbhârata.
Disciplines :
Classical & oriental studies
Author, co-author :
Swennen, Philippe ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de l'antiquité > Langues et religions du monde indo-iranien ancien
Language :
English
Title :
The Vedic Consecration and the Birth of the Hero in Sanskrit Epic
Alternative titles :
[fr] La consécration védique et la naissance du héros dans l'épopée sanskrite
