Krishna Charitra
Dive into a reimagined tale of Krishna that transcends the traditional narrative. This isn't just a story but a philosophical odyssey challenging beliefs about reality, dharma, and choices that shape legends. "Krishna Charitra" is a transformative experience, igniting self-discovery, fostering courage, and celebrating the enduring human spirit. Get ready to explore a world where myth meets reality, allowing the timeless saga of Krishna to transport you on a captivating journey.
01. 1. Life and Personality of Bankim Chandra
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02. 2. Introduction to Bankim Chandra’s Krishna Charitra
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03. 3. The Purpose of My Work
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04. 4. How to Find the Real Krishna
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05. 5. The Mahabharata from Historical Point of View
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06. 6. The Pandavas
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07. 7. Interpolations and Distortions in the Mahabharata
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08. 8. The Unnatural and the Supernatural in the Mahabharata
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09. 9. Yaduvansha - Sri Krishna’s Ancestry
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10. 10. Sri Krishna’s Birth
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11. 11. Sri Krishna’s Childhood
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12. 12. Sri Krishna’s Adolescence
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13. 13. The Gopis of Vraja
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14. 14. Sri Radha
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15. 15. Closing of Vrindavana Lila
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16. 16. The Slaying of Kansa
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17. 17. Sri Krishna’s Education
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18. 18. Jarasandha
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19. 19. Life in Dwaraka
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20. 20. Sri Krishna’s Consorts
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21. 21. Draupadi’s Swayamvara
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22. 22. Report of Krishna’s Meeting with Yudhisthira
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23. 23. The Harana of Subhadra
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24. 24. Fire in the Khandava Forest
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25. 25. Krishna, the Humanitarian
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26. 26. Krishna’s Advice to Kill Jarasandha
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27. 27. Account of Krishna’s Meeting with Jarasandha
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28. 28. The Duel of Bhima and Jarasandha
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29. 29. The Ritual of Honouring the Best Person in the Assembly
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30. 30. The Slaying of Shishupala
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31. 31. Exile of the Pandavas
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32. 32. Warriors Choose their Sides
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33. 33. Sanjaya’s Mission
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34. 34. Proposal of Krishna’s Visit to Hastinapura
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35. 35. The Journey
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36. 36. Day One in Hastinapura
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37. 37. Day Two in Hastinapura
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38. 38. Krishna’s Meeting with Karna
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39. 39. Bhishma in Battle
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40. 40. Jayadratha Killed
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41. 41. Understanding the Work of the Later Poets
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42. 42. The Fall of Ghatotkacha
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43. 43. The Fall of Drona
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44. 44. The Religion that Krishna Preached
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45. 45. The Fall of Karna
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46. 46. The Fall of Duryodhana
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47. 47. The Last Days of the War
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48. 48. Setting up a Legislation
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49. 49. Sermons on Desire
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50. 50. Last Meeting with the Pandavas
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51. 51. Annihilation of the Yadus
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52. 52. Conclusion
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53. 53. Translator’s Epilogue
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54. 54. The Mahabharata and its Time
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55. 55. The Caste System in India
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56. 56. The Status of Women in Sri Krishna’s Time
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57. 57. How Bhakti was Perceived in Mahabharata's Time
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58. 58. Some Critical Comments on Bankim Chandra’s Krishna Charitra
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59. 59. Rabindranath Tagore’s Criticism of Bankim Chandra’s Krishna Charitra - Part 1
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60. 60. Rabindranath Tagore’s Criticism of Bankim Chandra’s Krishna Charitra - Part 2
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61. 61. Rabindranath Tagore’s Criticism of Bankim Chandra’s Krishna Charitra - Part 3
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62. 62. Bankim Chandra’s Defence against Tagore’s Criticism
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63. 63. Bankim Chandra’s Study of Sri Krishna in Literature
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