Mahabharat for COVID BCDs

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This is Mahabharat, the longest epic ever written, as told to kids of Gen Alpha. More specifically, to my two very Indian kids born and brought up away from India. This production is meant for are all my nieces and nephews, all the kids of my Neighbours or Colleagues, all Indian diaspora kids who are growing up outside India. Lovingly I call them COVID Born, Culturally Desi. These kids get the abridged version of our culture that is optimized for Western Convenience. But I would hope that some would like to go deep, explore the wonderful battleground that was basically the setup for the Bhagvad Gita to happen. If they have any leanings to learn that story of Mahabharat, this is it. Special attention is given to get 2 things right: names and numbers. We focus on contemporary enunciation of the names (vs the Anglicization versions) and present the numbers as something for kids to anchor on.

  1. 1d ago

    Chapter 25: Who will be the Future King of Hastinapur

    Retiring to the main storyline, we explore the political state of Hastinapur where the decision to announce the future king of Hastinapur is being discussed.

  2. 2d ago

    Chapter 24: Dhrupad Part 3

    The foundational story about the other kid of Dhrupad: Shikhandini, born a girl and raised as a boy. Also emphasis on establishing the Panchaal as a separate identity vs Kuru Family, with entangling stories across all 4 key characters from this kingdom.

  3. 6d ago

    Chapter 23: Dhrupad Part 2

    The hustle of Dhrupad to get back at Drona. His yagya and the eventual birth of Dristhaduman and Draupadi

  4. Oct 11

    Chapter 22: Dhrupad Part 1

    Dhrupad mental state after the humiliation at hands of Drona. How to plan to become stronger after a crushing defeat.

  5. Oct 6

    Chapter 21: Guru Dakshina Part 2

    The Paandavs’ campaign to capture Dhrupad, Arjun’s focus to remember the scope of the ask, Drona’s final decision.

  6. Oct 2

    Chapter 20: Guru Dakhshina Part 1

    The grudge heavy ask from Dronacharya from his entire batch of graduates.

  7. Sep 30

    Chapter 19: The motivations of a Guru

    The backstory of Guru Dronacharya, episode with Parshram, and the key event with King Dhrupad

  8. Sep 28

    Chapter 18: Graduation Part 2

    The Honor of Duryodhana, Fainting of Kunti and Coronation of Karna

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This is Mahabharat, the longest epic ever written, as told to kids of Gen Alpha. More specifically, to my two very Indian kids born and brought up away from India. This production is meant for are all my nieces and nephews, all the kids of my Neighbours or Colleagues, all Indian diaspora kids who are growing up outside India. Lovingly I call them COVID Born, Culturally Desi. These kids get the abridged version of our culture that is optimized for Western Convenience. But I would hope that some would like to go deep, explore the wonderful battleground that was basically the setup for the Bhagvad Gita to happen. If they have any leanings to learn that story of Mahabharat, this is it. Special attention is given to get 2 things right: names and numbers. We focus on contemporary enunciation of the names (vs the Anglicization versions) and present the numbers as something for kids to anchor on.

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