Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2023
Page: 72-80
CRITICAL STUDY OF THE POETIC BEAUTY OF THE EPIC MAHABHARATA
Dr. Neeraj Kumari
Received Date: 2018-03-13
Accepted Date: 2018-04-16
Published Date: 2018-04-25
The epic Mahabharata is a classical poem that depicts the development of Indian culture and religion in the changing times of ordinary life. It is known for the many achievements of war, religion, politics, love, and wisdom in the Mahabharata. Poetic beauty appears in many forms in the Mahabharata. It contains many stories, love stories, controversies, and mysteries. There are examples of Alankar, Rasa, Chhand, Taal and Boli in it, which make it as an excellent poem. Vyas ji has made elaborate use of euphemism, ornamentation and association in this. Its dialect and style are also very beautiful. The grand narrative of the Mahabharata, with its shape-shifting and engaging stories, make it a beautiful and interesting poem.
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