Which character in Mahabharat is most relatable

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Which character in the epic you connect most with

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Sunitashri

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Posted: 11 years ago

#11

So far it is a work in progress for all the actors but I like Krishna the most.

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_vash_

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Posted: 11 years ago

#12

Relatable would be all the Panadavas mainly Yudhister and Bheem. Yudi, though he was too meek all the time yet I feel sorry for the agony he went through. Its very difficult stay put with dharma always. Bheem because when ever he felt something was wrong he did raise his voice against them that is something I can relate to.

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Cotswolds

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Posted: 11 years ago

#13

Very nice topic and difficult one as well. I never looked at any characters from this angle. I have voted for Gandhari. I recently read article on Gandhari on this forum which made a great deal impact on me. It has brought forth her anguish.

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-Claptrap-

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Posted: 11 years ago

#14

I can relate myself to Arjun and want to relate more with him..because I always try to learn more and more..and many times I feel proud of myself..And many many questions arise in my mind too..and I always keep trying to find answer..And for me my parents are first..I never ever disobey their words..And I am a soft hearted person..though I don't show it to everyone but my close ones know this..

And one thing I want to have is hard work..Because Arjun didn't had any special thing in him like others..He was just a human being..And because of his hard work he is here..we all respect him..I really want to be like him..My personal opinion for Arjun is very high..😃

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Manan

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Posted: 11 years ago

#15

I personally highly connected with character of Bhishma

He is near to my heart & in my life, each thing is just like in him life 😛

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simplysappie

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Posted: 11 years ago

#16

Originally posted by: -Shruti
I can relate myself to Bheeshma...a lifetime similar to that of the sun who burns alone in utter agony for others..
I wish to do something for others, without any desire for anything in return...

very noble thoughts Shru ... May god bless u with that power ...

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simplysappie

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Posted: 11 years ago

#17

Karna easily ... I just love him because he never pretended to be someone he was not ... I would have been more arrogant or lemme say lethal if I were subjected to all the atrocities he went through ... I would've never promised Kunti n would've given the world a damn ..

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Diala D

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Posted: 11 years ago

#18

Originally posted by: simplysappie
Karna easily ... I just love him because he never pretended to be someone he was not ... I would have been more arrogant or lemme say lethal if I were subjected to all the atrocities he went through ... I would've never promised Kunti n would've given the world a damn ..

very true that sappie 👏

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Vrish

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Posted: 11 years ago

#19

I'd say Bhima

Karna is actually difficult to connect to. While I'd definitely honor my friendships, I'd avoid 'loving my enemies'. If Kunti came to me, I'd send her back w/ a flea in her ear. If Indra came to me, I'd tell him to go and mess around w/ the tridevs, and certainly wouldn't part w/ armor or earrings. I'd avoid respecting Drona or Parashurama at all, and focus on alternative ways to learn what I need. Maybe to tapasya to Brahma or Shiva. Also, if I were Karna, I wouldn't obsess over Arjun all my life. My focus would be on being the best warrior that I can be, not being better than Arjun or anyone else.

Reason I picked Bhima - his reactions were all human and natural. He was neither as maddeningly saintly like Yudisthir, nor was he as impulsive as Arjun. For instance, unlike Arjun, who took several insane vows, be it the one about killing Jayadrath b4 sunset, or killing anyone who insults his bow, or killing anyone who insults Yudisthir, and so on, Bhima reacted naturally, but didn't hamstring himself w/ stupid T&C. Like his vow to break Duryodhan's thighs were just that - he could have done it any day, any way.

And he didn't take nonsense either. After the yagna, Yudisthir wanted his brothers & their wives to serve Dhritarashtra & Gandhari to help them forget the loss of their sons, which went down badly w/ Bhima, given that they were the ones who had caused it. So he would bad-mouth them to his friends within their earshot, making it clear to them that they were a burden, and ultimately, they left.

I can easily empathize w/ almost every one of Bhima's actions. I can't say that about Yudisthir, Karna, Arjun, Krishna or anybody else.