Mahabrata

Today Dr.Edwin gave us a ew task which require us to read the Mahabrata text.By looking at the relationship between Shantanu and Devavrata, the father seemed very proud of the son, whom has great potential of continuing his legacy. Even the relationship between the father and the son was very tender, for Bishma was the only son he had, that continues the presence of Ganga in his life. In addition, Bishma was blessed with all the traits that represent a perfect human, intelligent and bold. Shantanu was entrusted by Ganga his son to be taken care. To a certain extent, Shantanu did love his son and carried his responsibility like Ganga has expected. This is a short extract that I manage to find in the text.

There was stunned silence. No man could have taken a more terrible oath. To be sonless was a fate worse than death.

Thunder rumbled in the hot blue sky and voices in the air cried out “Bishma! Bishma!” as flowers rained on the young prince’s head. The gods came out of their heavens to look down wonder-struck at the young man who had taken the most awful of all oaths to buy his father’s happiness.

-The Mahabrata-

For Shantanu to have the desire to marry again was expected. As I have mentioned of Bishma with the traits of perfect human, he must also a perfect son, who never defies and loves his father so much. He must had been very loyal and grateful to his father that he willingly to follow the cruel conditions. Without further thinking, he took that decision that was not beneficial at all. This is where a value takes place, to think twice, deep and further before making a decision. Bishma made his decision with no haste, to think only for his father’s happiness.

There are several moral value that I find interesting to share in this journal, however, due to short memories problems today, I could not manage to type it down. Maybe I will type it some other day.