Volume II,Issue IV, March 2026
Volume-II, Issue-IV, March, 2026 |
Received: 24.03.2026 | Accepted: 27.03.2026 | ||
Published Online: 31.03.2026 | Page No: | ||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.2.issue.04W. | |||
‘ফিরে চাও ধর্মরাজ’ ও মহাভারতের আলোচনায় ভীম চরিত্রের পর্যালোচনা রীনা বিশ্বাস, ছাত্রী, বিশ্বভারতী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
ABSTRACT | ||
The critical analysis of characters within the literary domain of the Mahabharata is not a new subject. In examining the traits of these characters, it is essential to understand that most of the principal figures embody a kind of epic power. This power is not ordinary; rather, it is deeply intertwined with Indian society’s religion, philosophy, and ethics, transforming each character into a symbol of profound universality. Conversely, in a strikingly opposite manner, where there is an absence of धर्म (dharma) and moral order, injustice and immorality are also portrayed within certain characters with such epic magnitude that their force is no less significant. It is precisely here that the broader philosophical vision of the Mahabharata comes into focus. Thus, in the history of Mahabharata literature, the epic grandeur of each hero and villain has been examined from multiple perspectives in various scholarly works. From grandsire Bhishma to Yudhishthira, Karna, Arjuna, and Duryodhana, the more these characters have been discussed in literature, the more expansive their significance has become. However, amidst this extensive body of character analysis, the position and representation of Bhima have been comparatively less explored and discussed in Mahabharata studies. Therefore, keeping this gap in mind, the primary objective of this paper is to highlight various aspects of Bhima’s character through a discussion of Akhil Ghosh’s novel “Phire Chao Dharmaraj”, and to analyze its importance in relation to the broader philosophical vision of the Mahabharata. | ||
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