The Sacrifice of Battle and the Battle of Yoga, or How to Word Away a Discontented Wife (original) (raw)

This paper explores the interplay of contestatory discourse in the Mahabharata, particularly through the lens of a dialogical fragment encountered during the study of the Asvamedhika Parvan. The author reflects on personal experiences with scholarly texts related to Tamil and Sanskrit, emphasizing the importance of vibrant scholarship in interpreting ancient narratives. The dialogue between husband and wife serves as a lens to understand deeper themes of sacrifice, yoga, and the dynamics of verbal contests, offering insights into both the text and contemporary interpretations.