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In the end only Yudhisthira and the dog remained from the journey begun when Yudhishthira, his brothers and Draupadi renounced their kingdom and the world. Their only travelling companion was a stray dog.
The beauteous Draupadi was the first to pass away. Then Sahadeva the wise, followed by the
righteous Nakula. The archer Arjuna slipped
away before the mighty Bhima.
All seemed lost when Indra’s chariot appeared. But only he was permitted to board alone.
Yudhishthira declined to abandon the faithful canine. Instantly the dog transformed to the deity of
Righteousness.
Yudhishthira had passed the test to enter paradise.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers Word Count : 100.
Written for Friday Fictioneers Word Count : 100.
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It is hard to take stories from ancient literature and condense to one hundred words. The story for this week comes from the ancient Indian Epic Mahabharata, which is the longest epic poem known. This particular one is from the seventeenth book, Mahaprasthanika Parva, which is the shortest book in the epic.
This is another two for one week, You can read my other entry here -> Chip Monks
It is hard to take stories from ancient literature and condense to one hundred words. The story for this week comes from the ancient Indian Epic Mahabharata, which is the longest epic poem known. This particular one is from the seventeenth book, Mahaprasthanika Parva, which is the shortest book in the epic.
This is another two for one week, You can read my other entry here -> Chip Monks
I'd love read what you think about this post...
we've both ransacked mythology this week
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil. So many stories to ransack, so little time ;-)
DeleteNice abridged version, Subroto. The whole journey of the Pandavas is a fascinating tale.
ReplyDeleteThanks Varad. It is fascinating indeed, I am glad you liked my abridged tale.
DeleteLovely take.
ReplyDeleteThanks YS.
DeleteGood story, tough place to get into!
ReplyDeleteThanks CE, I hear the other place has faster access.
DeleteWonderful fable, nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Iain.
DeleteAww, that was lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra
DeleteExcellent condensation of the journey.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anurag.
DeleteCan never go wrong with the Mahabharata :)
ReplyDeleteNever! It is such a gold mine of stories.
DeleteDear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteLovely piece. I so enjoyed it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteI wasn't expecting a happy ending, so this was a very nice surprise :)
ReplyDeleteYes after all those deaths on the way it was looking gloomy. Thanks for reading and commenting Linda.
DeleteGreat work, Subroto. I am reading out stories from the great epics to my daughter now, and they are still as fascinating as they were in my childhood days. Really enjoyed your take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Moon
There is something for every age in it. Thanks for your comments Moon.
DeleteWow, Subroto,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on bringing forth such a story. I loved it. Proof loyalty pays in the long run.
Thanks Dale. It was a bit hard condensing it in 100 words but I think I got there.
DeleteThere is always a test in the end... love the myth, it has something to learn us.
ReplyDeleteThe original story does have a few more tests before he gets to this final one. Thanks for reading and commenting Björn.
DeleteGreat piece and the dog is great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteFaithfulness reaped its reward. Lovely tale
ReplyDeleteIt did indeed and that was probably the moral behind it. Thanks for your comments Lynn.
DeleteYou did your condensing so well. I come new to this story and appreciated yours before the explanation. So well done, and to Yudhishthira for his long, and ultimately rewarding, journey.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah, yes I am pleased I was able to get the essence of the story within the limit of a hundred words.
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