Prema Nandkumar

Dr. Prema Nandakumar received her Ph.D. at the age of 22, for her study of Sri Aurobindo's epic poem Savitri, which was followed by post-doctoral research work comparing Dante and Sri Aurobindo. She is an eloquent speaker and draws her inspiration from sources as varied as the Vedas, ancient Hindu, Buddhist and Jain epics, Indian and international literature. She has several published books in the field of criticism, biography, translation, commentary and fiction.
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Sri Aurobindo’s Interpretation of Indian Culture: The Mahabharata – 4

In this part, we see how Sri Aurobindo takes “with a reverent hand” a few myths and legends from the Mahabharata, and cleanses “them of soiling accretions, till they shine with some of the antique strength, simplicity and solemn depth of beautiful meaning.”

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