Kṛpa

A Neglected Brahmin Warrior

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https://doi.org/10.12797/CIS.26.2024.02.04

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Kṛpa, Droṇa, Mahābhārata, violence

Abstract

In a recent study (Pontillo 2016) it has been argued that the Mahābhārata contains traces of a heterodox culture, the Vrātya-culture, and these emerge most clearly in connection with Bhīṣma and Droṇa. In this article it will be strongly suggested that any analysis of these two epic characters should take Kṛpa into account as well, since he has many features in common with them, especially with Droṇa. Furthermore, after a briefly outlined proposal to explain these commonalities, the function of the narrative character of Kṛpa will be examined.

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2024-07-24

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Köhler, Frank. 2024. “Kṛpa: A Neglected Brahmin Warrior”. Cracow Indological Studies 26 (2):99-117. https://doi.org/10.12797/CIS.26.2024.02.04.