- The battle that began in Part C continues to rage on. I am glad that the character list is getting somewhat shorter.
- This battle is seriously dark and violent. More action and excitement than anything else in this reading thus far.
- I think it is tragic that many characters are losing their sons and heirs, but it almost feels like that is their reward for dragging their sons into their own fights.
- I think much as Rama killed Sugrivas rival in an ambush, The Pandavas killing Drona is meant to represent a low point where our heroic characters stoop to the level of their enemies.
- I like how even though Arjuna has won, the story is not over. It would feel out of place if the good guys lived happily ever after when the battle ends.
- I think Ashwatthaman is exactly what the Pandavas deserve for killing Drona.
- I like how Bhisma is trying to rebuild the kingdom after the battle, even though he has lost and is doomed to die.
- I feel like a year is a long time to go without a king. Perhaps I am misinterpreting something.
- I wonder why a God like Krishna would even have a weak spot. It must have been part of his plan to go back to heaven one day.
- I find it interesting how similar heaven and hell are across cultures.
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| Ashwatthaman, from Wikipedia |
Thanks for reading, I start another book next week.
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