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SUBMITTED BY- Hridya Aggarwal
2. DEPARTMENT- BA (hons) Journalism
3. ROLL NO.- 24520/15
4. SEMESTER- II
5. SUBJECT- Ethics and Values in Ancient Indian Tradition (VAC)
6. SUBMITTED TO- Dr. Shakti Madhok
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my special thanks and gratitude to my Ethics and Values in Ancient Indian Tradition (VAC) teacher Dr. Shakti Madhok
mam as well as our principal Dr. Saloni Gupta who gave me this golden opportunity to work for this project. This project helped me to hone
my research skills and gain my pool of knowledge. I would also like to thank my friends and family members who helped me to create this
project.
Draupadi's Disrobing: An Epic Tale of Dharma
and Defiance
Conflict and Duty The Infamous Disrobing
The Mahabharata is a tale of conflict, duty, Explore the infamous disrobing that shook
and dharma. At its heart is Draupadi, a an empire, revealing themes of dharma,
complex queen and wife of the Pandavas. justice, and defiance.
The Game of Dice: A Kingdom Lost
Yudhishthira's Gamble Rising Stakes
Yudhishthira's weakness for gambling led to devastating Kingdom, wealth, and Draupadi were all lost in a single game.
consequences.
Shakuni's trickery sealed their fate.
Shakuni manipulated the game, exploiting Yudhishthira's passion.
Fact: In a single game Yudhishthira lost his kingdom, brothers, and wife due to Shakuni's manipulation.
A Queen's Plea:
Humiliation in the
Assembly
Questioning Dushasana's
Ownership Brutality
Draupadi challenged the She was dragged into the
legality of her ownership in the assembly by her hair, a public
game. humiliation.
The Pandavas' Silence
The Pandavas remained silent, bound by the rules of the game.
Quote: "Has Yudhishthira lost himself before he lost me?"
The Attempted Disrobing:
A Test of Dharma
Dushasana's Act
Dushasana attempted to publicly disrobe Draupadi.
Draupadi's Prayer
She surrendered and appealed to Lord Krishna for help.
Krishna's Miracle
The unending cloth protected Draupadi's honor.
Fact: The pile of clothes Dushasana unwrapped filled the entire royal court.
Divine Intervention: The Unending Sari
2 Kauravas' Dismay
They were unable to violate Draupadi's dignity.
Visual Depiction
The miracle is depicted in art and 1
iconography.
Dharma Prevails
Divine protection against injustice was
demonstrated.
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Aftermath: Vows and
Restitution
1 Bhima's Vow
Bhima vowed to tear open Dushasana's chest in revenge.
2 Dhritarashtra's Fear
He saw ominous signs and attempted to appease Draupadi.
3 Freedom Granted
Draupadi demanded freedom for her husbands.
Fact: Dhritarashtra freed the Pandavas. He was moved by Draupadi's plight.
Lessons: Dharma, Justice, and Female Agency
Symbol of Power
1 Draupadi embodies female resilience.
Complex Dharma
2 Duty, honor, and righteousness are in conflict.
Speak Out
3 It's important to challenge injustice.
Draupadi defied injustice.
Modern Relevance: A
Timeless Tale
Symbol of Injustice Adaptations
The scene represents oppression. Art, literature, and film reflect its
relevance.
Lessons Today
Stand for what is right and protect dignity.
Examples: References in modern media explore justice, power, and morality.
