2. DHARMA
One’s righteous duty or any virtuous path
Those who live in accordance with Dharma reach
their personal liberation more quickly
It implies one’s religion and is the main concept of
Indian religion
In Hundred Questions, Dharma is related to the
story line because Yudhistira followed his
Dharma by being cautious and being
self-less.
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3. RELIGIOUS LESSON
The Hindus believe in reincarnation, karma, and
nirvana
Reincarnation occurs in this because the
brothers are brought back to life by the god
Karma is what determines what status you will
be reincarnated as
Moksha is the ultimate goal
of being “one” with their god,
which will be achieved by Yudhistira
because he was a good person.
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4. THE FIVE BROTHERS OF PANDAVA
Yudhistira: eldest brother, most capable
Bhima: second son of Pandu
Arjuna: third son and greatest warrior of the
epic
Nakula: one of the twins born to Madri,
second wife of Pandu
Sahadeva: the other twin of Pandu
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5. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Mahabharata is an important text in the Hindu
religion
The text depends on physical prowess or
great cleverness and more on fulfillment of
dharma
The oldest brother Yudhistira has
to respond to questions to test his
character and fulfillment of dharma
To be a good person in this religion
you must achieve moksha which he
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