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Vaishnavi Patel I am currently working on another retelling related to the Mahabharata. More to come, hopefully soon!
Vaishnavi Patel Hi! I don't really have a good answer to this question, because I think it is acceptable to fictionalize or retell all religious stories, if done with…moreHi! I don't really have a good answer to this question, because I think it is acceptable to fictionalize or retell all religious stories, if done with the requisite knowledge, research, respect, and cultural connection. For example, just because I think it's acceptable to fictionalize or retell Christian stories and scripture, I would never do so myself, since I am Hindu and don't think I would have the appropriate skills. But I am comfortable retelling Hindu religious stories since I am Hindu and was raised Hindu, and so grew up with these stories and teachings, can speak to religious teachers, have a lot of tools to conduct research, and have the cultural context to understand the messages the retelling is sending.(less)
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“You did the right thing," Manthara told me. "No matter what is said about you, Kaikeyi, remember that you did the right thing. You are not wicked."
"Then why do I feel wicked?" I whispered.
"Because those who are good question themselves. Because those who are good always wonder if there was a better way, a way that could have helped more and hurt less. That feeling is why you are good.”
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“Because those who are good question themselves. Because those who are good always wonder if there was a better way, a way that could have helped more and hurt less. That feeling is why you are good.”
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“It is not weak to avoid war,” I said, and my voice broke. Tears pricked at my eyes, and I let them. “It is the strongest thing you could do, to avoid unnecessary bloodshed.”
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