Ramayana, Mahabharata partly fictitious: Noted writer S L Bhairappa
Bengaluru: Noted writer S L Bhairappa on Thursday asserted the two of the most epic stories of Indian history, Ramayana and Mahabharata are partly fictitious and stories.
He was speaking at the five-day national conference on ‘Mahabharat Sandesh’ jointly organised by Bharatiya Vidyabhavan and ISKCON.
“If you see the time and space of the two epics, you will find several myths in it. But what is important is the deep meaning it has” he said.
“If you observe closely, is it possible that a 31-year old Bheem and an 80-year old Jarasandha can fight it it out for three longs days? Similarly, Virata Nagara is a hill-station, is it possible for them to go on chariots and fight a war on such a place?” he further questioned.
“It is also natural to question how a person aged above 85-year old wrote Mahabharata in the extremely cold weather of Badrinath. Despite all this myths and fictions we have rooted our culture from Mahabharata and Ramayana” he said.
“But these fictions and stories have profound meaning” he added before concluding.
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Eid celebrated with fervour across Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Karnataka on Saturday, with thousands of people offering special prayers at mosques and Eidgahs, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
In Bengaluru and other major cities, people gathered in large numbers early in the morning to offer namaz, exchanged greetings of "Eid Mubarak", and visited relatives and friends. Markets wore a festive look, with brisk business reported in garments, sweets, and accessories in the run-up to the festival.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, in his message, said, "May this Eid ul-Fitr bring joy, peace, and prosperity to all our citizens celebrating around the nation. As Ramadan month concludes, let us continue to cherish the values of compassion, generosity, and unity. Eid Mubarak to everyone!"
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who participated in a mass prayer programme, extended greetings to the Muslim community and underscored the importance of harmony and compassion.
"Praying for the welfare of humanity is essential," he said.
"Praying for the well-being of humankind is essential, and people should live with mutual love and trust, guided by humanity. India is a country of diverse religions and cultures, and in a nation marked by unity in diversity, everyone must live together harmoniously. No religion preaches hatred; all religions advocate love," the chief minister added.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, in a message posted on 'X', said, "May this Eid bring happiness and prosperity. Eid Mubarak!" Festive meals, including traditional delicacies such as Seviyan (vermicelli) and Biryani, were prepared in households, while charitable acts and distribution of food and alms marked the spirit of the festival across the state.
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