Duty and Desire voiced by a Demoness: The Story of Hiḍimbā in the Mahābhārata
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| 格式: | artículo original |
| 狀態: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de Publicación: | 2025 |
| 實物特徵: | This article examines the story of the demoness Hiḍimbā, found in five chapters of the Sanskrit epic The Mahābhārata (1.139-143). This episode highlights how a woman of lower lineage, from a Brahmanical perspective, manages to reshape the understanding of dharma by falling in love with a human despite being a demoness. Currently, Hiḍimbā’s story remains significant, as it prompts reflection on the nature of the demonic, the role of women in Indian societies, the interpretation of love, and unequal unions in a highly stratified culture. It also offers insight into how a female character can evolve and make a lasting impact despite her origins or the obstacles she faces in pursuing her goals. In this way, Hiḍimbā’s story has led to the emergence of the demon-goddess cult in the city of Manali, India. |
| País: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| 機構: | Universidad de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| 語言: | Español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/395 |
| 在線閱讀: | https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rfilyling/article/view/395 |
| Palabra clave: | Hiḍimbā Demons Women Dharma Mahābhārata demonios mujeres |