Overview
Explore the dramatic episode of Kichaka Vadham (The Killing of Kichaka) from the Mahabharata in this hour-long lecture from NPTEL-NOC IITM. Delve into the pivotal story where Bhima, disguised as Draupadi, eliminates Kichaka who had been harassing Draupadi during the Pandavas' exile. Understand the moral implications, character motivations, and the significance of this event in the larger narrative of the epic.
Syllabus
CHAPTER 26- KICHAKA VADHAM OR THE KILLING OF KICHAKA
Taught by
NPTEL-NOC IITM