sealchan
Well-Known Member
I am going to be adding the Mahabharata to my already years long study of other (Christian) sacred literature. I have admired this work from a far for a long, long time. I watched a play version of the Mahabharata (about 5.5 hours long) and deeply enjoyed it over the years. Now I am on the 75th episode of B.R. Chopra's TV series and falling in love. I just finished the two and a half episode depiction of the Gita.
I am a Christian but i hope to make it very clear that I have absolutely no interest in trying to argue with anyone about exclusivity. I come not as a conqueror but as a devotee. As with my years long forum based study of Genesis and the gospel of Matthew, I hope to engage in educational discussions about this sacred text with others.
My perspective is one of comparative religion, comparative mythology, literary analysis, depth psychology and a love of story. I have some small experience with Zen and a deep appreciation for meditative and mystical approaches to spirituality and life.
This post is to introduce me and my intentions and to ask for anyone who might be interested (without commitment) to participate. I get moderate to sometimes little participation in my other threads so I do not expect too much.
Anyway I hope others who are familiar with this story and its teachings will join me and help me to learn and grow regarding this epic narrative and the spiritual practices and teachings that it references.
I am planning to post in this forum as I expect that my interests will be far ranging regarding interpretation and comparison to my own background.
Any and all comments are welcome.
I am a Christian but i hope to make it very clear that I have absolutely no interest in trying to argue with anyone about exclusivity. I come not as a conqueror but as a devotee. As with my years long forum based study of Genesis and the gospel of Matthew, I hope to engage in educational discussions about this sacred text with others.
My perspective is one of comparative religion, comparative mythology, literary analysis, depth psychology and a love of story. I have some small experience with Zen and a deep appreciation for meditative and mystical approaches to spirituality and life.
This post is to introduce me and my intentions and to ask for anyone who might be interested (without commitment) to participate. I get moderate to sometimes little participation in my other threads so I do not expect too much.
Anyway I hope others who are familiar with this story and its teachings will join me and help me to learn and grow regarding this epic narrative and the spiritual practices and teachings that it references.
I am planning to post in this forum as I expect that my interests will be far ranging regarding interpretation and comparison to my own background.
Any and all comments are welcome.