ENG150Y1 Lecture Notes - Louis Dumont, Consumerism, Adharma
Document Summary
Has cultural and religious significance; requires new form of understanding. Story acted out in the holiday of diwali. One of the best known stories in the world. Consider this early version of the story as an epic narrative of anquitity. All versions seems to derive from valmiki"s telling. Written from 200 400 bce (valmiki"s books 2-6) and (1-7) from 200 0 bce. Smooth retelling unlike eog which has choppy translation. Interesting way of framing the story of rama. Was written on palm leaves, a method used in ancient india. The truth of the story is not just from the written text, but the re-enactment and retelling of the story is where the truth comes from. Dhrama is the center of the book; an epic revelation; crucial ideas of what one"s duty is. Banishment most significant because it question"s everyone"s duty. Dhrama recognition of a divine principle of order which is different for people.
