The prompt (100 words) comes from Jairam Mohan who calls himself Mahabore – and is anything but! Check out Mahabore’s Mumblings:
So, you think you know it all
Eklavya sought
the mentorship of Dronacharya in weaponry and martial
art. Drona rejected the boy due to his caste. But Ekalvya does not lose
heart.When Dronacharya sees Ekalavya's proficiency in archery, he recognizes
the boy and asks the name of his guru. Ekalavya tells him how he has made a
clay statue of Dronacharya and practised archery by paying obeisance to the
statue. Dronacharya says,'so, you think you know it all by practicing
art. Drona rejected the boy due to his caste. But Ekalvya does not lose
heart.When Dronacharya sees Ekalavya's proficiency in archery, he recognizes
the boy and asks the name of his guru. Ekalavya tells him how he has made a
clay statue of Dronacharya and practised archery by paying obeisance to the
statue. Dronacharya says,'so, you think you know it all by practicing
before my statue. Now
I demand my rightful gurudakshina'.Without a
moment's hesitation ,Ekalavya
severs off his right thumb and places it at the
guru's feet as gurudakshina.
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Dronacharya was indeed a "i know it all" character. Good one. :)
ReplyDeleteDronacharya was indeed a fab guru.
DeleteIt's very touching story! Nice take!:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful take on the prompt. Though this is an age old story from mythology, it always arouses sympathy for Eklavya.
ReplyDeleteNice take on the prompt :D Compressing this story into a 100 words is quite a skill :)
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favourite episodes from the Mahabharat. To put it in 100 words is quite something.
ReplyDeleteThis story of the Mahabharat always saddens me. What a terrible thing to do to a young lad. But I guess there are reasons for everything and protecting Arjun was paramount.
ReplyDeleteLovely take on the prompt and a captivating story. I enjoyed reading it!~ ♥
ReplyDeleteliked the take on this, kalpana :)
ReplyDeleteA story that we have all listened to since our childhood, and yet it enamors us all the same ... thanks for narrating it again :-) I love this part.
ReplyDeleteEklavya's story in 100 words. Wow!
ReplyDeleteits such a poignant tale... Ekalavya was a better warrior and human being..
ReplyDeleteBrilliant take on the Prompt Kalpana :)
That was an interesting take on the prompt :)
ReplyDeleteI can never ever in my life approve for Dronacharya as a Guru ... no matter what the reason be ... as a teacher you can never curb a process of learning.. the moment you do that you are no more a teacher. ..nice take on the prompt!
ReplyDeleteNice take on the prompt.. and the story of Ekalavya is one of extreme devotion and reverence to one's teachers. Nice one.. :)
ReplyDeleteSuper take on the prompt, Kalpana!! The story of Eklavya is so inspiring. It goes on to tell us that we can turn our dreams into reality with our efforts and eagerness to learn.
ReplyDeleteInteresting piece!!! Such sacrifices from students are unheard off both in the past and in the present. Eklavya's story was exceptional, in this case Eklavya was not even a student. His skills were all self-learnt. Anyway.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the prompt and how u paid a beautiful tribute to mythology:)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the prompt and how u paid a beautiful tribute to mythology:)
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A brilliant piece Kalpana. This episode in the mahabharata makes me sad.
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