• CHRISTINA SAVIO

“Under the surface of a flowing river lurks another current, a strong under-tow which is primeval, savage” - (Devi, Mahasweta. After Kurukshetra) After the Kurukshetra war, the lives of the common people (lokavritta, as mentioned in After Kurukshetra) and the people from ruling class (rajavritta) has undergone certain twists. Those mute voices are unmuted now and they are in a state of realization, acceptance and their vocals are filled with several questions to be raised against the upper royal class. The community of lokavritta are neglected by the Rajavrittas in every sense. The rules are always made favorable for rajavritta and during the process of law making the lower class (Lokavrittas) were not considered. The lokavritta sacrificed their lives for the petty rivalries from ego and power greed of the royal people. Common people always believes and desires for a life of rajavritta thinking that they are the most privileged with wealth and power. But the question is, do the power, money and luxuries can provide happiness? If so, then why the Pandavas especially the women of Pandavas are not able to enjoy the newly gained wealth and power. After the war, the state of outcaste shifts to the side of elites. So, who are the real subalterns? Is the term subaltern only stands with those who does not belong to the power structure and not having financial support?

Cyclic Nature of Liberation in After Kurukshetra

"Cyclic Nature of Liberation in After Kurukshetra", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.577-598, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1908084.pdf

"Cyclic Nature of Liberation in After Kurukshetra", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp577-598, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1908084.pdf