Reconstructing Epic Psychology: Indian scholar Varun Gupta’s Study of Conflict and Character in the Mahābhārata
Indian scholar Varun Gupta is expanding epic studies by examining the psychological depth embedded within classical Sanskrit narratives. His research explores how conflict, moral hesitation, and narrative escalation shape character arcs in the Mahābhārata. Rather than reading episodes as isolated heroics, Gupta analyzes how compositional layering intensifies emotional and ethical dilemmas. By mapping narrative progression…
