From suffering to serenity: Draupadi's victory over familial deceit, loss, and enslavement through ethical integrity and Krishna's moral guidance

The research paper examines Draupadi’s resilience in the middle of profound suffering in the Mahabharata, highlighting her ability to transcend pain inflicted by those closest to her. The paper aims to bring Draupadi’s ability to overcome the pain and suffering she encounters throughout her life. Despite the gender bias from her own father, conspiracy from her own brother, ill-treatment from her own mother-in-law, and lack of moral support from her own husband, she managed to continue her life. She found happiness through morality, forgiveness and having a moral anchor in life. This character sets an example for every other woman to lead their life more positively. Her way of leading life remains a lesson for every other woman who undergoes a similar kind of problems in their life.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-11-01
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23370081
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Indian and Buddhist Studies
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From suffering to serenity: Draupadi's victory over familial deceit, loss, and enslavement through ethical integrity and Krishna's moral guidance

P. Saradha, C. Joseph
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From suffering to serenity: Draupadi's victory over familial deceit, loss, and enslavement through ethical integrity and Krishna's moral guidance

P. Saradha, C. Joseph
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The research paper examines Draupadi’s resilience in the middle of profound suffering in the Mahabharata, highlighting her ability to transcend pain inflicted by those closest to her. The paper aims to bring Draupadi’s ability to overcome the pain and suffering she encounters throughout her life. Despite the gender bias from her own father, conspiracy from her own brother, ill-treatment from her own mother-in-law, and lack of moral support from her own husband, she managed to continue her life. She found happiness through morality, forgiveness and having a moral anchor in life. This character sets an example for every other woman to lead their life more positively. Her way of leading life remains a lesson for every other woman who undergoes a similar kind of problems in their life.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Vinayaka Missions University (IN)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Indian and Buddhist Studies
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