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This document summarizes the Kannada play "The Purpose" by T.P. Kailasam, which retells the story of Eklavya from the Mahabharata. It focuses on the conflict between Eklavya and Arjuna when Drona refuses to teach Eklavya due to his lower caste status. Later, when Arjuna insults Drona's skills, Eklavya cuts off his thumb as a gift to appease Drona to prove his mastery of archery despite not being formally taught. The play explores the themes of caste conflict, different types of human actions like those motivated by livelihood, selfishness, or selflessness,

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The Purpose -T.P.Kailasam Prepared by Minkal Italiya Sem:3 English Department, MKBU
- Father of Modern Kannada drama - The Father of Humorous Play
The Purpose (1994) - Mythological theme: Mahabharata - Two acts - Eklavya, Arjuna and Guru Drona Represents Eklavyas youthful idealism
Two acts 1. Guru Drona wanted to accept Eklavya(Nishad boy)) as a pupil but he didnt. conflict between Eklavya and Arjuna. Caste conflict. 2. Six years later when Eklavya was mastered in Archery and Guru Drona was being insulted as liar by Arjuna.
Three Kinds of Human Actions 1. Action for the purpose of livelihood Acharya Dronas action 2. Action for the selfish purpose Arjunas action 3. Action for the selfless purpose Eklavyas action
Arjunas action for selfish purpose Put a accusation on his teacher as a Liar He does not hesitate in the blaming his guru in the presence of Eklavya He is a warrior but acts like a hunter Provokes Eklavya to cut off his thumb Purpose of learning archery wants to become great archer in the world
Eklavyas action for selfless purpose He is not being able to tolerate accusation on his guru as a Liar Gurujee! You will keep your promise...and I will stop his mouth forever. Cut off his right thumb and places it into Dronas feet He is a hunter but acts like warrior Purpose of learning archery Protection of the deer and fawns from the wolves
What are your views about subaltern? Can Subaltern speak?
Hints and suggestion of colonial expansion Eklavya - the freedom fighters Wolves - English ruler Deer and fawns - people of India Arjuna - the feudal lords who helps the woves
Conclusion The indifference portrayal allows us to question on usefulness of loyalty. Which version you like the most? Original episode from Mahabharata Or Retelling of old story?
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The Purpose

  • 1. The Purpose -T.P.Kailasam Prepared by Minkal Italiya Sem:3 English Department, MKBU
  • 2. - Father of Modern Kannada drama - The Father of Humorous Play
  • 3. The Purpose (1994) - Mythological theme: Mahabharata - Two acts - Eklavya, Arjuna and Guru Drona Represents Eklavyas youthful idealism
  • 4. Two acts 1. Guru Drona wanted to accept Eklavya(Nishad boy)) as a pupil but he didnt. conflict between Eklavya and Arjuna. Caste conflict. 2. Six years later when Eklavya was mastered in Archery and Guru Drona was being insulted as liar by Arjuna.
  • 5. Three Kinds of Human Actions 1. Action for the purpose of livelihood Acharya Dronas action 2. Action for the selfish purpose Arjunas action 3. Action for the selfless purpose Eklavyas action
  • 6. Arjunas action for selfish purpose Put a accusation on his teacher as a Liar He does not hesitate in the blaming his guru in the presence of Eklavya He is a warrior but acts like a hunter Provokes Eklavya to cut off his thumb Purpose of learning archery wants to become great archer in the world
  • 7. Eklavyas action for selfless purpose He is not being able to tolerate accusation on his guru as a Liar Gurujee! You will keep your promise...and I will stop his mouth forever. Cut off his right thumb and places it into Dronas feet He is a hunter but acts like warrior Purpose of learning archery Protection of the deer and fawns from the wolves
  • 8. What are your views about subaltern? Can Subaltern speak?
  • 9. Hints and suggestion of colonial expansion Eklavya - the freedom fighters Wolves - English ruler Deer and fawns - people of India Arjuna - the feudal lords who helps the woves
  • 10. Conclusion The indifference portrayal allows us to question on usefulness of loyalty. Which version you like the most? Original episode from Mahabharata Or Retelling of old story?