NEP 2020 political science. Unit III: a. Shanti Parva in Mahabharata b. Saptanga Theory of Kautilya c. Diplomacy in Epics
Unit III: a. Shanti Parva in Mahabharata b. Saptanga Theory of Kautilya c. Diplomacy in Epics Shanti Parva in Mahabharata 1. What are the central themes discussed in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata? 2. How does the Shanti Parva address the principles of dharma and governance in the aftermath of the Mahabharata war? 3. Discuss the role of Bhishma in shaping the narrative of Shanti Parva. What insights does he provide on leadership and statecraft? 4. How does Yudhishthira's quest for wisdom in Shanti Parva reflect the broader philosophical and ethical concerns of the epic? 5. Analyze the impact of the teachings in Shanti Parva on the concept of justice and duty in political thought. Saptanga Theory of Kautilya 6. Explain the key components of Kautilya’s Saptanga Theory and their relevance to statecraft. 7. How does Kautilya define the role and responsibilities of the 'Amatya' within his Saptanga Theory? 8. Discuss the importance of the 'Raja' (king...