Mahabharat Unravelled II
This king tried to disrobe Draupadi but was humiliated by Krishna’s intervention.
Who is Dushasana
According to the book, this “invisible” yet central concept ensured harmony between artha (wealth), kama (desire), and moksha (liberation).
What is Dharma?
Malhotra critiques this popular academic trend for appropriating Eastern ideas without acknowledging their roots.
What is "digestion"?
This is the name of the mace duel that ended in Duryodhana’s death.
What is the Gada Yuddha
In Dharmanomics, this ancient strategist’s name is attached to a form of “Dharmic Capitalism.”
Who is Kautilya?
Malhotra takes issue with this movement’s attempt to impose Western liberal values on dharmic traditions under the guise of social reform.
What is "post-colonialism" or "liberal universalism"?
In this Parva, Bhishma imparts a comprehensive treatise on the principles of righteous kingship (rājadharma) from his bed of arrows.
What is the Shanti Parva?
The Dharmanomics model contrasts itself against this prevailing Western economic system centered on profit maximization.
What is capitalism?
This is the goal of many Indian spiritual traditions, misunderstood as heaven or salvation.
What is Moksha?
This "son" (i.e. heir) of Arjuna was killed by Ashwatthama while asleep.
Who is Abhimanyu’s son, Parikshit?
Who is Srutakarma?
In Dharmanomics, this South-East Asian country is cited as evidence of Dharma-based economic frameworks beyond India.
What is Cambodia?
Malhotra emphasizes this type of experiential knowledge over blind belief.
What is "direct experience" or "pratyaksha anubhava"?
A moral story narrated by this Rishi features a meat‑seller teaching dharma to the Brahmin Kaushika.
Who is Rishi Markandeya?
Dharmanomics traces Indian economic continuity through dynasties like the Cholas and this Southern empire known for temple patronage.
What is the Vijayanagara Empire?
Malhotra points out that the Western emphasis on binary logic fails to accommodate this Indian embrace of complexity.
What is "non-binary logic" or "anekantavada"?