Ramayana's Ayodhya Kanda is homecoming, Mahabharata's Shanti Parva is peace talks from "summary" of Ramayana Versus Mahabharata by Devdutt Pattanaik
The Ayodhya Kanda of the Ramayana is a section that focuses on the return of Rama to his kingdom after his exile. It is a homecoming for Rama, as he finally gets to reclaim his rightful place as the king of Ayodhya. This section is filled with emotional reunions and celebrations as Rama is welcomed back by his people. It is a moment of joy and relief for Rama and his loved ones, as they are finally reunited after years of separation and hardship. On the other hand, the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata deals with peace talks and negotiations. It is a section that comes after the great war of Kurukshetra, where the Pandavas emerge victorious but at a great cost. The Shanti Parva is a time for healing and reconciliation, as the characters try to come to terms with the devastation caused by the war. It is a period of reflection and introspection, as they try to make ...
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