Ramayana's Ravana Vadha is demon slain, Mahabharata's Ashwatthama Hata is tragedy from "summary" of Ramayana Versus Mahabharata by Devdutt Pattanaik
In the Ramayana, Ravana is portrayed as a demon who is ultimately slain by Lord Rama. This act of killing the demon is celebrated as a victory of good over evil, with Rama being hailed as a hero for vanquishing the villain. The narrative is straightforward and clear-cut, with no ambiguity in the outcome. On the other hand, the Mahabharata presents a more complex and nuanced portrayal of Ashwatthama's actions. While he commits a heinous act by killing the sons of the Pandavas, his character is not entirely evil. He is driven by a sense of revenge and loyalty towards his own father, Dronacharya. This tragic dimension adds depth to the story, blurring the lines be...
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