Deber y deseo en voz de una demonesa: la historia de Hiḍimbā en el Mahābhārata

• Autores: Lucero Jazmín López Olivares
• Localización: Revista de filología y lingüística de la Universidad de Costa Rica, ISSN-e 2215-2628, ISSN 0377-628X, Vol. 51, Nº. 2, 2025
• Idioma: español
• DOI: 10.15517/x4qcma70
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Duty and Desire voiced by a Demoness: The Story of Hiḍimbā in the Mahābhārata
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  • This article examines the story of the demoness Hiḍimbā, found in five chapters of the Sanskrit epic The Mahābhārata (1.139-143). This episode highlights how a woman of lower lineage, from a Brahmanical perspective, manages to reshape the understanding of dharma by falling in love with a human despite being a demoness. Currently, Hiḍimbā’s story remains significant, as it prompts reflection on the nature of the demonic, the role of women in Indian societies, the interpretation of love, and unequal unions in a highly stratified culture. It also offers insight into how a female character can evolve and make a lasting impact despite her origins or the obstacles she faces in pursuing her goals. In this way, Hiḍimbā’s story has led to the emergence of the demon-goddess cult in the city of Manali, India.

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