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Eklavya’s autobiography

Wittingly and unwittingly, Dwijs created the myth of Eklavya, who was not a killer or a cheat like the others they worship. He represented the deprived sections of society and unmasked the cruelty of the Dwijs. So, who was Eklavya? What was his story? Rajkishore has the answers

Rajkishore April 20, 2018
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Rajkishore

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