Nietzsche's Superman in the Mahabharata's Karna

Abstract

This study is specifically concerned with the representation of Karna, a heroic figure of The Mahabharata and his incredible skills and strengths shown in his life and for human kind in resemblance with the qualities of Superman developed in the concept of Nietzsche. The study sheds the light on the life story of Karna in search of virtuality and Chivalric spirit of mythical figure. Content analysis is the main focal point for the research work. Hence, it is a qualitative desk research. Collaboration between religious character and the concept of modern man has been difficult in the tenure of research. The sharing attributes help to quest the common character to prove Karna as a Superman. Karna shows the balance traits of Dionysian and Apollonian spirit. Will to power is the succinct reflection of Karna to empower oneself penetrating prevalent boundaries. On the basis of the results of this dissertation, it can be concluded that the heroic skills and behaviors of Karna to human kind are the reflection of Nietzsche's Superman.