Ekalavya's gurudakshina for Drona

It is always my interest to recollect the episodes from Mahabharatha. The most memorable one is single minded dedication of Ekalavya to learn archery from guru Dronacharya. Drona promises Arjuna that he would train him as the best archer in the universe that he is unchangeable. As they came through the forest, both of them happen to see Ekalavya practising archery with Drona's image in front of him. Arjuna was surprised to see another archer as his rival. Guru Drona realised the consequences. He taunts Ekalavya for crossing his wishes to practice the art without granting him permission. Then Ekalavya says he had Drona as guru mentally. So Drona takes this opportunity and demands the young boy to offer gurudakshina. Ekalavya offers his thumb as his token. The main focus of the painting is the hermitage, the serene atmosphere of the nature with river flowing by, the mountains and the green trees.

oil on canvas