Definition

The ongoing philosophical debate regarding whether human life is governed by predetermined fate (Destiny) or by individual choices and agency (Free Will).

Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)

A recurring theme in the mahabharata_moments podcast, particularly seen in characters like sahadeva, who knows the future but must act within the constraints of fate.

Key properties or components

  • Kala (Time/Fate): The unstoppable force of destiny.
  • Purushartha: Human effort or agency.

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