What kind of woman was Draupadi?

She is described to be the most beautiful woman of her time and was prophesied to bring the end of many warriors. Draupadi and her brother, Dhrishtadyumna, were born from a yajna (fire sacrifice) organized by King Drupada of Panchala.

How is Draupadi an ideal woman?

Draupadi is the first feminist of Indian Mythology- that it all starts with woman power, self-belief and being confident, is what the lady knew right from the beginning. She was strong not because she was born strong but because she believed that she was strong.

How was Draupadi personality?

“Draupadi was a devoted wife, chaste, religious minded and adhering to duty. Her integrity and fidelity were admirable. She was always careful to please her husbands, served not only them but even their wives” (Bhawalkar 142). Draupadi’s soft nature, however, did not render her submissive or soft- spoken.

How is Draupadi described in Mahabharata?

Draupadi was a woman of incomprehensible beauty. She had such a grace and elegance that almost all the men in the world desired her as their wife. Apart from Rukmini and Satyabhama, no woman in the world could rival her. She had a dark skin tone which earned her the name ‘Krishna’ meaning the dark one.

Was Draupadi a good wife?

Draupadi leaving her pride, served her husbands along with thier wives. She served with deep devotion and without any jealousy. She likes no one other than her husbands even if the other man is a celestial, Gandharvas, wealthy person.

Is Draupadi good or bad?

An old Buddhist story explains that Draupadi was the epitome of a lustful woman, who even cheated on her five handsome husbands with a hunchbacked dwarf. Jain stories recount the evil deeds she is said to have performed in the past that led to her suffering as well as her polyandry.

Was Draupadi intelligent?

Draupadi had a marvelous blend of intensity that suits Kshatriyas and forgiveness that fits devotees. She was very intelligent and knowledgeable. When Dushasana was dragging her by the hair to the court, she ridiculed him to show his prowess against her husbands.