DrewMasters
Welcome to 'Beyond the Mask', where today we're diving into something absolutely mind-blowing! We're uncovering the hidden Hindu mythology woven into Christopher Nolan's masterpiece 'The Dark Knight'. Trust me, after this episode, you'll never watch Batman the same way again!
SarahBright
Oh my god Drew, I'm already excited! *laughs* You know I'm a huge Batman nerd, but connecting it to Hindu mythology? That's wild! Though... hmm... now that I think about it, Batman does have that whole 'chosen protector' vibe going on...
DrewMasters
Exactly Sarah! Just like how Hindu avatars descend to restore dharma - or cosmic order - Batman rises when Gotham needs him most. The fascinating parallel is that both serve as divine instruments of justice in times of moral crisis.
SarahBright
Wait wait wait... *interrupting* Are you basically saying Batman is like... a modern Krishna? Because I remember this one comic where - umm, sorry, getting ahead of myself! Please continue!
DrewMasters
Film Scholar & Religious Studies Expert
SarahBright
Pop Culture Analyst & Comic Book Enthusiast