Karnad's "Hayavadana" utilizes the motif of the mismatched heads and bodies to explore the philosophical complexities of:
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The superficiality of physical appearance and the ultimate triumph of inner beauty.
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The nature of identity, the elusive quest for wholeness, and the ambiguous relationship between form and essence.
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The absurdity of human desires and the futility of trying to alter one's inherent nature.
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The societal pressures that force individuals to conform to rigid notions of masculinity and femininity.