Indian Epics 2018

My Top 3 Readings from Part B from the Public Domain Edition of Ramayana: 1.  Rama and Bharata -They are brothers -Rama is sent to the jungle -Bharata's mother sent Rama away -"A man enters the world alone and departs alone" -"We only have one life to live" -Jabali tries to get Rama to turn This is a hard time for Rama because his family is not accepting of him. Although the king and his brothers are on his side, he still goes to the Jungle.  Source .  Indian Myth and Legend  by Donald A. Mackenzie (1913).  2. Battle with Khara -They are going to battle -Rama just wanted to protect Sita -Rama goes to battle the demons -Lakshamana is Rama's brother -Rama defeats Khara -Rama reunties with Sita There is no enemy great enough for Rama. He was able to defeat Khara with ease. This story is a good battle scene in the epic. This is a good snapshot of when Rama is willing to risk his life to be the hero. Rama...

My Top 3 Readings from Part A from the Public Domain Edition of Ramayana: (Image Source )  1.  Vishvamitra -All of the king's sons are grown (including Rama) - Vishvamitra was having troubles that only Rama could help with -Vishvamitra pleads with  Dasharatha (the king) to make Rama fight a battle for him -Although the king does not want to send his son, he made a promise that he could not break -They went off to war Overall this story was meant to set up for a bigger section in the story. The talks between Vishvamitra and the king were so important because it helps show how valuable Rama is in the kingdom. Without his help, there would be more trouble going around. For my own stories, this would be a good pre-story to include for Rama.  2.  Rama Wins Sita -Sita is the woman that Rama wants to marry -Rama is given a challenge -Rama has to fix a bow -Rama is able to win -" Now have mine eyes beheld a great wonder. Peerless is Rama, th...