Week 6: Reading Notes - Part C

Reading Notes Part C
1. Life in the Forest
This chapter reminds me of the story of Sugriva I think it was? Where he was told that his kingdom would be restored to him, probably after he met Rama, because that was the theme to all things in tha epic. I like the idea of having an all powerful diety that wont necessarily spek for itsself, but will send messangers for it.
Donald A. Mackenzie
2. Krishna's Visit
The seeds of deception are planted early in this story it looks like.
Donald A. Mackenzie
3. Arjuna and Shiva
I like that even though Arjuna is incredibly devout, he cannot fight his warrior instinct. I also like the imagery of his devotions. I would really like to use Gandiva, the divine bow, in one of my stories.
Sister Nivedita
4. Arjuna and Indra
Indra - King of Gods, Varuna - God of Waters, Yama - King of the Dead, Kubera - Lord of Treasures, Swarga - the celestial city, Apsaras - heavenly brides of gods and heros, Kama - God of Love, Daityas and Danavas - demons and giants, the ancient enemies of Indra. The image of Arjuna fighting the giants and demons is really cool. He basically parts the ocean and then calls forth his celestial weapons and kicks their butts.
Donald A. Mackenzie
5. The Himalayas
What is the Deluge?
Donald A. Mackenzie
6. Bhima and Hanuman
Okay, so I need to remember that Bhima is also a son of the wind god Vayu. I'm so excited that Hanuman is back! He was one of my favorite characters in the Ramayana. The story of bascially how the religion came to be was very interesting.
John Mandeville Macfie
7. Duryodhana and the Gandharvas
Donald A. Mackenzie
8. Karna and Indra
Based on this chapter I am very interested to see what happens should Karna and Arjuna ever get into a battle.
Sister Nivedita
9. Jayadratha and Draupadi
These men need to stop leaving their women in the forests alone...
Donald A. Mackenzie
10. Riddles a the Lake
This would be a good chapter to get some ideas from if my characters ever needed some riddles to deal with! Which I think is a good stepping stone in stories.
Donald A. Mackenzie
11. The Court of the King Virata
I guess it is a good fit for Arjuna to become the dance teacher since he became so skilled in it at the celestial city.
Donald A. Mackenzie
12. Bhima and Kichaka
I don't understand why her husbands cannpt depend her. Or why they have to do so in secret.
C. A. Kincaid
13. The Cattle Raid
I bet having to fight those brothers would be a surprise.
Donald A. Mackenzie
14. Preparations for War
War is going to happen no matter how hard even the gods try to stop it. I like it. :)
Donald A. Mackenie
15. Krishna and His Army
I love the relationship between Krishna and Arjuna. I think it is so cool and I would love to use it in some stories.
Annie Besant
16. Krishna's Mission to the Kauravas
This isn't even my final form is the only thing I keep thinking with this entire chapter. But I like the idea of it.
Donald A. Mackenzie
17. Krishna and Karna
That has to be an awful intense reaction to learning that your lifelong enemies are actually your brothers.
Donald A. Mackenzie
18. The Armies at Kurukshetra
Donald A. Mackenzie
19. Bhagavad - Gita
As much as I love battle scenes, I am more interested in the celestial character from these stories.
Edwin Arnold
20. The Battle Begins
This will be a pretty epic fight.
Donald A. Mackenzie

Karna

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