Reading Notes: Narayans Ramayana

As I was reading Narayans Ramayana, I surprised to come across many different stories. I was expecting a long Novel type of reading not multiple stories. I am not familiar with any of the material. However, the stories are still intriguing. I actually think it is a good thing I don't have any prior knowledge of most of these stories because I can look at them from a clear perspective. I am going to write about a few of the stories that are intriguing to me below in my post!

                                                      Story of Rama's Initiation 

As I am reading about Rama's initiation, I like how the story began by talking about how the King is fulfilled in his duties and how committed he is to being the ruler of Kosala. It made me even more surprised when Sage Viswamirtha asked the King to take his son, Rama with him to help. There are a few ways that came to mind for me to retell the story and one of them would be to picture the characters in a basketball championship tournament. I could take the team captain out of the game and put in someone who is not the ideal person to carry the team to a win, such as "Rama". I think the curiosity shown at the end of his story can be used as well because Sage Viswamirtha mentions that he will learn the answer if he listens to the story. In a basketball game you have to listen to your coach and teammates to make the best move. 


                                                              Story of Ganga 

I think the story of Ganga is one of the more interesting stories, because Ganga is looked up to as a holy cleanser and transformer. Also, the idea of the "Horse Sacrifice" is cool, I like how the King used the path of the horse as a vassal to celebrate his victory. Im not completely sure on how to retell this story. However, the horse sacrifice reminds me of a parade of some sort, for example, Mardi Gras. Im sure if anyone tried to stop the parade from happening, there would be havoc just as holding the horse up as it trotted through the valleys. Another interesting thing about this story is the discipline Bhagiratha had when it came to praying. 


Bibliography: Author: The Ramayana by Narayan, R K, and Kampar. https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B000S1LC7Q

                                           

                                                 Image Info: Ganga Legend, River Goddess
                              http://www.4to40.com/wordpress/culture-tradition-of-india/ganga-legend/

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