Epics of India

The Difference Between Praise and Feedback I found this article to be very interesting because I had differencing opinions on most of it. The article says that parents should praise more on the actual work that went into something a child did rather than tell the child how good their work is. To me, this feels almost like a backhanded compliment. One could argue I notice this because I am grown and know what a backhanded compliment is, but if I were to be praised that I worked hard rather than complimented on the work that I did, my feelings would probably be hurt. The article also says that a parent should not praise their child for every deed they do because the child may think that in order to earn their love, they must do chores. Rather, a parents should be constantly expressing their love for them no matter what they do. I see this backfiring in a lot of ways. If my parents constantly showered their love on me for everything, I would probably believe that I could get away with wh...

Vedavati is thought to be the spirit of Sita, wife of Rama. Vedavati sacrificed herself to be reincarnated by stepping into a fire after being assaulted. Click here for background/story link Jaya and Vijaya are two gatekeepers where Vishnu resides. They were cursed to undergo multiple births and eventually reincarnate to Ravana- Rama's enemy. Click here for background/story link Moksha is a term that defines to various forms of emancipation, enlightenment, liberation and release. It refers to the cycle of life and death. It prevalent in many religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism etc. Click here for background link Reincarnation Click here for link

Click here for portfolio link As I walk up to the great figure with my three trusty companions I know I should not fear anymore. The scarecrow was eager for knowledge, lion was reluctant to go in with no sense of courage, and the tin man was longing for a taste of emotion.  The room was dark, musty and smoke filled. Suddenly as the clouds peeled away, a giant head appears in the air.  “Who here seeks to see the Great and Wonderful Oz” As the voice echoes in strength across the room, we all shiver in our boots scared of the tumultuous roaring head before us. I, amongst my friends, finally build up the courage to step forward. I explain my journey to the Oz and request that he grant my friends their wishes. That he does. Scarecrow is not gifted a brain, Lion is now with courage, and Tin Man with a warm heart.  “Please oh Great and Wonderful Oz, I was banished here from my hometown. I need to find a way to go back if I ever so desire, or when I come o...

Battle with Khara Main Characters: Rama, Lakshmana, Sita, Khara, Rakshasas in the preparations for battle, Rama tells Lakshmana to take Sita and go hide  Rama is dressed in a shiny armor with a bow and many arrows Khara came trolling towards Rama with an army of Rakshasas following him like a black cloud Rama flung flaming arrows into the arming wounding lots Rama drew his bow and killed Khara thus finishing the battle The Sandals Main Characters: Rama and Bharata  Bharata gave Rama his gold sandals and said he could accomplish all good with these sandals Bharata says he will live as protector of the throne for fourteen years until Rama returns Bharata returns to a neighboring town to wait until Rama returns Rama returns to the forest the shoes symbolized royal authority  Shurpanakha and Rama   Main characters: Rama. Sita, Shurpanakha, Bharata Shurpanakha is a rakshasa who takes the form of a young and beautiful girl she plans to dri...

Rama Wins Sita Main Characters: Rama, Janak, Sita, Vishvamitra Monarchs, Nobles, Warriors gathered about to compete for Sita's heart talks about the history and lavishness of the bow lots of imagery to the setting  main plot: Rama bent the bow to win Sita's heart lots of room for retelling because plot is so simple and to the point Kaikeyi and Dasharatha  Main characters: Kaikeyi, Dasharatha, Bharata Kaikeyi asks that her husband grant her the two wishes he had promised her long ago otherwise she will drink poison he agrees and explains he will never be happy again unless he grants her whatever wish she desires her first wish: for her son, Bharata, to be crowned as King/Leader her second wish: for Rama to be sent into exile heartbroken, Dasharatha scolds Kaikeyi but knows he must grant the wish she again reminds him that if he does not fulfill, she will kill herself "So he lamented through the night, and unto Kaikeyi he said, 'I grant the boons,...