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Reading Notes: Ramayana Part C

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Ramayana Part C: (notes) Hanuman, Rama, and Lakshmana attack Ravana http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/image-hanuman -rama-and-lakshmana-attack.html To return Sita to her beloved Rama. The stage is set with so much disarray and turmoil. This poor goddess woman ripped from him by Ravana... Sampati http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/pde- ramayana-they-reach-sea.html Rama and Monkey King, Sugriva join as friends with common suffering- both wives were taken from them. Sugriva will help, if Rama can help him defeat Voli first. Voli's wife, Tara, begs Voli to change his mind and make peace but he refuses; he is shot and killed by Rama's arrow.  Sugriva betrays Rama and does not pursue Sita with quick purpose. He instead enjoys his many wives and victories.  Sampati, vulture,  tells of how  he has seen Sita in Lanka, raped by Ravana.  Link: The Ashoka Grove  http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/pde-ramayana-ashoka-grove....

Storybook Plan? Topic Research: Draupadi

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Dark Princess Draupadi and Dharma ~The Winding Course Draupadi and dushasan scene https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draupadi Who is she? Supposedly, she is the most important Hindu character of the Mahabharata, born of sacrificial fire; sacred and seemingly secretive,  Draupadi emerges from the sacred fire to bring  the destruction of the Kuru line.  What is it about this woman that brings thoughts of revenge, justice, honor, patriarchy, and so many more implications.  Stories Yama Dharma and Draupadi's Decisions Consequences of Love Dharma for Draupadi Draupadi's Exile Link: http://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2014/06/overview-divakaruni-palace-of-illusions.html The Dark Princess https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draupadi I honestly am so very excited about this project and how this character reflects Dharma. Of course, I don't know every  facet  of the project, how it will turn out, or if it will even be any g...