tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90886857959957665312024-03-13T19:34:14.003-04:00Indian Epics: Readings and ResourcesReading Guides for MLLL-4993, Epics of Ancient India (University of Oklahoma).Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.comBlogger562125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-69757245885289162042020-11-02T10:25:00.006-05:002020-11-02T10:25:52.357-05:00Tiny Tales: Ramayana and MahabharataAs part of my <b><i><a href="http://100words.lauragibbs.net">Tiny Tales project</a></i></b> (5 books completed so far!), I am working on a Tiny Tales version of both the <b><i>Ramayana</i></b> and the <i><b>Mahabharata</b>. </i>I am really excited that I will have both of these books available as free #OER textbooks for the Indian Epics class in Spring 2021. There will be free digital editions in all the usual formats (PDF, epub, mobi, plus a web version), along with a free audiobook (at SoundCloud), and cheap Amazon editions: Kindle (99 cents) and paperback ($5.99).<div><br /></div><div>I have written the Ramayana book, so I am proofreading now (in November), and then recording the audiobook in December; tentative publication date is December 26. <b><a href="http://Ramayana.LauraGibbs.net">Details about the Ramayana here</a></b>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I've also started writing the Mahabharata book, and if all goes well I will publish that in early February (and the Mahabharata reading starts in class on March 1, so that should work out great). Writing the Mahabharata book is my #NaNoWriMo challenge for this year! <b><a href="http://Mahabharata.LauraGibbs.net">Details about the Mahabharata here</a></b>.</div><div><br /></div><br />
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<b>EKALAVYA</b> was a Nishada man of the forest who wanted to study with Drona. Drona rejected him, so Ekalavya trained, honoring a statue of Drona as his guru. When he came to pay the guru-dakshina, Drona saw Ekalavya's great skill as a threat to Arjuna, so he demanded Ekalavya's thumb as payment.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekalavya">Ekalavya</a></b><br />
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Mahabharata: You can read Ekalavya's story in the <b><a href="https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m01/m01135.htm">Sambhava Parva</a></b> of the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/on-insecure-arjuna/">On Insecure Arjuna</a></b><br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2015/05/overview-pathak-ekalavya-and-dronacharya.html">Offering: The Story Of Ekalavya And Dronacharya</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-38162152390322105782020-03-03T22:17:00.001-05:002020-03-03T22:17:10.744-05:00Character of the Day: URVASHI<div align="center">
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<b>URVASHI</b> is one of the most famous of the apsaras, the celestial dancers in Indra's heaven. She became the wife of Pururavas, and famously cursed Arjuna when he rebuffed her.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urvashi">Urvashi</a></b><br />
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Ramayana: Urvashi is connected to the Ramayana by being the mother of <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishyasringa">Rishyasringa</a></b>.<br />
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Mahabharata: It was Urvashi's curse that led Arjuna to spend a year in disguise as the eunuch <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brihannala">Brihannala</a></b>.<br />
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Freebookapalooza: You can find a retelling of Kalidas's play Pururavas and Urvashi in <b><i><a href="http://freebookapalooza.blogspot.com/2019/01/kincaid-tales-from-indian-drama.html">Tales From The Indian Drama</a></i></b> by Charles A. Kincaid.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/female-as-alpha/">Female As Alpha</a></b><br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/08/guideurvashi.html">Urvashi: The Apsara Who Fell In Love With A King</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-62891118873264763472020-03-03T21:06:00.000-05:002020-03-03T21:06:00.922-05:00Character of the Day: ULUPI<div align="center">
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<b>ULUPI</b> is a naga princess who became the wife of the Mahabharata hero Arjuna. Together they had a son, Iravan.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulupi">Ulupi</a></b><br />
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Mahabharata: Ulupi is Arjuna's wife, rescuing him from the curse of the Vasus; <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulupi#Redeeming_Arjuna_from_the_curse">more about that</a></b>.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/queer-sexuality-and-indian-culture/">Queer Sexuality and Indian Culture</a></b> (the article talks about Ulupi and Arjuna's son)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/06/this-is-guide-to-uloopi-naga-princess.html">Uloopi: The Naga Princess who Fell in Love with Arjuna</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-815617152327926472020-03-03T20:43:00.004-05:002020-03-03T20:55:02.855-05:00Character of the Day: PARASHURAMA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/image-rama-and-parasurama.html">Parashurama and Rama</a>)</div>
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<b>PARASHURAMA</b>, son of the sage Jamadagni and his wife Renuka, is considered to be an avatar of Vishnu. He is also considered to be one of the immortals, the Chiranjivi. Born a brahmin, he carried out a war against the whole kshatriya class. One of his weapons was the axe, which is why he is called Parashu-Rama, Axe-Rama.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parashurama">Parashurama</a></b>, <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiranjivi">Chiranjivi</a></b><br />
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Ramayana: Parashurama confronted Rama after the breaking of Shiva's bow; <b><a href="https://www.valmikiramayan.net/utf8/baala/sarga74/bala_74_frame.htm">read more here</a></b>.<br />
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Mahabharata: Parashurama was Karna's guru, but he cursed him for pretending to be a brahmin; <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/06/guide-karna.html">read more here</a></b>. He also played a role in Amba's story; <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amba_(Mahabharata)#Parashurama's_mediation">read more here</a></b>.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/the-axe-of-parshuram/">The Axe of Parshuram</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07QWKG8ZM/bestiarialati-20">Parashurama (Maharshis of Ancient India)</a></b> by M.N. Lakshminarasimha Bhatta<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/07/guide-parashurama.html">Parashurama: Sixth Incarnation of Vishnu</a></b>.<br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-7665292121518253512020-02-25T21:45:00.000-05:002020-02-25T21:45:17.120-05:00Character of the Day: PANDU<div align="center">
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<b>KING PANDU</b> ("the Pale") is the son of Vyasa and Ambalika (the widowed daughter-in-law of King Shantanu). Pandu, in turn, is the father of the Pandava heroes with his wives Kunti and Madri.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandu">Pandu</a></b><br />
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Mahabharata: Ambalika grew pale with fright at the sight of Vyasa; hence Pandu the Pale. Pandu was later cursed to be unable to sleep with his wives, so Kunti and Madri used divine mantras to give birth to their sons. Pandu died when he was unable to resist and slept with Madri.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/beware-the-deer-hunt/">Beware the deer hunt</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-39223281776365726072020-02-14T20:43:00.000-05:002020-02-14T20:43:48.954-05:00Character of the Day: VIBHISHANA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/image-vibhishana-leaves-lanka.html">Vibhishana and Rama</a>)</div>
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<b>VIBHISHANA</b> is Ravana's pious brother who defects to Rama's side in the war, and who then becomes ruler of Lanka after Ravana's death. He is also considered to be one of the "Immortals," or <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiranjivi">Chiranjivi</a></b>.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibhishana">Vibhishana</a></b><br />
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Ramayana: Vibhishana is one of the main characters of the Ramayana, eventually becoming ruler of Lanka and marrying Ravana's widow, Mandodari.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/challenging-loyalty/">Challenging Loyalty</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07QWRWH52/bestiarialati-20">Vibhishana (Epic Characters of Ramayana)</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbeiiYTCMRI&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=107&t=5s">Virtuous Demons</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8823Ix2C4V8&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=108&t=0s">The Eight Immortals</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWJwfYOhyp0&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=109&t=318s">How Vibhishana Surrendered to Lord Rama</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-58320062890964681082020-02-10T00:22:00.000-05:002020-02-10T00:22:24.556-05:00Character of the Day: JATAYU<div align="center">
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<b>JATAYU</b> is the mighty bird ally of King Dasharatha who fought against Ravana when he abducted Sita. He is the brother of <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampati">Sampati</a></b>.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatayu">Jatayu</a></b><br />
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Ramayana: Jatayu attempts to rescue Sita from Ravana, but Ravana defeats him. Rama discovers the dying bird, and then performs his funeral rites.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/ram-and-the-rooster/">Ram and the Rooster</a></b><br />
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Kindle: Jatayu: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00GVFMP0G/bestiarialati-20">Savior from the Skies</a></b> by Anuradha Kumar<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2016/02/ack-divine-beings.html">Divine Beings: Airavata, Jatayu, Nandi and Others</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzVeaMrqFw0&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=93&t=0s">Giant Statue of Jatayu</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugADnksQ9PE&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=92&t=141s">Jatayu: Earth's Center</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bzjA0xhW24&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=140&t=0s">Jatayu: India's Best Statue</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-85667565792298933482020-02-07T20:44:00.000-05:002020-02-07T20:44:49.910-05:00Character of the Day: HANUMAN<div align="center">
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<b>HANUMAN</b>, the divine monkey, is Rama's devoted follower and protector. He is considered one of the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiranjivi">Chiranjivi</a></b> (Immortals).<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanuman">Hanuman</a></b><br />
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Wikiquote: <b><a href="https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Hanuman">Hanuman</a></b><br />
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Holiday: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanuman_Jayanti"><b>Hanuman Jayanti</b></a><br />
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Ramayana: Hanuman is one of the key characters of the Ramayana. Rama meets Hanuman shortly after Sita is abducted, and Hanuman plays a key role in her rescue from Lanka.<br />
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Mahabharata: Hanuman meets his half-brother Bhima who, at first, mistakes Hanuman for a normal monkey. (Bhima and Hanuman both have Vayu, the wind god, as their celestial father.)<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/why-hanuman-chalisa-is-the-most-powerful-expression-of-personal-hinduism/">Why Hanuman Chalisa is the most powerful expression of personal Hinduism</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MRZ21GP/bestiarialati-20">The Chronicles of Hanuman</a></b> by Shubha Vilas ($5)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2015/05/overview-prakash-sundarkaand.html">Sundarkaand: Triumph of Hanuman</a></b> by Shyam Prakash<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvYzkqMueBQ&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=86&t=5s">Epic Facts about Lord Hanuman</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRCfDTiVFB4&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=88&t=0s">Hanuman Chalisa</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-67371481184589556782020-02-05T13:54:00.000-05:002020-02-05T13:54:10.444-05:00Character of the Day: SITA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/image-sita-indian-puppet-theater.html">Sita: puppet theater in Andra Pradesh</a>)</div>
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<b>SITA</b> is the wife of Rama, and widely regarded as an incarnation of the goddess <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2019/08/character-of-day-lakshmi.html">Lakshmi</a></b>, as Rama is an incarnation of <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2019/08/character-of-day-vishnu.html">Vishnu</a></b>.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sita">Sita</a></b>, <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Sita">Maya Sita</a></b><br />
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Wikiquote: <b><a href="https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Sita">Sita</a></b><br />
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Holiday: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivaha_Panchami" style="font-weight: bold;">Vivah Panchami</a>, <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayadashami">Dussehra</a></b><br />
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Ramayana: Sita's abduction provides the central plot of the Ramayana.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/from-earth-to-earth/">From Earth, To Earth</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07KXBPKNT/bestiarialati-20">The Forest of Enchantments</a></b> by Chitra Divakaruni ($5.99)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2015/07/overview-arni-sitas-ramayana.html">Sita's Ramayana</a></b> by Samhita Arni<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg7RhldjDY8&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=81&t=2288s">Ravana and Maya-Sita</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHRa0DSyzA4&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=82&t=0s">Birth of Sita</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-78719673557349613482020-01-29T21:38:00.000-05:002020-01-29T21:38:05.554-05:00Character of the Day: VISHVAMITRA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/rama-battles-thataka.html">Vishvamitra and the princes battle Thataka</a>)</div>
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<b>VISHVAMITRA</b> is an Indian wise man, or rishi, who plays an important role in the Ramayana, training young Rama in battle. Vishvamitra was born a royal warrior in the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kshatriya">kshatriya</a></b> caste, but later became a <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmin">brahmin</a></b>, and finally achieved the status of a <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmarshi">brahmarshi</a></b>.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishvamitra">Vishvamitra</a></b><br />
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Ramayana: Vishvamitra takes young Prince Rama and his brother Lakshmana to fight the rakshasi <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tataka">Thataka</a></b> and her sons Maricha and Subahu who are disturbing the practices of Vishvamitra and the other rishis.<br />
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Mahabharata: The story of Vishvamitra's daughter, <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakuntala">Shakuntala</a></b>, is told at the beginning of the Mahabharata.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/two-kinds-of-teachers/">Two Kinds of Teachers</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07PYXVZK2/bestiarialati-20">Ancient Sages</a></b> by Swami Satyamayanand ($1)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/05/guide-vishvamitra.html">Vishvamitra: The King Who Became an Ascetic</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwYrDPlvcQ4&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=59&t=287s">Vishwamitra Temple</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8OscGWJHzE&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=60&t=6s">The Story of Vishvamitra</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-16753350185477932612020-01-27T22:50:00.000-05:002020-01-27T22:50:53.309-05:00Character of the Day: INDRA<div align="center">
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(<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indradeva.jpg">Indra and consort Shachi on Airavata</a>)</div>
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<b>INDRA</b> is an ancient Indian god of the sky, storms, and thunder. His weapon is the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vajra">Vajra</a></b>, or thunderbolt, and the rainbow is Indra-Dhanush, Indra's Bow. His vehicle is <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airavata">Airavata</a></b>, the elephant.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indra">Indra</a></b><br />
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Wikiquote: <b><a href="https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Indra">Indra</a></b><br />
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Ramayana: Indra is the father of the monkey-king <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vali_(Ramayana)">Vali</a></b>.<br />
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Mahabharata: Indra is the father of the Pandava hero <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjuna">Arjuna</a></b>.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/so-many-different-indras/">So many different Indras</a></b><br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/07/guide-indra-and-vritra.html">Indra And Vritra: The Demon Who Terrorized the Gods</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-25703195854217394972020-01-25T22:33:00.000-05:002020-01-25T22:33:38.503-05:00Character of the Day: YAMA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2015/06/image-savitri-satyavan-and-yama.html">Yama and Savitri</a>)</div>
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<b>YAMA</b> is the god of death, and <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitrs">Lord of the Pitrs</a></b>; he rules the southern direction. He is also known as the Dharmaraja, the Dharma King. His kingdom is called <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naraka_(Hinduism)">Naraka</a></b>.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yama">Yama</a></b>, <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yama_(Hinduism)">Yama (Hinduism)</a></b><br />
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Holiday: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitru_Paksha">Pitru Paksha</a></b><br />
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Mahabharata: Yama is the divine father of the eldest Pandava brother, <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yudhishthira">Yudhishthira</a></b>. Yama tests his son with <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/06/guide-tales-of-yudhishthira.html">riddles at the lake</a></b>. Some people consider Vidura to be an incarnation of <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vidura">Yama</a></b>.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/land-of-yama/">Land of Yama</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/06/guide-savitri.html">Savitri: The Perfect Wife</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-56506895927746392602020-01-22T21:28:00.000-05:002020-01-22T21:28:14.975-05:00Character of the Day: VAYU<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/image-vayu_17.html">Vayu</a>)</div>
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<b>VAYU</b> is the god of the wind. He is one of the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancha_Bhoota">Pancha Bhuta</a></b>, the Five Elements.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vayu">Vayu</a></b><br />
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Ramayana: Vayu is the father of <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanuman">Hanuman</a></b>.<br />
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Mahabharata: Vayu is the father of the Pandava hero <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhima">Bhima</a></b>.<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/06/guide-bheema-and-hanuman.html">Bheema and Hanuman</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-4183654562984925602020-01-21T23:54:00.000-05:002020-01-21T23:54:27.525-05:00Character of the Day: SURYA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/image-surya.html">Surya</a>)</div>
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<b>SURYA</b> is the name of the sun god, and his abode is Suryaloka, the Sun-Place.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surya">Surya</a></b><br />
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Holiday: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti" style="font-weight: bold;">Makar Sankranti</a>, <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhath">Chhath Puja</a></b><br />
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Ramayana: Surya is the father of the monkey-king <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugriva">Sugriva</a></b>.<br />
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Mahabharata: Surya is the father of the Kaurava champion <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karna">Karna</a></b>.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/where-is-the-sun/">Where is the Sun?</a></b><br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/07/guide-surya.html">Surya: How the Sun God Was Tamed</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-70415225579216169362019-10-29T22:38:00.001-04:002019-10-29T22:38:33.312-04:00Ramayana Books<div align="center">
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Via <b><a href="https://twitter.com/refuturing/status/1189325230843543553">Chris Rice at Twitter</a></b>, I learned about a new animated Netflix project in development, based on... the Ramayana! Here's a write-up at <a href="https://deadline.com/2019/10/netflix-orders-ramayana-inspired-animated-action-drama-series-heavens-forest-from-castlevania-team-1202771760/"><b>Deadline.com</b></a>: <i>Netflix Orders Ramayana-Inspired Animated Action Drama Series ‘Heaven’s Forest’ From ‘Castlevania’ Team</i>. They've committed to 8 episodes, an "Indo-futuristic" setting, with Ramayana plot and characters. </div>
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So, I was thinking that people might be interested in some Ramayana books to read. And there are MANY Ramayanas. On that topic, there's a brilliant essay by A. K. Ramanujan: <i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=ft3j49n8h7&chunk.id=d0e1254&toc.depth=1&toc.id=d0e1254&brand=ucpress">Three Hundred Ramayanas: Five Examples and Three Thoughts on Translatipm</a> </i>(online thanks to the University of California Press).</div>
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<b>Traditional versions</b>. The most famous Sanskrit version of the Ramayana is attributed to a poet name Valmiki, and there are other Sanskrit versions, plus versions in other languages of India, and there are also versions of the Ramayana in other south Asian traditions. There are some nice English versions of these traditional Ramayanas, some longer, some shorter; this is just a partial listing, in order from shorter to longer:</div>
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<i><b>The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic</b></i> by R. K. Narayan (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ramayana-Shortened-Version-Penguin-Classics-ebook/dp/B000S1LC7Q/">Amazon</a>; 200 pages). I use this version in my Indian Epics class. You can find lots of cheap older editions from used booksellers!</div>
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<i><b>Ramayana</b></i> by William Buck (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ramayana-Retold-William-Buck/dp/9388292731/">Amazon</a>; 400 pages). This is the first version I read in English myself, and I'm still fond of it. Lots of cheap older editions available used for this book too!<br />
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<i><b>Ramayana</b></i> by C. Rajagopalachari (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ramayana-C-Rajagopalachari/dp/8172763654/">Amazon</a>; 500 pages). Rajagopalachari was a remarkable figure in the history of India; you can read more about him at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._Rajagopalachari">Wikipedia</a>.</div>
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<i><b>Ramayana</b></i> by Arshia Sattar (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ramayana-Arshia-Sattar-ebook/dp/B01MXZ1VIS/">Amazon</a>; 600 pages). Arshia Sattar also collaborated on a lovely new book: <b><i>Ramayana: An Illustrated Retelling</i></b> (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ramayana-Illustrated-Retelling-Arshia-Sattar-ebook/dp/B07CVPH8V4">Amazon</a>).<br />
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<i><b>The Ramayana: A Modern Retelling of the Great Indian Epic</b></i> by Ramesh Menon (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ramayana-Modern-Retelling-Great-Indian-ebook/dp/B008YH42DM/">Amazon</a>; 700 pages)</div>
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<i><b>Ramayana</b></i> by Kamala Subramaniam (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ramayana-Kamala-Subramaniam-ebook/dp/B07H3CX46T/">Amazon</a>; 1000 pages)<br />
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<b>Modern adaptations</b>. In addition to those traditional versions, there are some fascinating modern retellings! After you have some basic familiarity with the traditional story, you are ready to enjoy and appreciate any of these great books. I have just listed a few; there are so many brilliant experiments going on with modern takes on the ancient epic:</div>
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<b><i>Sita's Ramayana</i> </b>by Samhita Arni with illustrations by Moyna Chitrakar (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sitas-Ramayana-Samhita-Arni/dp/155498145X/">Amazon</a>). This is a gorgeous graphic novel!</div>
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<i><b>The Missing Queen</b></i> also by Samhita Arni (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Queen-Samhita-Arni-ebook/dp/B00OHU5ILK/">Amazon</a>). This novel is hard to describe... but I think it's brilliant; Sita is "the missing queen" of the novel's title.<br />
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<i><b>Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana</b></i> by Devdutt Pattanaik (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sita-Illustrated-Retelling-Devdutt-Pattanaik/dp/0143064320/">Amazon</a>) and <i><b>The Book of Ram</b></i> also by Devdutt Pattanaik (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Ram-Devdutt-Pattanaik-ebook/dp/B06XY9DS65/">Amazon</a>). Devdutt Pattanaik is my favorite mythologist, in any language. He is also a great illustrator!<br />
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<i><b>Lanka's Princess</b></i> by Kavita Kane (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lankas-Princess-Kavita-Kane-ebook/dp/B01N66FZ5H/">Amazon</a>). This is the story of Shurpanakha, the sister of Ravana, the lord of Lanka and the villain of the traditional Ramayana.</div>
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<b><i>Sita's Sister</i> </b>also by Kavita Kane (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XA3V0YO/">Amazon</a>). This is a take on the epic from the perspective of Sita's sister Urmila, who is married to Rama's brother Lakshmana.<br />
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<b><i>Asura: Tale of the Vanquished</i> </b>by Anand Neelakantan (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ASURA-Tale-Vanquished-Anand-Neelakantan-ebook/dp/B00AGZJ01O/">Amazon</a>). This is an astounding novel about Ravana, and if you like audiobooks, the audio performance by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzil_Smith">Denzil Smith</a> is one of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to.</div>
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<i><b>Vanara: The Legend of Baali, Sugreeva and Tara</b></i> also by Anand Neelakantan (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vanara-Legend-Baali-Sugreeva-Tara-ebook/dp/B07KJHYQXL/">Amazon</a>). This is another book by Anand Neelakantan, also wonderful; it focuses on the story of the vanaras of Kishkinda, who are important characters in the Ramayana.<br />
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<i><b>Ram - Sita - Ravana</b></i>, a trilogy by Amish (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H9KLV6Q?ref_=dbs_r_series&storeType=ebooks">Amazon</a>). The Ravana volume just came out recently, and I have not read it yet, but the Ram and Sita volumes are both really good!<br />
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<i><b>Forest of Enchantments</b></i> by Chitra Divakaruni (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forest-Enchantments-Chitra-Banerjee-Divakaruni-ebook/dp/B07KXBPKNT">Amazon</a>). This is a new novel about Sita by Chitra Divakaruni; the paperback version just came out this week!</div>
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<i><b>Breaking the Bow: Speculative Fiction Inspired by the Ramayana </b></i>edited by Anil Menon and Vandana Singh (at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Bow-Speculative-Inspired-Ramayana-ebook/dp/B00PG0JS2K/">Amazon</a>). This is a fabulous anthology with all kinds of short fiction in all kinds of styles.<br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-58802899432790569062019-10-24T19:22:00.001-04:002019-10-24T19:22:20.924-04:00Character of the Day: RADHA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Images%3A%20Radha">Krishna and Radha</a>)</div>
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<b>RADHA</b> was Krishna's consort when he lived among the cowherds (gopis) in Vrindavana. She is worshipped as a goddess and in the combined form of <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radha_Krishna">Radha Krishna</a></b>.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radha">Radha</a></b><br />
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Wikiquote: <b><a href="https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Radha">Radha</a></b><br />
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Holiday: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radhastami">Radhastami</a></b><br />
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Freebookapalooza: <b><i><a href="https://freebookapalooza.blogspot.com/2016/07/coomaraswamy-radha-and-krishna.html">Vidyapati's Songs of the Love of Radha and Krishna</a></i></b> translated by Ananda Coomaraswamy<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/a-milkmaid-called-radha/">A milkmaid called Radha</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07DP2N7LN/bestiarialati-20">The Song of Vrindavan: A Radha Krishna Love Story</a></i></b> by Sharath Komarraju ($5)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://ou-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=NORMANLAW_ALMA21392265560002042&context=L&vid=OUNEW&lang=en_US&search_scope=ou_alma&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=default_tab&query=any,contains,radha,AND&query=any,contains,krishna,AND&mode=advanced&offset=0">Alternative Krishnas : Regional and Vernacular Variations on a Hindu Deity</a></b> by Guy Beck<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsRXvNrQETo&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=170&t=0s">Radha's Love</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-5517054684941266602019-10-23T19:56:00.004-04:002019-10-23T19:56:55.981-04:00Character of the Day: KALIYA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2016/12/krishna-subdues-kaliya.html">Krishna Subdues Kaliya</a>)</div>
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<b>KALIYA</b>, a Naga who lives in the river Yamuna, is one of the many foes that Krishna faces during his boyhood adventures in Vrindavana.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliya">Kaliya</a></b><br />
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Holiday: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nag_Nathaiya">Nag Nathaiya</a></b><br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/do-you-know-why-i-stamped-the-snake-kaliya/">Do you know why I stamped the snake Kaliya?</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0768KZCWB/bestiarialati-20">The Song of Vrindavan: Kaliya</a></b> by Sharath Komarraju ($4)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2016/02/bhagawat-krishna-avatar.html">Bhagawat: The Krishna Avatar</a></b><br />
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<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7vjy0ggY1QyxhapkMTRaswTB3V_VLtedJYWlE47zcLf3wC2S2a2M6scYeNA8_eM8OpXpnE1UOBpK8s47DNnPU6AqtGBhNY3GMeMOJoQeK2BzH7HnyilmSmdQBP7anpwRwUN24CnPbiVZ/s1600/bh400.jpg" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; color: #0000ee; font-family: times; font-size: 17.6px; padding: 5px;" /></div>
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-73096794694335064922019-10-22T19:12:00.000-04:002019-10-22T19:12:07.283-04:00Character of the Day: KANSA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/yogmaya-and-king-kamsa.html">the Goddess and Kansa</a>)</div>
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<b>KING KANSA</b> is Krishna's uncle. Because of a prophecy, Kansa was determined to kill Krishna, but he failed. Krishna escaped all the attempts on his life and he eventually killed King Kansa.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamsa">Kansa</a></b><br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/silent-whispers/">Silent Whispers</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B079GQVLD6/bestiarialati-20">Krishna: The Death Of Kansa</a></b> by Rajiv Chilaka ($1)<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdyvwlFiPs0&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=165&t=0s">Durga Speaks to Kamsa</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-84567502663264593492019-10-21T17:43:00.001-04:002019-10-21T17:43:18.321-04:00Character of the Day: BALARAMA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/image-balarama.html">Balarama</a>)</div>
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<b>BALARAMA</b> is Krishna's older brother. He is regarded by some as an avatar of the cosmic Naga, <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shesha">Shesha</a></b>.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balarama">Balarama</a></b><br />
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Holiday: <b><a href="https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNRrHDBdKyojaRCrEW-iZ5vR5Wq-6A%3A1571693979016&ei=myWuXY8-w6T9BqqNvegN&q=balarama+jayanti&oq=balarama+jayanti&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l2j0i22i30l4.2482.5089..5457...0.4..0.99.1443.16......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j35i39j0i67j0i131j0i10j0i20i263j0i3j0i22i10i30.4DlRq8RW2-Q&ved=0ahUKEwjP98GqqK7lAhVDUt8KHapGD90Q4dUDCAs&uact=5">Balarama Jayanti</a></b><br />
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Mahabharata: Balarama is a character in the Mahabharata, and he remained neutral during the War.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/elder-brother-of-god/">Elder Brother of God</a></b><br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/07/guide-tales-of-balarama.html">Tales of Balarama: Valiant Brother Of Krishna</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-48347008925576266382019-10-20T16:42:00.001-04:002019-10-20T16:42:38.391-04:00Character of the Day: KRISHNA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/image-krishna-and-pandavas.html">Mahabharata illustration</a>, circa 1850)</div>
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<b>KRISHNA</b> is an avatar of Vishnu, and he is worshiped by many as the supreme god. His story is told in the Mahabharata, in the Bhagavata Purana, and in other sacred texts.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna">Krishna</a></b><br />
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Wikiquote: <b><a href="https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Krishna">Krishna</a></b><br />
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Holiday: Krishna's birth is celebrated as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna_Janmashtami"><b>Krishna Janmashtami</b></a> and he is also celebrated during <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holi"><b>Holi</b></a>.<br />
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Mahabharata: Krishna is a major figure in the Mahabharata, related to Kunti (he is her nephew), and an ally of the Pandavas in the War.<br />
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Freebookapalooza: <b><a href="http://freebookapalooza.blogspot.com/2016/07/kincaid-shri-krishna-of-dwarka.html">Shri Krishna of Dwarka</a></b> by C. A. Kincaid<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/8-stories-about-lord-krishna-you-have-never-heard-before/">8 stories about Lord Krishna you have never heard before</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00ICOWSMO/bestiarialati-20">Krishna Krishna</a></b> by Indira Parthasarathy ($3)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2015/05/overview-taneja-krishna.html">Krishna: Defender of Dharma</a></b> by Shweta Taneja, plus many <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/p/krishna.html">ACK comic books about Krishna and his family</a></b><br />
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Videos:<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3UW3XdJNAg&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=158&t=0s">Krishna - The Blue-Skinned God</a></b><br />
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<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e3UW3XdJNAg" width="400"></iframe></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT1GipeQOd4&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=159&t=650s">Miracles of Lord Krishna</a></b><br />
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<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TT1GipeQOd4" width="400"></iframe></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjV18P0Dngc&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=160&t=0s">Krishna: Defender of Dharma</a></b><br />
(we have this graphic novel in Bizzell)<br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-57934950135056632592019-10-19T16:24:00.002-04:002019-10-19T16:24:49.166-04:00Character of the Day: DRAUPADI<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/image-draupadi-cult-statue.html">Draupadi Cult Statue</a>)</div>
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<b>DRAUPADI</b> is the fire-born daughter of King Drupada and wife to the five Pandava heroes.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draupadi">Draupadi</a></b><br />
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Mahabharata: Draupadi is a central character in the epic.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/five-for-draupadi/">Five For Draupadi</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00BWI24PS/bestiarialati-20">The Importance of Being Draupadi</a></b> by Krishnan Rangaraju ($5)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2014/06/overview-divakaruni-palace-of-illusions.html">Palace of Illusions</a></b> by Chitra Divakaruni<br />
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<b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2015/07/overview-nagpal-draupadi.html">Draupadi: Fire-Born Princess</a></b> by Saraswati Nagpal<br />
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Videos:<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rArBs7HI0Ug&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=155&t=0s">Story Of Draupadi</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erAu_0D_1JA&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=156&t=0s">The Birth Of Draupadi</a></b><br />
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<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/erAu_0D_1JA" width="400"></iframe></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks4k5J0iBrY&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=158&t=0s">5 Unknown Facts about Draupadi</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-25921841507659695882019-10-18T19:29:00.000-04:002019-10-18T19:29:16.985-04:00Character of the Day: GHATOTKACHA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/image-ghatotkacha.html">Karna shoots at Ghatotkacha</a>)</div>
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<b>GHATOTKACHA</b> is the son of the Pandava hero Bhima and his rakshasi wife, Hidimbi. Ghatotkacha fights on the Pandava side in the War, and is slain by Karna.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghatotkacha">Ghatotkacha</a></b><br />
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Mahabharata: Ghatotkacha belongs to the young generation of heroes; for example, he is a cousin of Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/rakshasas-or-rakshaks/">Rakshasas or Rakshaks?</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01BEULD5U/bestiarialati-20">Ghatotkacha: Mighty Son of Bhima</a></b> by Appaswami ($3)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/06/guide-ghatotkacha.html">Ghatotkacha: The Chivalrous Demon</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jpUZp3HSRI&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=152&t=0s">Ghatothkacha</a></b><br />
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<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5jpUZp3HSRI" width="400"></iframe></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuH2Ln-dBu0&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=153&t=0s">Death Of Ghatotkacha</a></b><br />
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<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xuH2Ln-dBu0" width="400"></iframe></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJYvsratQFw&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=154&t=0s">Ghatotkacha Master of Magic</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-8183787814163275392019-10-17T19:51:00.002-04:002019-10-17T19:51:36.128-04:00Character of the Day: ABHIMANYU<div align="center">
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(<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abhimanyu_battling_alone_in_the_Chakravyuha.jpg" width="400">Abhimanyu in the Chakravyuha</a>)</div>
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<b>ABHIMANYU</b> is the son of the Pandava hero Arjuna; his mother is Subhadra, Krishna's sister. He dies in combat during the War, trapped inside the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padmavyuha#Abhimanyu_and_the_Chakravy%C5%ABha">Chakravyuha</a> battle formation. Abhimanyu's son, Parikshit, carries on the Pandava lineage.<br />
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Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhimanyu">Abhimanyu</a><br />
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Mahabharata: Abhimanyu belongs to the younger generation of the Mahabharata; Bhishma, for example, would be his great-great-uncle (Bhishma is uncle to Pandu, great-uncle to Arjuna, and thus great-great-uncle to Abhimanyu).<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/entrapped-by-hero-giri/">Entrapped by Hero-giri</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B071736JYS/bestiarialati-20">Abhimanyu - The Warrior Prince</a></b> by SA Krishnan ($2)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="http://ackguide.blogspot.com/2015/06/guide-abhimanyu.html">Abhimanyu: Star-Crossed Prince</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvzzrHJuNQE&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=150&t=0s">Drona and Abhimanyu</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yosXKITFKA&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=151&t=0s">Abhimanyu Caught in Chakravyuha</a></b><br />
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Laura Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994025992373244815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088685795995766531.post-44722421573643097942019-10-16T17:58:00.002-04:002019-10-16T17:58:57.092-04:00Character of the Day: ASHWATTHAMA<div align="center">
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(<a href="http://ouocblog.blogspot.com/2015/06/image-aswatthaman-gives-jewel-to.html">Draupadi takes Ashwatthama's gemstone</a>)</div>
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<b>ASHWATTHAMA</b> is the son of Drona, and one of the main Kaurava warriors. He carries out the night raid on the Pandava camp at the end of the war. He is also one of the Chiranjivi.<br />
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Wikipedia: <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashwatthama">Ashwatthama</a></b><br />
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Mahabharata: Ashwatthama is one of the main characters of the epic, beginning with the incident as a child when his craving for milk prompted his father Drona to go to his old friend Drupada to ask for help. Later, the false report of his death (the elephant named "Ashwatthama") is what leads to his father's own death in the war.<br />
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Devdutt.com: <b><a href="https://devdutt.com/articles/an-elephant-called-ashwatthama/">An Elephant called Ashwatthama</a></b><br />
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Kindle: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07HJ48B4B/bestiarialati-20">Ashwatthama's Redemption : The Rise of Dandak</a></b> by Gunjan Porwal ($2)<br />
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Bizzell: <b><a href="https://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2015/07/overview-quinn-kaurava-empire-vol-2.html">The Vengeance of Ashwatthama</a></b> by Jason Quinn<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtQbTmWSquA&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=146&t=0s">Ashwatthama - The Mighty Warrior</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW1UNcuFy5k&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=147&t=0s">Immortality of Ashwathama</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qC5tziNDF0&list=PLrWYQjLLbXcghrMWFcbbAp-pmkfOQBrVt&index=148&t=0s">Amazing Facts about Ashwathama</a></b><br />
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