Rama, riding the chariot, flies to Kishkindha and then to Bharadwaja's hermitage.
Hanuman tells Bharata that Rama is returning.
After much gift giving, Sugriva and Vibhishana return back to where they came from.
Sita becomes pregnant. Rama begins to hear others talking about how he took Sita back after she had been with Ravana.
Eventually, Rama decides that Sita must be abandoned to the Ganges.
Narada- Hindu's most traveled sage
The book briefly discusses Sumantra
This gave good insight into his past and even noted on Dasharatha.
Sumantra believes Sita's fate is a result of karma.
Sita gives birth to Kusha and Lava in Valmiki's hermitage.
Rama puts on a festival in the Naimisha forest.
Kusha and Lava are learning the Ramayana song.
I found this to be interesting because they do not yet know that Rama is their father.
Sita wants to prove her innocence to Rama. She does so by asking her mother the Earth for help.
Kala- time
Durvasa- hermit
Lakshmana dies after interrupting Kala and Rama.
The ending really stood out to me in this story.
Rama jumps into the Sarayu river to meet his end, along with his followers.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Reading Diary A: Ravana's Defeat - Week 7
Malyavan met Shiva, who had rescued Malyavan's father as a baby.
Sukesa- Malyavan's father
Lightening Tuunge and Thunder Tooth (demon magicians) are killed by Hanuman and Sugriva.
Ravana's experiences continuous failed attempts are defeating Rama from afar. It is finally time for Ravana to face Rama in person.
Ravana tries to disguise himself as Indra - which I found to be cowardly. Rama eventually kills Ravana.
Hanuman tells Sita that Rama defeated Ravana.
Vibhishana is made king of Lanka.
I liked this part of the story, I thought Vibhishana deserved the throne. Especially after he proved his loyalty to Rama.
Agni - the fire god
Sita's innocence is tested when she is asked to step into the fire.
I do not like how Rama felt the need to test Sita's loyalty after she has proved it to him throughout his exile.
It is now time for Rama's exile to come to an end. He is preparing to head back.
Vibhishana gives Rama Pushpaka (a chariot.)
Vibhishana, Hanuman, and Jambavan attend Rama's coronation.
Sukesa- Malyavan's father
Lightening Tuunge and Thunder Tooth (demon magicians) are killed by Hanuman and Sugriva.
Ravana's experiences continuous failed attempts are defeating Rama from afar. It is finally time for Ravana to face Rama in person.
Ravana tries to disguise himself as Indra - which I found to be cowardly. Rama eventually kills Ravana.
Hanuman tells Sita that Rama defeated Ravana.
Vibhishana is made king of Lanka.
I liked this part of the story, I thought Vibhishana deserved the throne. Especially after he proved his loyalty to Rama.
Agni - the fire god
Sita's innocence is tested when she is asked to step into the fire.
I do not like how Rama felt the need to test Sita's loyalty after she has proved it to him throughout his exile.
It is now time for Rama's exile to come to an end. He is preparing to head back.
Vibhishana gives Rama Pushpaka (a chariot.)
Vibhishana, Hanuman, and Jambavan attend Rama's coronation.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Famous Last Words - Week 6
So far this week is going to pretty good, it went by fast. I had a test on Tuesday, I haven't gotten my grade back yet but I feel good about it. I got all the stress out of the way at the beginning of the week so that's nice.
My friend from home is coming to visit me this weekend and i'm excited about that. Next weekend i'm going home for the first time since school began so that's exciting too!
Yesterday I went to the dog park. I have to say, it;s a little more for me than my dog. I get to sit back and relax on a bench while he burns all his energy off all in about 45 minutes. I'm pretty sure the dog park is his favorite thing in the world. I could probably leave him there and he wouldn't even notice. He loves to swim. It was hot yesterday so it was a good day for it. He swam for over an hour. Needless to say, he slept good last night; which is good for his mom.
This class is going good, i'm excited about my storybook. I am a week off but it gives me more time so that's okay. I have been thinking a lot about my storybook; it's been fun to do. I really like this assignment because we get to base to story off a topic but get to add out own ideas to the story liens and our own personalities to the characters. I also really enjoy reading everyone else's. I liked reading Taylor's storybook the most. She wrote about Rama and Sits. Her story was very creative ad intriguing.
Iv'e said it before but this class has been very different from I expected. Its given us way more room for creativity and self-expression than any class I've taken before. I've gotten the chance to experiment with my writing and I definitely think it's improved since I've started the class.
That's all for this week!
Till next time....
My friend from home is coming to visit me this weekend and i'm excited about that. Next weekend i'm going home for the first time since school began so that's exciting too!
Yesterday I went to the dog park. I have to say, it;s a little more for me than my dog. I get to sit back and relax on a bench while he burns all his energy off all in about 45 minutes. I'm pretty sure the dog park is his favorite thing in the world. I could probably leave him there and he wouldn't even notice. He loves to swim. It was hot yesterday so it was a good day for it. He swam for over an hour. Needless to say, he slept good last night; which is good for his mom.
This is Bentley (left) at the dog park yesterday along with the link to the park's website incase anyone wants to go!
This class is going good, i'm excited about my storybook. I am a week off but it gives me more time so that's okay. I have been thinking a lot about my storybook; it's been fun to do. I really like this assignment because we get to base to story off a topic but get to add out own ideas to the story liens and our own personalities to the characters. I also really enjoy reading everyone else's. I liked reading Taylor's storybook the most. She wrote about Rama and Sits. Her story was very creative ad intriguing.
Iv'e said it before but this class has been very different from I expected. Its given us way more room for creativity and self-expression than any class I've taken before. I've gotten the chance to experiment with my writing and I definitely think it's improved since I've started the class.
That's all for this week!
Till next time....
OU Email Tech Tip
This week I learned how to create a new folder in my OU email. This is really going to come in handy as far as keeping my emails organized. There have been too many times when I have to go back and search for a single email in the thousands of emails in my inbox. It's like finding a needle in a haystack.
It's easy to skip over an email when you have a lot to read at once. That has happened one too many times.
I could create a folder for each class. Therefore, I would be able to see emails from each class separately. If I put each email in a folder as I received them, it would ensure that I never skip over or lose one!
I will definitely be using this tech tip in the future!
It's easy to skip over an email when you have a lot to read at once. That has happened one too many times.
I could create a folder for each class. Therefore, I would be able to see emails from each class separately. If I put each email in a folder as I received them, it would ensure that I never skip over or lose one!
I will definitely be using this tech tip in the future!
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Storytelling: The Theater Club - Week 6
We had been good friends since birth; and I thought we would be forever. Even going into high school, we were close as ever. We hung out with the same group of friends and played on the same sports team.
However, as we got older, things began to change.
He began hanging around with a rough crowd. At first, I hung out with them often but I couldn't say I liked them. They spent their free time drinking and making fun of people who weren't in their group.
Our friendship faded with time. Although we still saw each other, we were not as close as we had once been.
After awhile, I began hanging out with people I had met in the theater club I joined.
The theater group...they were not the coolest people in the school but they were kind, and they were good friends to me.
He always gave me a hard time for hanging out with them. I chose to ignore it. It was my life and I was going to do what I wanted with it. His opinion didn't matter like it used to.
Don't get me wrong, I did still care for him. We had been friends for so long and the memories still stood where the friendship didn't.
One afternoon, I went to his house. Unexpectedly, all his free-loading friends were there. I sat quietly in the corner listening to them talk about the next party they're going to and who they picked on that day.
They then began talking about the theater club, as if I weren't in the room.
They went on and on about a prank they were planning to play on those "losers." They were all going to show up at the upcoming play and throw eggs at the actors during the performance. How creative of them....I know.
I don't know if he thought my loyalty was only with him, or if he genuinely forgot I was in the room, but he made no acknowledgment towards the fact that I was IN the theater club.
I thought long and hard before deciding that the right thing to do was to warn my true friends. I left, basically without anyone noticing, and drove quickly over to the theater. I warned them all of the upcoming prank and they came up with a plan of their own.
They would beat the bullies to the punch.
The night of the play came and everyone was ready. The bullies sat in the front row, eggs in hand.
Mid-show came and right when they were about to throw the eggs, the theater club runs around on stage, pounding the front row with eggs!
The person who was once my best friend, then become my enemy. I had betrayed him and there was no going back; but I was okay with that.
I had made the right choice.
However, as we got older, things began to change.
He began hanging around with a rough crowd. At first, I hung out with them often but I couldn't say I liked them. They spent their free time drinking and making fun of people who weren't in their group.
Our friendship faded with time. Although we still saw each other, we were not as close as we had once been.
After awhile, I began hanging out with people I had met in the theater club I joined.
He always gave me a hard time for hanging out with them. I chose to ignore it. It was my life and I was going to do what I wanted with it. His opinion didn't matter like it used to.
Don't get me wrong, I did still care for him. We had been friends for so long and the memories still stood where the friendship didn't.
One afternoon, I went to his house. Unexpectedly, all his free-loading friends were there. I sat quietly in the corner listening to them talk about the next party they're going to and who they picked on that day.
They then began talking about the theater club, as if I weren't in the room.
They went on and on about a prank they were planning to play on those "losers." They were all going to show up at the upcoming play and throw eggs at the actors during the performance. How creative of them....I know.
I don't know if he thought my loyalty was only with him, or if he genuinely forgot I was in the room, but he made no acknowledgment towards the fact that I was IN the theater club.
I thought long and hard before deciding that the right thing to do was to warn my true friends. I left, basically without anyone noticing, and drove quickly over to the theater. I warned them all of the upcoming prank and they came up with a plan of their own.
They would beat the bullies to the punch.
The night of the play came and everyone was ready. The bullies sat in the front row, eggs in hand.
Mid-show came and right when they were about to throw the eggs, the theater club runs around on stage, pounding the front row with eggs!
The person who was once my best friend, then become my enemy. I had betrayed him and there was no going back; but I was okay with that.
I had made the right choice.
Photo: Google Images
Authors Note:
I decide to do my story based on Vibhishana's betrayal of Indrajit. However I decided to change it to modern time and make it about kids in high school. This would be from the point of view of Vibhishana and he is talking about Indrajit.
Buck, William (1976). Ramayana: King Rama's Way.
Reading Diary B: Attacking Lanka - Week 6
Once Rama learns of Sita's safety and loyalty, he and he allies head towards Lanka.
Samudra- water king
They cross the ocean using floating rocks.
Vibhishana, Ravana's brother, tries to convince Ravana to return Suta. However, Ravana refuses.
Vibhishana decides to retreat with Rama. Rama accepts him. Vibhishana agrees to help but says he will not fight.
Shuka- Ravana's minister- a hawk
Angada- Sugriva's nephew
Shuka spies on Rama and goes to tell Ravana what is happening. Ravana sends two demons to spy on Rama and his allies.
I am surprised that Rama and his allies let Ravana know what is going to happen, it seems like they would have the upper-hand if they didn't.
Vibhishana captues the spies and brings them to Rama.
Lightening-Tounge and Thunder-Tooth - Ravana's magician
Ravan tries to fool Sita by showing her Rama's head on a stake.She falls for it.
That is, until Prahasta comes in and announces Rama's arrival.
Trijata, the nice rakshasi, agrees to keep Sita in the know.
Phahasta is killed trying to fight Rama and his army at night.
Ravana decides to bring his brother Kumbhakarna in who tries to convince Ravana to give Sita back.
Again, he refuses.
Kumbhakarna is defeated when he agrees to fight Rama. Rama cuts his head off.
Now Indrajit goes to fight Rama's army. He kills Sugriva, Angada, Nala, Rama, and Lakshmana.
This was surprising.
Luckily, medicinal herbs are able to bring back Rama and everyone else.
I found it very honorable that everyone had a chance to leave at this point, yet everyone stayed by Rama's side.
Trijata, aware of the news of Rama's death, does not believe it and assures Sita it cannot be true.
Sita acknowledges that it is Hanuman's love for Rama that keeps them going.
Dharma- behaviors associated with what is right.
Indrajit agrees to help his father again. He tries to trick them by killing an illusion of Sita in front of Hanuman.
Indrajit challenges Lakshmana and eventually Indrajit is defeated.
Ravana learns of his son's death and (finally) decides it is his turn to fight.
I found it interesting that Ravana sent everyone before him whereas Rama was always there with his army ready to fight.
Samudra- water king
They cross the ocean using floating rocks.
Vibhishana, Ravana's brother, tries to convince Ravana to return Suta. However, Ravana refuses.
Vibhishana decides to retreat with Rama. Rama accepts him. Vibhishana agrees to help but says he will not fight.
Shuka- Ravana's minister- a hawk
Angada- Sugriva's nephew
Shuka spies on Rama and goes to tell Ravana what is happening. Ravana sends two demons to spy on Rama and his allies.
I am surprised that Rama and his allies let Ravana know what is going to happen, it seems like they would have the upper-hand if they didn't.
Vibhishana captues the spies and brings them to Rama.
Lightening-Tounge and Thunder-Tooth - Ravana's magician
Ravan tries to fool Sita by showing her Rama's head on a stake.She falls for it.
That is, until Prahasta comes in and announces Rama's arrival.
Trijata, the nice rakshasi, agrees to keep Sita in the know.
Phahasta is killed trying to fight Rama and his army at night.
Ravana decides to bring his brother Kumbhakarna in who tries to convince Ravana to give Sita back.
Again, he refuses.
Kumbhakarna is defeated when he agrees to fight Rama. Rama cuts his head off.
Now Indrajit goes to fight Rama's army. He kills Sugriva, Angada, Nala, Rama, and Lakshmana.
This was surprising.
Luckily, medicinal herbs are able to bring back Rama and everyone else.
I found it very honorable that everyone had a chance to leave at this point, yet everyone stayed by Rama's side.
Trijata, aware of the news of Rama's death, does not believe it and assures Sita it cannot be true.
Sita acknowledges that it is Hanuman's love for Rama that keeps them going.
Dharma- behaviors associated with what is right.
Indrajit agrees to help his father again. He tries to trick them by killing an illusion of Sita in front of Hanuman.
Indrajit challenges Lakshmana and eventually Indrajit is defeated.
Ravana learns of his son's death and (finally) decides it is his turn to fight.
I found it interesting that Ravana sent everyone before him whereas Rama was always there with his army ready to fight.
Reading Diary A: Hanuman goes to Lanka - Week 6
Sampati- Jatayu's brother
Sampati is sad about his brother's death and reveals he saw Ravana with Sita flying to Lanka.
It is decided that Hanuman must be the one to step over the sea to Lanka.
Hanuman rests on the mountain Mainaka.
I like this part because everyone is stepping up to help Rama find Sita.
Hanuman nears Lanka and is swallowed by the rakshasi - which is a female rakshasa - Sinhika.
However Hanuman defeats her.
He reaches Lanka in the form of a cat. He searches for Sita but cannot find her until Vayu (his father - the god of wind) leads him in the right direction.
Meanwhile, Ravana tries to seduce Sita but fails.
I thought back to when Sita is told that Ravana cannot rape her because he is cursed, his head will explode if he rapes another women.
Hanuman finds Sita, who at first thinks he is an allusion.
He gives her Rama's ring and tells her about the alliance between the bears and the monkeys.
Before leaving Lanka, Hanuman creates chaos in Lanka.
Prahasta- Ravana's general
Jambumali- Prahasta's son
Indrajit- Ravana's son
Vibhishana- Ravana's brother
Hanuman is caught by Indrajit but he breaks free and sets Lanka on fire.
Sita knows at this point that Rama is coming to save her.
The monkeys and the bears pass through the Honey Park with the news of Sita's safety, they are drunk on honey wine.
Hanuman tells Rama that he found Sita and that she remind faithful to him, he encourages him to go defeat Ravana and save Sita.
Sampati is sad about his brother's death and reveals he saw Ravana with Sita flying to Lanka.
It is decided that Hanuman must be the one to step over the sea to Lanka.
Hanuman rests on the mountain Mainaka.
I like this part because everyone is stepping up to help Rama find Sita.
Hanuman nears Lanka and is swallowed by the rakshasi - which is a female rakshasa - Sinhika.
However Hanuman defeats her.
He reaches Lanka in the form of a cat. He searches for Sita but cannot find her until Vayu (his father - the god of wind) leads him in the right direction.
Meanwhile, Ravana tries to seduce Sita but fails.
I thought back to when Sita is told that Ravana cannot rape her because he is cursed, his head will explode if he rapes another women.
Hanuman finds Sita, who at first thinks he is an allusion.
He gives her Rama's ring and tells her about the alliance between the bears and the monkeys.
Before leaving Lanka, Hanuman creates chaos in Lanka.
Prahasta- Ravana's general
Jambumali- Prahasta's son
Indrajit- Ravana's son
Vibhishana- Ravana's brother
Hanuman is caught by Indrajit but he breaks free and sets Lanka on fire.
Sita knows at this point that Rama is coming to save her.
The monkeys and the bears pass through the Honey Park with the news of Sita's safety, they are drunk on honey wine.
Hanuman tells Rama that he found Sita and that she remind faithful to him, he encourages him to go defeat Ravana and save Sita.
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