Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Reading Notes: Mahabharata Online: Public Domain Edition Part B

The House of Fire


Why couldn't a son of a slave rule? A story of his mother would be interesting.
Tapestries soaked in oil... I could use the western theme with Duryodhana attempting to burn everything. The description of the wood reminds me of the buildings in the wild west anyway.

Bhima and Hidimba

The strength and bravery of Bhima are very notable and impressive.
The love for the girl of Bhima is also a potential story. She spares him, so that is powerful. 
I think it could be applied to the wild west. A man good walk into a saloon and a scandalous could feel that he is worthy to be her husband. 

Bhima and Hidimbi

Battling without play, not drawing things out in battle.
I can't help but think of shoot outs. 
I feel like women are too eager to prove and sacrifice them for men throughout the epics. 
How do you grow to youth an hour after birth?????

Bhima and Baka

The story of deciding who to send as a blood tax is crazy. They have to choose. That could be a good story. Choosing who goes.
Bhima tends to be much like Rama in his abilities and honor.

Birth of Draupadi

The Pandavas are still together. That is surprising that they have not gone in different directions. 
People rising from the dead could be a story. Like the time they brought people back on vampire diaries, but their personalities were different after their experience in the after life. 

Draupadi's Swayamwara

Archer story to win the bride is very similar to that of Rama and Sita.

Other Stories

  • Wife of the Five Pandavas
  • The Story of Nalayani
  • Indraprastha
  • Arjuna and Ulupi
  • Arjuna and the Apsaras
  • Arjuna and Chitra
  • Arjuna and Subhadra
  • The Burning of the Forest
  • Maya's Palace
  • The Pandavas Victorious
  • The Gambling Match
  • Draupadi Lost
  • Draupadi in the Assembly Hall The Second Match


Draupadi s presented to a pachisi game
Printed by Chore Bagan Art Studio
Source: Wikimedia


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