Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Reading Diary B: Legends of India, by Washburn Hopkins
This story is split up to be read over the course of two weeks, so after finishing Reading part B for this week, I am now half way done with the story. For Part B of this week, the story begins with telling the tale of the Mahabharata from the perspective of the Kurus. The reading begins with the Kurus speaking of killing the Pandu brothers and serves to show the hatred and anger the Kurus feel towards their cousins. The dialogue and way the story is told definitely gives off the impression that the Kurus are much more evil than the Pandus and portrays them as the villains. I personally do not feel that the Pandus are so virtuous and pure and I also do not believe that the Kurus are entirely bad either. Both sides have done wrong to one another and both sides have goodness within them as well. The story then goes on to introduce Ulupi, one of Arjuna's wives, as well as Subhadra, the younger sister of Krishna.
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Hey Tucker!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the image you included in your Reading Diary B of Arjuna and Subhadra. It portrays an intimate and loving connection between Arjuna and Subhadra. I have read a lot about Krishna since he is my main focus for my portfolio but I have not read much about his siblings, such as Subhardra – his younger sister. I will have to look into this story!