Epics of India Fall 2020

100 Word Dabble: No Questions Asked Please The officer tells the adolescent, "I'm assuming you're quiet because you know that your actions were incorrect and require consequences." The adolescent continues to look out the window reminiscing on the way to the local jail. "Do you feel cool now? Was it worth earning a few bucks just to end up locked in a cell?, says the officer. His partner chuckled softly. The adolescent looks at the officer with pain in his eyes and replies, "I rather risk being locked in a jail cell than seeing my siblings starve for another day. Don't judge someone without knowing their story." Two Sentence Story: The Process What's more important? The flower or the soil that grows it? Bibliography: One Way Flight by Benny the Butcher (feat. Freddie Gibbs) on Apple Music Author's Note: The first story, "No Questions Asked Please," was just a story I came up with. I see people on a day to day basis judge others fo

Once upon a time, near the Ganges river, King Bharata ruled over Hastinapura. The king continued the legacy with his two sons, Dhritarashtra, who was the oldest and also blind, and Pandu. King Bharata passed the throne to Pandu after his passing. Pandu and Kunti, one of his wives, had three children named Yudhisthira, Bhima, and Arjuna. Pandu and his other wife, Madri, had two children, Nakula and Sahadeva. The sons of Pandu together formed the Pandavas. They were brilliant children and highly admired, especially by Drona, the teacher of the young boys. Dhritarashtra and Gandhari had a hundred sons. Duryodhana is the oldest between their hundred children, and together they are called the Kauravas. Drona's admiration towards the Pandavas sparked jealousy and envy between Duryodhana and the Pandava brothers. The tension slowly built between the Kauravas and the Pandavas because of their charming and enchanting ways. Furthermore, Duryodhana's hatred towards the Pandavas escalated

 The Pandavas went under disguise for a year after their 12 years of exile  After their exile, the burning of Sairandhri (Draupadi) on Kichaka's funeral pyre.  Thankfully, Bhima rescued her and the opposing Kaurava's were utterly astounded. This left them with fear and confusion.  After a quick battle, which had no fatalities, the Pandava's reveal themselves from their disguise.  Arjuna's son, Abhimanyu marries Uttara, the princess.  One of the Pandava brothers, Yudhishthira, wants to make a truce with King Dhritarashtra, but Duryodhana persuades his father to ignore the offer and make them spend another 12 years in exile.  This leads to the battle between the Pandavas and Kaurava's. Bhima renewed his vow to break Duryodhana's thigh, which was done to revenge the humiliation of Draupadi.  The war was commenced on the field of Kurukshetra.  The side of the Kaurava's consisted of Bhishma, Drona, and Karna.  Arjuna hurts Bhishma so badly that he is on bed rest

 This is a retold version of the Mahabharata, which emphasizes mainly on the Pandava brothers.  King Bharata reigned over Hastinapura, which was replaced by King Vichitravirya. King Vichitravirya died and passed along his DNA to two sons, Dhritarashtra and Pandu. Dhritarashtra was the oldest between the two and also blind. His brother Pandu becomes king and gives rise to five sons: Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva. When Pandu passed away, his blind brother took over the kingdom and had a hundred sons. Duryodhana, an important character in the Mahabharata, is the oldest of all the sons. Duryodhana and his 99 brothers are called the Kauravas.  Drona is the teacher of all the sons from both the kings. The story emphasizes how excellent of students the Pandavas are, which causes Duryodhana to envy them. In fact, Duryodhana's father names Yudhisthira as his heir, so Duryodhana plans on killing the Pandavas in a fire. Vidura is able to advice the Pandavas of the upcoming

 I am very happy with my progress in this course so far. I am most proud of coming back and catching up in this course. At the beginning of the semester, I was having trouble finding time to complete the week's modules, but as time went on I was able to adjust recuperate. My weekly routine is now in tip top shape. The class assignments I enjoy the most are writing stories on Thursday's or the Micro-fiction extra credit option. Also, building my website and blog has gone excellent! The detailed instructions for every assignment was created beautifully by the course instructor! I wouldn't want to change anything from my website, blog, or the structure of the class.  An image of A$AP Ferg captioned " Always strive and prosper ." From Zahra Kusar on Flickr.com. 

Overall, I would say the quality of comments and feedback I receive from other students is pretty useful. The comments can get repetitive, but usually that could mean that everyone is noticing something that could be improved, thus becoming useful advice. The most useful comments to me would be anything that has to do with understand the story. The way someone perceives the writer as a reader is very important, thus being able to communicate the story appropriately to the audience is the best advice I like to take.  I personally attempt to leave the best and most useful comment I can on someone's story. I wouldn't like for someone to leave a useless comment on my blog to receive the credit, so I always try to help other. I think the best strategy so far is to read the person's story and then read the source story. After understanding both stories well, I then leave a comment over it. You have to be able to know what you are talking about to advice someone. You can't tel

Overall, the reading and writing assignments are working out well for me. I enjoy reading the epics from India, thus I enjoy the time and effort I put into this class. I would say I am happy with my blog because my blog is full of writing from this class! The project website is turning out to be great! I was worried at the beginning of the semester when I read over the project because I didn't know if I would be motivated to create such a thing. But, now that I got the hang of the readings and the structure of the course, everything is sweet and simple. Looking back at my google site and blogger, I am content with my writing in this course. I think my biggest accomplishment was going that extra mile for my story's. When I actually try to write well I feel like my finished product does turn out pretty good. This course allows me to stay in shape with my writing skills. My favorite reading so far has to be the Ramayana because of Rama and Sita, my favorite characters. So far, the

The published version of this story is now on my portfolio here ! Dear Subhadra,   I am still in battle against the Kauravas. The war has been balanced between both ends, but my everlasting determination has preserved my energy. I shall fight until the end with my skilled archery.  I write to you this letter to pass forward the detrimental news of the passing of Abhimanyu. Our baby boy has been taken from our chaotic earth and has earned a place with our heavenly gods.  It all started as Abhimanyu was in the forest alone on his chariot. Six warriors led by the evil Jayadratha surrounded him like coyotes and their prey. They knew he was alone and ruined his chariot, thus forcing Abhimanyu to leap out of the chariot. After my brothers noticed and analyzed the situation they quickly attempted to help their nephew. Unfortunately, Karna and Jayadratha together held off my brothers.  The situation went down the drain quickly.  With no help around, Abhimanyu stumbled on a rock because of his

Abhimanyu and Jayadratha Abhimanyu was trapped in a forest by six warriors led by the evil Jayadratha. The warriors destroyed Abhimanyu's chariot, so he had to confront all seven of them as soon as he jumped out.  The Pandavas attempted to rescue Arjuna's son, Abhimanyu, but Karna and Jayadratha were able to hold them back.  Attempting to walk, Abhimanyu fell because his wounded forehead was streaming blood into his eyes. He wasn't able to recover in time. The son of Duhshasana attacked him and "dashed out his brains with a mace."  The battle for the day ended and Abhimanyu lied lifelessly in the cold forest.  Arjuna was told the news of his son. With rushing adrenaline and deep pain, Arjuna took a vow to never reach heaven if he doesn't slay Jayadratha the next day. A spy sent from the Kauravas leaked the news of the vow Arjuna had taken. This left Jayadratha shaking with fear.  The next day Arjuna was set to slay Jayadratha.  On his journey to find Jayadrath

 As the Pandavas were in exile in the forest they received a visit from Krishna , the god of compassion, tenderness, and love.  Draupadi was hurting because of the humiliation (the gambling) caused by the "evil-hearted" Duryodhana. She was upset because not a single one of the brothers stood up for their own wife. Krishna began to comfort her and told her that she would soon be a queen again.  Krishna tells Yudhishthira, one of the Pandava brothers, that this situation would have never arose if he was not occupied battling in a war against demons. He then returns to his kingdom and Draudapi continued to express herself.  She expresses to Yudhishthira her thoughts over the memories she has like her old bed and her chairs of ivory. Ultimately, she explains to the king that she is hurt badly and wants to seek vengeance because forgiveness isn't for the present.  Yudhisthira begins to lesson Draupadi. He tells her that "anger is sinful; it is the cause of destruction.&qu