Epics of India

Author's Note: This story is a recreation of a famous Jakata, called The Crocodile and the Monkey's Heart , from Eastern Stories and Legends by M. L. Shedlock, which tells of an attempt to deceit the monkey by the crocodile to take his heart and eat it, but of course, the monkey outwits him and escapes the wrath of the crocodile. In this recreation, I told it specifically in the Monkey's point of view, including his initial thoughts as when the Crocodile offered him the proposal of better fruits on the other side of the Ganges River. To make it more relatable, I told it in a more contemporary tone with modern and simple syntax, much like two ordinary people having conversation with one another in modern times! As many of you may, I was a Bodhisatta in a past life, and with this life, I have reincarnated in a form of a monkey. I lived my day to day life as a monkey, making the most of my day. I had the proper education and grew up big and strong, just as my father wanted m...

Bhisma Falls; Indian Myth and Legend by D. A. Mackenzie In the descriptions of the war, there were passages where there was no inclusion of dialogue, but just about how there was general happenings inside the war. As a reader, we know how war is not all entirely standstill, but it's moments like these that allows a rest before the storm. There was also inclusion of the aspect of "fate" derived from the death of Bhisma, which cna be told from a wise man or someone that can foresee the future. This adds on to the mystery of the story and allows the reader to continue reading to see if there ever was an end to the prophecy. Abhimanyu and Jayadratha;  Indian Myth and Legend  by D. A. Mackenzie There are emotionally taxing moments in the war, especially about Arunja's son and how he was "slain," which traumatizes Arunja to the point where he had to weep on the battlefied Scenes like this projects the humanity aspect of a story that is mismatched with...

Life in the Forest by Indian Myth and Legend by D. A. Mackenzie I like the inclusion of sages, which is a form of wise men that offer wisdom and knowledge that is useful for the main character to use I like the dialogue that the brahmin talks to the heavens, which includes the god's name and title in traditional words of praise, this can be something that I would want to include in my general stories Arjuna and Shiva, Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita  I liked the passage of the adventures of Arjuna in the Himalayas, without any inclusion of quotes. The passage all around, only includes only description about the mountains and forests around him along with his own general description  There was also mention of the "Great God" whose name was never included in the beginning; this insinuates a sense of curiosity that is instilled in the readers and makes the readers want to read more about the story and to find out who the "Great God"...