Epics from India

                                                                    Image Details: Sita, Source: Wikimedia It was a foggy Friday morning. Lakshmana and I had to leave early in the morning so that the tabloids wouldn’t see us sneaking out of the house. He came into my room last night and told me that I had to leave with Lakshmana in the morning to go meet some constituents that could help him in the election. “Why me? Why not send Hanuman?” I looked at Rama intently. He never sent me anywhere by myself and especially after the rumors about the affair; we decided it would be better if I didn’t make any public appearances for some time. Rama ran his fingers through his hair, “I need Hanuman here, Sita. He needs to rally up the rest of our followers for the speech. Besides, the people adore you. Maybe not right ...

Reading: The Sons of Rama: Luv and Kush- The Invincible Twins                                                  Image Details: Valmiki with Lava and Kusha, Source: Wikimedia  The comic book explains what happens after Rama banishes Sita from Ayodha and how she raises her two sons, Luv and Kush. In R.K Narayan's " Ramayana, " the author explains that he did not want to add the remainder of the Ramayana where Rama banishes Sita from the kingdom as this was a controversial topic and some scholars believe this to be fiction. The comic book begins with Rama banishing Sita and Lakshmana leaves her in the wilderness. Sita is pregnant and terrified of being alone; however, a scholar named Valmiki lets Sita to take refuge with him. Sita gives birth to two sons, Luv and Kush. Valmiki educates the boys about Rama and his many accomplishments. However, he does n...

Reading: Hanuman- The Epitome of Devotion and Courage                                                      Image Details: Hanuman, Source: flickr The comic book highlights important events that occurred in the Hanuman's life. Compared to R.K. Narayan's " Ramayana, " there is definitely more information about Hanuman's life in the comic book as well as the extent of Hanuman's devotion to Rama. The comic book begins with Hanuman when he was a child. He accidentally grabs the sun, believing it to be a piece of fruit. This was one of the first instances when Hanuman displays his strength. The book explains how Hanuman met Sugriva as he saved Sugriva from a wild elephant. Also, Hanuman joins Sugreeva in exile and meets Rama and Lakshmana, who defeat Sugriva's brother, Vali. Hanuman plays a vital part in helping Rama save Sita. He finds Sita in La...