Epic poetry stands alone as the most influential writing of all time (“Short History of English Literature”). No other authors created such exemplary masterpieces which provide cultural perspectives. Society worldwide has been molded significantly through the ages by the epic poets like Homer and Dante‚ inspiring stories of heroes‚ gods‚ and epic wars which have instilled strong morals throughout mankind. Without the sonorous writings‚ many successors to the epic authors would not have produced their
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that brings to the light the idea that a timeless quality of the tree and the world around it possess. I think that this is what I find the most fascinating about the poem for this might be how India could be described to the West‚ and given that Dutt was one of the first poets to be read by Western audiences‚ this could be part of her intent. I find myself persuaded by the element of nostalgia for the past that is featured in the love of the tree in the poem. In the horrific conditions of
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| | our Casuarina Tree is a poem published in 1881 by Toru Dutt‚ an Indian poet. Its a perfect example of craftsmanship.In this poemToru Dutt celebrates the majesty of the Casuarina Tree and remembers her happy childhood days spent under it and revives her memories with her beloved siblings. ------------------------------------------------- Summary The poem begins with the description of the tree. The poet says that the creeper has wound itself round the rugged trunk of the Casuarina Tree‚ like
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one man and the purity of a woman. In "the Ramayana of Valmiki” ‚ Rama and Sita are portrayed as individuals with ideal characteristics and ethical behavior in the view of the Indian culture. Rama is considered a reincarnation of divinity and a man of solemn duty; Sita is the symbol of obedience and chastity. The moral elements of each character are presented through many difficult challenges that test both Rama and Sita. The actions and decisions of both characters through the text show how Indian
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son king Dashratha‚ the king of Ayodhya. Her mother was named Kausilya. He had three brothers: Bharata (son of the second queen Kaikeyi)‚ Laxshmana and Shatrughna (son of the third queen sumitra). He was married to Sita‚ the incarnation of goddess Laxshmi‚ the wife of lord Vishnu. Sita was the daughter of King Janaka of mithila. After sometimes after their marriage‚ the father of Rama‚ the old King Dashratha decided to crown his eldest son‚ Rama as the king but his third and youngest wife‚ Queen
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PROBLEM AND THEN TO HER ODERS RAMA HAD TO GO TO JUNGLE FOR 14 YEARS WITH SITA AND LAKSHMANA . ARANYA KANDA: THE ARANYA KANDA STARTS WITH THE JOURNEY OF RAMA‚ SITA AND LAKSHAMANA IN THE JUNGLE WHEN THEY ENJOY THE LIFE AROUND THE WHOLE JUNGLE AND IT ENDS WITH SITA ‘S DISTRACTION TOWARDS THE GOLDEN DEER AND WHEN SITA IS TAKEN AWAY BY RAVANA TO LANKA . KISKINDA KANDA: THE KISKINDA KANDA STARTS WHEN THE GREAT SEARCH FOR SITA IS STARTED AND WHEN THE GREAT HUMAN MEETS A VANARAJ NAMED SUGRREVA WHO IS
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tragic romance between Prince Rama and his wife‚ Sita. Although not completely centered around the main plotline‚ the role of women in the Ramayana brings to light a noteworthy collection of stereotypes found in myths‚ folklore‚ and fairy tales from every time period and country many times over. Women described as ugly and disfigured like Kaikeyi’s servant Manthara are portrayed as evil‚ manipulative‚ and conniving‚ while beautiful women such as Sita are depicted as kind‚ obedient‚ and righteous. These
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Vishwamitra Rama was invited to King Janaka’s kingdom where numerous princes were fighting for Sita’s hand in marriage‚ the incarnation of goddess Lakshmi. Rama succeeds in bending and stringing the bow and therefore winning Sita’s hand in marriage. Rama and Sita are the ideal husband and wife and are therefore modeled after by all worshipers. The second book is called the Book of Ayodhya; this tells the story of how Queen Kaikeyi is jealous of Rama. She forces King Dasarath to crown her son Bharata king instead
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Canada with India through myth and dance. It is the story of Rama‚ Sita and Laxmana with some bold deviations. In this play‚ dance is given the prominence than the myth and various forms of dance have been presented through mythical characters. Retelling the Ramayana: Voices from Kerala is a compilation of a play and five short stories based on The Ramayana by C.N Sreekantan Nair and Sarah Joseph respectively. The play- Kanchan Sita is the first of a dramatic trilogy based on Ramayana. It questions
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ruled. King Janak had organized a svayamvaraa (an acient custom wherein the bride chose her husband of her own accord from amongst a number of suitors). It was announced that whosoever will bend the bow of Lord Shiva will marry King Janak’s daughter Sita. Sita was an incarnation of Lakshmi‚ the consort of Lord Vishnu. But none of the suitors was able to lift Lord Shiva’s bow‚ except
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