Kaikeyi is a very unsavory mother and widow, and it doesn't seem like there is much reason for her to be. This part of Ramayana is getting political, which surprised me because I didn't expect it to be as nuanced.
The excerpt from Valmiki's Sanskrit Ramayana is much different that the previous readings. The language used is much older in style and reminds me of reading King James translation of the bible. It really gives a full description of the funeral ceremony for Dasharatha.
I admire hoes steadfast Rama is to being a truthful and "holy" man. It still brings to mind parallels with Jesus.
Bharata either really loves and believes in Rama, or he doesn't want the throne. Or both.
Tumburu is very frightening.
The poetry is powerful and I enjoy listening to it most.
A Rakshasi woman falling in love with Rama was not what I expected to happen. Ramayana has many twists! Expecially because Shurpankha actually offers to consume Rama's wife and bother. How could she think that would've worked?
14,000 men after Rama! Wow. I'm amazed Also amazed at how resentful Shurpankha is.
Lakshmana knew what was up with the fake voice, but Sita guilted him into going.
I like the overarching story of the gods and how you can see their plan come into action through Rama.
It's interesting how Ravana has a curse so that he could not rape.
Kabandha is a very good character. Lots of imagination really went into Ramayana.
Ramayana keeps getting more and more engrossing; I love the idea of a town in time warp.
For my Image, I chose the image of Bharata reuniting with Rama, because it made me think of if that happened with my twin brother, and how I'd Feel. (Link)
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