Reading Options

After browsing through the overview of the readings, I believe I will want to read more about the character Vishvamitra. The image and accompanying text of  Dasaratha and Vishvamitra, have really caught my interest and looks to be a story I will enjoy. It also helps that Vishvamitra was recommended by the instructor as someone to look for.

Another character I am interested in reading about is Rama. Rama appears to be one of the main characters of Ramayana and I'm curious to see how he went from a god, to a human that defeats the king of the Rakshasas, to being exiled. And that's just in part A!

A third character that I look forward to reading about is Drona. Drona seems to be a warrior-scholar and a guru, which is where my interest in him is founded. I will also be looking to compare his teaching style with that of Vishvamitra.

Vishvamitra sets out on his journey with Rama and Lakshmana

ca. 1780

(Source: Metropolitan Museum)