A decision

I thought about it and I decided to add the stories that I write weekly for Indian Epics to the good ole' blog here. The stories are self contained enough that everyone should enjoy them without having read the rest of the story which at this point is Narayan's version of the Ramayana. The stories are written about incidents in the Ramayana that are excluded for whatever reason so I just make up my own version. It is alot of fun and so far I"ve done four stories. I am also in the beginning stages of a new story book. Like the History of the Kobolds for Mythology and Folklore this storybook will be in the same format. It is called History of Demons (original huh?) but the story will be very original with a surprise ending. Anyway, I'm also going to add the quote of the day at the bottom so if you don't want to read the story...scroll down and catch that!! This is a converstaion between Rama and his wife Sita. The day after they wedding.


"Tell me husband of your battle with the demon Thataka," Sita asks Rama the day after the wonderful wedding.

"My wife, as you know, the demon Thataka was once a demigod. She was full of anger because of her demotion to demonhood. She utterly destroyed the land about her. When Viswamithra, Lakshmana, and I arrived in that land, my wise master told us her story. I immediately knew that I was destined to destroy her. She suddenly appeared before us, spitting fire and showing her monstrous fangs. I was hesitant to kill her." Rama related.

"But why, my dear husband? Was her evil not so apparent?
Sita asked curiously.

"Yes, my darling, her evil was quite apparent. But alas, she was still a woman and I have the utmost respect for all women," said Rama. Sita blushed.

Rama continued, " Viswamithra convinced me of the need to destroy the demon. He cited some examples of women being destroyed because of their evil. She first attacked with her trident. It was flaming and aimed right at me. I sent an arrow, which shattered the spear. A rain of stones she deployed next, which I countered with an umbrella of arrows. We were unharmed."

Sita gasped, "That is horrible! How did you finally manage to end her life?"

"I sent an arrow directly to her throat. It hit its mark true and she succumbed." Rama told Sita.

"Will the land be healed?" Sita asked.

"Yes, my darling, eventually the land will regain its former beauty," Rama smiled at Sita.

"After the death of Thataka," Rama continued, "The gods were very happy and asked my master to share with me his knowledge and power. He complied and taught me all he knew of weaponry. Now I command the asthras."

"You are our savior my darling," Sita smiled.

Quote of the day: How to make a peanut butter sandwich: First, you must create the universe. Carl Sagan