Monday, January 23, 2017

Reading Notes: Public Domain Ramayana, Section A

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-Rather than multiple queens,  there will be one. The queen would eventually have twins. Soon after  they are of age, their father can die  without announcing the heir to the throne. Then maybe the three  sons can argue over who becomes  the next ruler of the land. This could lay into a whole war  between the sons where they finally figure  out that the father never died and it was a test to see who  can lead the nation in times of selfishness  and crisis. Rama would eventually win the throne, but  only after he completes his journey. 

-Indra should kidnap Ahalya rather than just steal her love. She should be kept prisoner instead of  being cursed. Gautama would have to seek out additional help because he cannot possibly defeat a  God by  himself. Rather than breaking the curse of Ahalya, Rama is sent out to rescue her from the  God,  Indra. His new, powerful tools will be the sole factor Gautama needs his assistance. 

-Instead of Rama getting Sita by pulling back the bow, Sita's father hears of Rama's heroic act and  offers his daughter to be his wife. Also, the man that is looking for the person who broke the bow  can be another lover of Sita who is jealous of Rama marrying her. They can battle for Sita's hand in  marriage. Also, to see who the better archer is. 

-Instead of Manthra being obviously evil, she could be Rama's closest friend who eventually plots to  never let him reach the throne. The whole time Rama was on his quest, Manthra was the one sending  these people to Rama on his journey to stall the time of him on the throne. Also, hoping he would die  by one of the enemies sent to kill him. Rather than everything going down hill and Rama getting  banished from the kingdom, Rama foils Manthra's plans and becomes the ruler of the land. 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

"King Dasharatha"

"Sita"

"King Janaka"

"Rama Wins Sita"

"Parashurama"

"Manthara and Kaikeyi"

"Rama is Banished"

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