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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Reading Notes: Nine Ideal Indian Women: Sita, Promila, and Shakuntala, Part B
I've loved this reading. it's a whole new approach to the stories I already know. I was shocked when I read about Sita and Rama's first encounter to find out they were both so young! It was said that at the age of fourteen Sita's father began looking for a husband for her. It also said that Rama was sixteen when he completed the task of breaking the bow. I feel that their whole meeting and becoming a couple was not explained thoroughly enough for me in the Ramayana. I was excited for all of the details. The imagery created when they first laid eyes on one another was absolutely perfect. I also was unaware that Rama's full name was Ramchandra. I think the story of Rama and Sita will always captivate me the most.
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I was going to read this book online for my storybook project, but once I decided to go with a portfolio I never found time to revisit the book! I love reading the your thoughts and opinions on the reading. It helps me better understand what the story is about!
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