Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Week 13 Reading Diary: Wilson's Five Tall Sons of Pandu (A)

Pandora brothers live 12 years in wilderness in exile
Duryodhan comes to mock them, is captured by gandharvas
Yudhisththura and brothers save him, causing him to resent them even more

Story idea: Duryodhan's capture, his perspective and thoughts while being rescued by Pandava's


After exile, brothers + Draupadi disguise themselves in court of King Virata:
Yudh becomes Brahmin, Bhima a cook, Arjuna dance/music teacher, Nakula keeps horses, Sahadeva cattle; Draupadi waiting woman in princess's court
Dry comes to steal Virata's cattle, Arjuna tries to become charioteer to defend kingdom

Story idea: Music lessons with Arjuna


Arjuna reveals himself to Prince Uttara: "The position of the two princes was now reversed. Arjun was the leader, and Uttara rejoiced in his leadership."
Pursues Dury's army, catches them: "...with boyish glee he entered into the battle, bending his wonderful bow and rejoicing in the music it made."

Story idea: Uttara's perspective of Arjuna's ride into battle


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