I have chosen to go with Narayan's Ramayana. Over content that I am just learning about for the first time, I would prefer for it to be as easy as possible to comprehend. I like how this version offers a more modern style of writing that would make it easier for me to understand what I am reading. I also prefer to have an actual copy of the print when I am reading.
As for something that intrigues me, I am really curious as to why many of the people in the Indian epics have multiple body parts. It could be their face, their arms, or even their breast; I would just like to learn more about the significance of it all. This image really sparked my curiosity due to the fact that each of the arms of this character (I apologize if my wording is disrespectful, I am just unsure of how to address these people).
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| (Illustration from the book Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists:Ramayana Written by Sister Nevedita) |
This shall be my first course where I study epic literature. I don't have much outside influence when it comes to Indian history. A lot of the Indian culture I see comes from my parents. They sometimes like to watch Vietnamese dubbed versions of Indian shows/dramas (sounds weird right? it is). Although it is odd hearing a viet person speak over the Indian actor, I try to overlook that and pay attention to the different aspects of the drama such as their style of clothing, their food, and the way they carry themselves.
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