Reading Notes: Ramayana Nivedita A
bibliography: Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists: Ramayana, Sister Nivedita
I liked this version a lot more than the compilation version that we read previously. Since there is only one person writing it, the style stayed the same throughout the entire story which helped it flow together nicely. I also especially liked how this version used a ton of adjectives to not only set the scenery, but describe the characters. For example, one good usage of description that helped me visualize what was going on was when the author described what Rama and Lakshmana was wearing to hunt. This helped flesh everything out more. This version is written like a book that would be released today which made it easier and more enjoyable to read.
Because I can understand it a little better, it helped clear up some misinformation I had. I did not realize that Kaikeyi was initially happy for Rama to become king and it was only because of the witch's fake ruses, saying that Rama will banish Bharata, that caused Kaikeyi to use the favor that the king owed the witch in order to exile Rama.
For the most part though, it was pretty similar to the compiled anthropology version in terms of the story. I definitely preferred this version just because it was all written by the same person and described the scenery and people very well. It feels more fleshed out than the anthropology version and thus made it easier for me to read and understand.
I liked this version a lot more than the compilation version that we read previously. Since there is only one person writing it, the style stayed the same throughout the entire story which helped it flow together nicely. I also especially liked how this version used a ton of adjectives to not only set the scenery, but describe the characters. For example, one good usage of description that helped me visualize what was going on was when the author described what Rama and Lakshmana was wearing to hunt. This helped flesh everything out more. This version is written like a book that would be released today which made it easier and more enjoyable to read.
Rama takes Sita's hand in marriage
Because I can understand it a little better, it helped clear up some misinformation I had. I did not realize that Kaikeyi was initially happy for Rama to become king and it was only because of the witch's fake ruses, saying that Rama will banish Bharata, that caused Kaikeyi to use the favor that the king owed the witch in order to exile Rama.
For the most part though, it was pretty similar to the compiled anthropology version in terms of the story. I definitely preferred this version just because it was all written by the same person and described the scenery and people very well. It feels more fleshed out than the anthropology version and thus made it easier for me to read and understand.
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