Week 15 Review

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I think we are all a little of every thing.

Week 15 Growth Mindset

The famous scene where Yoda tells Luke Skywalker, "No. Try not! Do. Or do not. There is no try."

Week 15 Reading Evaluations

My favorite reading for this semester is Ramayana. I mean, we did spend like three weeks on it so I am glad I enjoyed it. Though the epic was an enjoyable read, I really liked the different renditions of it from different authors. My favorite would have to be Sita Sings the Blues.

My advice to the new batch of students coming in next semester is to only do one reading diary a week. Since it is only two points, it can easily replaced by an extra credit assignment, something I wished I had realized sooner in the semester. This way, it doesn't seem like so much reading. Also, using bullet points in your reading diaries helps out a lot. At first, I thought the balance between all the reading, writing, and commenting was going to be difficult.  However, once you get the hang of it, it really wasn't too bad. If you decide to do a storybook project, use Wix.com, it is my favorite. Also do the tech tips all at once. I

Week 15 Reflections

       I cannot believe that this semester is basically over. I am so glad this class enabled us to tap into our creative sides. The use of blogger has actually inspired me to take notes this way. I love that you can label it  and it can be accessible on any computer without having to email it to yourself. The tech tips have definitely helped me in improving how I take notes on blogger, especially how to add YouTube videos on here. I also liked that it made me see that it is nice to write about things other than stats and research. Though we did a lot of writing for this class, it wasn't as daunting as I thought it would be. I am really proud of my story book project. It was also really cool seeing everyone else's creative projects as well. Just wanted to add this video to end the class on a high note. Have a good summer everyone!

Week 14 Labeling Challenges

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     I found this picture on the Learning by HEART blog and Professor Gibbs said that she could not find the source of it. After doing a reverse image search I think it is found in this book by Monica Sheehan. Check out this Youtube video that posted pictures of the book.

Week 14 Growth Mindset

     I made these memes last semester in Myth and Folklore and they're still some of my favorite memes to date.

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Week 14 Extra Credit Reading

       Another rendition of Mahabharata but in prose only form. I love stories in prose form because I find the writing to be very beautiful. I am glad that I read the story version of Mahabharata first as a prequel to understanding the words of Romesh Dutt. I also think the separation of stories in different books and chapters makes it easier to read as well. Book One introduces the Bharatas and the Pandavas and the war brewing between the two families. Book two introduces the brothers' wife Draupadi. 

Draupadi

Mahabharata by Romesh Dutt (1899) Find here

Week 14 Review

April 30

Week 13 Growth Mindset

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Week 13 Review

Friday, April 22

Week 11 Labeling Challenge: Happiness

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       I just made up with a friend of mine after not talking to her for THREE YEARS! After looking at old pictures, I realized that I had no idea what we were even arguing about and decided to let it go. I know we will most likely never be the friends we once were but at least there is a possibility of a re connection. 

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Week 11 Review

Mon. April 11

       I am super excited about green week! I plan on going to the Farmers Market, carnival, and food truck and concert events. What about you?

Week 12 Growth Mindset

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Week 10 Review

Saturday April 2, 2016

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I actually read this comic this week so it was really cool that it was on this week's announcements. 

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Week 10 Reading Diary B: Dasha Avatar The Ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu

Vamana:

• Bali attacks the Devas and invades the Heavens. Vishnu's avatar is that of a short-statured Brahman (midget) who goes up to Bali and asks him for three paces of land. Bali readily agrees but quickly realizes it is Vishnu but cannot go back on his word. Bali's wife then washes the Brahman's feet and he began to grow. He claims that he could cover his land in two paces and he is not worthy of his word. Bali tells him to use his third pace to step on top of his head which is more valuable than anything. He lets him go. 

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Rama: 

• It is such a weird concept to me to have such a long story like Ramayana condensed in 6 pages. The story goes from Vishnu's reincarnation of Rama to his banishment to the forest, to Shoorpanakha's attack on Sita, to the battle with Ravana, and his demise. 

Rama and Sita

Buddha:

• Prince Siddhartha, grew up with the privilege of not knowing about disease, death, etc. One day while going on a ride in a carriage, he sees a sick man and a old man using a cane to walk. Greedy for more knowledge, he desired truth. After years of meditating, he becomes Buddha-or the enlightened one. 

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Kalki:

• The tenth and final Vishnu reincarnation. It is also the shortest story in the comic book. 

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Week 10 Reading Diary A: Dasha Avatar The Ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu

Matsya:

• Hayagnva stole the vedas from Brahma so Vishnu appeared on earth to save the next veda. Brahma decided to save the day while also helping a devotee named Satyavrata. Vishnu's avatar is that of a big fish that continues to grow out of his habitat. 

Matsya Parana

Kurma:

• King Indra of the Sevas go to Mount Mera to ask Brahma to lift the curse of Durvasa. Brahma places trust in Vishnu to protect the people. Vishnu tells the Devas to make peace with the Asuras, cast plants and herbs into the ocean, and use mount mandera as a churn. They use the King serpent as the vessel to churn in order to obtain the nectar of immortality. Shanwantari appears with the jar and the Devas do not quarrel with the Asuras. Pleased, Vishnu reincarnates into a beautiful woman who takes the jar and gives it to all the Devas. They get into a huge battle and Drahma decides to give glory to those who were gentle and sought refuge from him and punish those who were aggressive and did not believe in him. 

Varaha:

Varaha the Boar

• Brahma tells Swayambhuva Manu and Shatarupa to take care of the earth and its children. Vishnu's avatar is of a huge boar who finds earth at the bottom of the ocean. On the way to bring mother earth to the surface, an asura named Hira challenges Vishnu but he ignores his request when they reach the top, the two get in a fight and Vishnu wins.

Narasimha:

• A continuation from the Varaha avatar. Hiranyakcashipu sought vengeance for his slain brother and seeks help from the Asuras to destroy Earth. Brahma decides to give Hira whatever he wanted. Feeling betrayed, the Devas go to Vishnu.  Hira gets upset by his son's devotion to Vishnu. His Man Lion avatar shows up and defeats Hira by splitting him in half. 

 

Narasimha the Man Lion

Dasha Avatar: The Ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu by Amar Chitra Katha

Week 9 Growth Mindset

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Week 9 Review

Thursday March 24

Week 9 Reading Diary B: Tales From the Indian Epics

I decided to do reading diary B instead of A this week because it was not a continuation of reading diary A and the titles were more curious to me. The first story was that of Ruru and Pramadvara. It is a story of a man who instantly fell in love with a woman. He takes her to his home but she dies from a snake's bite. He prays to the gods and allows to give half of his remaining life to his wife. However, he grows to resent snakes and kills as many as he can. That is until he meets a cursed rock snake who tells him to stop being bitter and enjoy the rest of his days being happy with his living wife. I like this story because it reminds us to forgive and not live our lives with bitterness and resentment.

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The second story was that of The Frog King's Daughter. Another story set in Ayodhya. He should have known something was up when she said that she would marry him on the condition that he will never let her look at water on the ground. He honestly believed that a frog, killed his wife and ordered an all out execution of all frogs. The frog King cursed his daughter's sons with hatred of the Brahmas. This is the second story of the series that calls for the execution of an animal race due to spitefulness.
The last story is called the Tale of the Pole Star. A King had two wives but favored the beautiful one over the good natured one. The beautiful one resented the son of the good natured one. So much so, that he went into the forest to pray for years. The god Krishna then told him to go back home and win the love of the people. The son of the beautiful one was cocky and died in battle while Prince Dhruv vindicated his death and eventually became King but then eventually turned into the pole star.



Title: Tales from the Indian Epics
Author: C. A. Kincaid
Illustrator: M. V. Dhurandhar
Year: 1918