Pattanaik's Calendar Art : Brahma
Hanuman (2016)
Monday, November 14, 2016
Pattanaik's Calendar Art: Reading Notes F
I think I could write about Hanuman and how he lifted all of the sanjeevani mountain. I could also write about how he tried to eat the sun because he thought it was a fruit.
Pattanaik's Calendar Art : Brahma
Pattanaik's Calendar Art : Brahma
Pattanaik's Calendar Art: Reading Notes E
I could write about Vishu's avatar Krishna. The stories of his life and what he does while being Krishna. I could write about the story of Govardhan and what he does for the people.
Pattanaik's Calendar Art : Vishnu (2015)
Pattanaik's Calendar Art : Vishnu (2015)
Krishna & Govardhan (2016)
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
The Story of Amrita
In order to gain Amrita, the drink for immortal life, and some of the other things after the recreation of the universe the gods and the asuras had to work together. They all wanted it but they did not want to work together for it. Since they were desperate for it they decided to work together but the asuras planned on stealing it afterwards. To get the actual Amrita out of the ocean they had to churn the ocean of milk so that it would come up out of the ocean.
Everyone decided to get together in the ocean and set up the contraption for it. For the base they had the tortoise that was an avatar of Vishnu, the pole was Mount Mandara, and to actually churn it they used Vasuki, the serpent king, as the rope.
Sometime later
The gods took the tail while the asuras got the head for the churning. They finally started to churn it to get the Amrita out of the ocean but before they got it a poison started to come out. Everyone started freaking out and no one knew what to do. It was starting to go all over the universe and was causing destruction. At the advice of Vishnu, they decided to approach Shiva so that he could drink the poison and save everyone. He agreed to do so and when he was drinking it Paravati decided to choke him to stop the poison from spreading to his body. She succeeded but it ended up changing the color of his throat to blue. From that point on Shiva got the name Neelakanta because of it.
The gods and the asuras kept churning and churning but eventually they got tired. Vishnu then granted them the strength to continue, but nothing was happening. They were getting no results for it but they still kept churning and churning. This lasted for a thousand years before they finally saw some results.They could see stuff coming out of the ocean. It produced Lakshmi, Chandra, Rambha, Sura, wishing tree, white horse, a white elephant, the cow of plenty, Sankha, Dhanus, a jewel, and the goddess of wine. In the end it finally produced the Amrita in the hands of the sage, Dhanvantri but the asuras got it first. Vishnu changed into his form of Mohini and gave the asuras liquor while the gods would get the amrita. The asuras figured it out and tried to grab the Amrita. Some drops fell on the earth which later became gem mines. The son of Indra however ran away with it and the four places he stopped at became the sites for the Kumb Mela because he dropped some drops there.
Sanatan Society Peter Marchand
Kshir Sagar Wikipedia (2016)
Everyone decided to get together in the ocean and set up the contraption for it. For the base they had the tortoise that was an avatar of Vishnu, the pole was Mount Mandara, and to actually churn it they used Vasuki, the serpent king, as the rope.
Sometime later
The gods took the tail while the asuras got the head for the churning. They finally started to churn it to get the Amrita out of the ocean but before they got it a poison started to come out. Everyone started freaking out and no one knew what to do. It was starting to go all over the universe and was causing destruction. At the advice of Vishnu, they decided to approach Shiva so that he could drink the poison and save everyone. He agreed to do so and when he was drinking it Paravati decided to choke him to stop the poison from spreading to his body. She succeeded but it ended up changing the color of his throat to blue. From that point on Shiva got the name Neelakanta because of it.
The gods and the asuras kept churning and churning but eventually they got tired. Vishnu then granted them the strength to continue, but nothing was happening. They were getting no results for it but they still kept churning and churning. This lasted for a thousand years before they finally saw some results.They could see stuff coming out of the ocean. It produced Lakshmi, Chandra, Rambha, Sura, wishing tree, white horse, a white elephant, the cow of plenty, Sankha, Dhanus, a jewel, and the goddess of wine. In the end it finally produced the Amrita in the hands of the sage, Dhanvantri but the asuras got it first. Vishnu changed into his form of Mohini and gave the asuras liquor while the gods would get the amrita. The asuras figured it out and tried to grab the Amrita. Some drops fell on the earth which later became gem mines. The son of Indra however ran away with it and the four places he stopped at became the sites for the Kumb Mela because he dropped some drops there.
Sanatan Society Peter Marchand
Kshir Sagar Wikipedia (2016)
Churning the Ocean of Milk (2011)
Author's Note: In this story I wrote about what happened during the churning and why they actually did it in the first place. There was not a lot of details on it so I decided to write about it and hopefully add some more information on what happened. This story explains how all these people are reborn, how Shiva got the blue throat and became known as the Neelkanta. I also chose this image because it shows a lot of what happened during the actual episode of the churning. It describes a lot of the details, which is why I chose it.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Pattanaik's Calendar Art: Part D
I could also write the story about how the demons and gods had to work together to get amrita. The result was a poison that Shiva had to drink because he was the only one that could without getting destroyed. This also explains the nake that he gets afterwards of Neelakantha
Seven Secrets From the Hindu Calendar Art (2009)
Seven Secrets From the Hindu Calendar Art (2009)
Pattanaik's Calendar Art: Part C
I think I want to write about Lakshmi or Paravati this time. We do not really hear about them at all especially Lakshmi. So writing about it would make sense from that standpoint too.
Seven Secrets From Hindu Calendar Art (2009)
Seven Secrets From Hindu Calendar Art (2009)
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Portfolio
Story of Draupadi
This story has multiple diary entries written in the point of view of Draupadi. It revolves around her swayamwar and her feelings on everything.
The Story of Ghandari
This story is in the form of multiple diary entries that start from Ghandari and lead to her marriage decision. It gives an insight on her feelings and is written from her perspective.
The Story of Vyasa's Journey to Writing the Mahabharatha
This story shows how Vyasa found his writer for the Mahabharatha. It describes the event from the time he started looking to finally finding the one person to do it.
The Story of Kumbhakarna
This story describes how the soldiers are put to the job of waking up Kumbhakarna during Ravana's war with Rama after he kidnapped Sita. It shows the different ways they try to wake up him and how it actually happens in the end.
This story has multiple diary entries written in the point of view of Draupadi. It revolves around her swayamwar and her feelings on everything.
The Story of Ghandari
This story is in the form of multiple diary entries that start from Ghandari and lead to her marriage decision. It gives an insight on her feelings and is written from her perspective.
This story shows how Vyasa found his writer for the Mahabharatha. It describes the event from the time he started looking to finally finding the one person to do it.
The Story of Kumbhakarna
This story describes how the soldiers are put to the job of waking up Kumbhakarna during Ravana's war with Rama after he kidnapped Sita. It shows the different ways they try to wake up him and how it actually happens in the end.
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Kumbhakarna
Story of Draupadi
Dear Diary,
In two days I have my swayamara. My father, Drupada, has been organizing it for months. He made a bow so strong that it would be hard to bend and strung by a normal person. He would have to be very strong and have the skills to do it. I do not really know how to feel about all of this. On one side I am happy to get married like any other girl, but on the other hand I will be leaving my family. It is all happening way too fast. The whole palace has been in a hustle for the last few months trying to make sure everything would be done in time. The decorations, the invitations, the food, and even my attire. Oh! It was all so beautiful. There were vines going from the top of the pillars all the way down to the bottom. There were tiger lilies by every entrance and the path leading up to the castle was covered in rose petals. The way from my room to the event was also covered in roses. All the invitations were in silver ink and people were given gold coins along with the invites. The menu was everything you could think of with hundreds of desserts. He spent months and months trying to think of a challenge that would be hard to do. He asked so many people for their advice, before finally coming up with the perfect target. I just hope someone can actually do it. I do not want to marry just anyone because it is too easy, but I also do not want it to be too hard. He had a large pole which had a wheel that was spinning on top of it. Above that there is a fish and in order for someone to win me they have to first string the bow. Then they have to strike the eye of the fish with the arrow from the reflection of the water. That is going to be really difficult. Like, seriously who would be able to do that? I do not think anyone will be able to do it.
Dear Diary,
SO last night before I went to sleep, I overheard my parents talking about this issue. My mom was worried about someone actually being able to do this and win my hand in marriage. Now what my father said actually surprised me. "Do not worry," he said.
"I have chosen this because I have someone in mind. I know he will be able to perform this task very well. He is the right choice for our daughter."
My mother was shocked, just like me. "Who is it? Why did you not tell me before?"
He said, "It is the great archer, Arjuna. He is very capable and will be able to take care of our daughter the way we want her to be taken care of. She will be very happy with him. I am sure." After hearing all of this I left and went straight to my room. I do not know what to make of it. I mean I guess he is a good guy. I think I will just trust my father and what he thinks for me.
Dear Diary,
(Right after she woke up)
Today's the day. It is finally happening. The day that I had been waiting for. People from all over the country are coming to this. Kings, princes, all of the important people were coming. I wonder who will be the one to win. Would it be Arjuna, like my father predicted? Would it be someone else? Would that person be able to take care of my needs? Would he keep me happy? Ahh, so many questions! I am so nervous but it is also getting me no where. I am just going to focus on getting ready and having a good time. My father can take care of the rest.
(After the event)
I was dressed in a red and gold dress. I had jewelry covering me from head to toe and I definitely felt like a princess. Everyone was sitting in a stadium up in like stands and the people that were trying to compete were in the middle. I was sitting with a couple of my maids and my father. So many people tried and failed. I was starting to give up hope. Karna was going to try but I did not let that happen. I mean how could I let someone marry me, that is not a prince. I am a king's daughter, not a nobody that would marry someone from the streets. We took a break during the event so that people could get something to eat and drink before continuing on. A brahmin tried next and he actually managed to do it. Everyone was so shocked. I thought that Arjuna was going to win. How did this guy manage to do it? Who is he? Everyone was going towards him and some other brahmins tried to stop him. At this point I was just so confused. I really had no idea what was going on. Then Krishna stepped in and told everyone that it had been fair. He introduced himself and I finally realized that it was Arjuna who then lead me away and that was the end of it.
Draupadi's Swayamwara
Author's Note:
For this story I have not changed much other than a couple of small details. I wrote this story as a diary entry which gives you all of the information leading up to the Swayamwara. It even tells you a little bit about what happens after. I wrote this story from the point of view of Draupadi. This way you have an inside on the way she was feeling about all of this and what she was going through. The original story was not focused on her. Instead the light was on the contest and what happened during it. I decided to change that and make Draupadi the main person since all of this is for her. It would not be fair if she was the only one that we do not really know about. I chose this image because it shows Draupadi standing there on the side waiting to out the garland on someone. They do not really show a lot on Draupadi's part in this event other than she gets married. Everything is focused on the man out there about to try, Arjuana about to hit the arrow and the rest of the people sitting all around them, watching what would happen next. You can even see Krishna on the left, along with his brother, Balram.
In two days I have my swayamara. My father, Drupada, has been organizing it for months. He made a bow so strong that it would be hard to bend and strung by a normal person. He would have to be very strong and have the skills to do it. I do not really know how to feel about all of this. On one side I am happy to get married like any other girl, but on the other hand I will be leaving my family. It is all happening way too fast. The whole palace has been in a hustle for the last few months trying to make sure everything would be done in time. The decorations, the invitations, the food, and even my attire. Oh! It was all so beautiful. There were vines going from the top of the pillars all the way down to the bottom. There were tiger lilies by every entrance and the path leading up to the castle was covered in rose petals. The way from my room to the event was also covered in roses. All the invitations were in silver ink and people were given gold coins along with the invites. The menu was everything you could think of with hundreds of desserts. He spent months and months trying to think of a challenge that would be hard to do. He asked so many people for their advice, before finally coming up with the perfect target. I just hope someone can actually do it. I do not want to marry just anyone because it is too easy, but I also do not want it to be too hard. He had a large pole which had a wheel that was spinning on top of it. Above that there is a fish and in order for someone to win me they have to first string the bow. Then they have to strike the eye of the fish with the arrow from the reflection of the water. That is going to be really difficult. Like, seriously who would be able to do that? I do not think anyone will be able to do it.
Dear Diary,
SO last night before I went to sleep, I overheard my parents talking about this issue. My mom was worried about someone actually being able to do this and win my hand in marriage. Now what my father said actually surprised me. "Do not worry," he said.
"I have chosen this because I have someone in mind. I know he will be able to perform this task very well. He is the right choice for our daughter."
My mother was shocked, just like me. "Who is it? Why did you not tell me before?"
He said, "It is the great archer, Arjuna. He is very capable and will be able to take care of our daughter the way we want her to be taken care of. She will be very happy with him. I am sure." After hearing all of this I left and went straight to my room. I do not know what to make of it. I mean I guess he is a good guy. I think I will just trust my father and what he thinks for me.
Dear Diary,
(Right after she woke up)
Today's the day. It is finally happening. The day that I had been waiting for. People from all over the country are coming to this. Kings, princes, all of the important people were coming. I wonder who will be the one to win. Would it be Arjuna, like my father predicted? Would it be someone else? Would that person be able to take care of my needs? Would he keep me happy? Ahh, so many questions! I am so nervous but it is also getting me no where. I am just going to focus on getting ready and having a good time. My father can take care of the rest.
(After the event)
I was dressed in a red and gold dress. I had jewelry covering me from head to toe and I definitely felt like a princess. Everyone was sitting in a stadium up in like stands and the people that were trying to compete were in the middle. I was sitting with a couple of my maids and my father. So many people tried and failed. I was starting to give up hope. Karna was going to try but I did not let that happen. I mean how could I let someone marry me, that is not a prince. I am a king's daughter, not a nobody that would marry someone from the streets. We took a break during the event so that people could get something to eat and drink before continuing on. A brahmin tried next and he actually managed to do it. Everyone was so shocked. I thought that Arjuna was going to win. How did this guy manage to do it? Who is he? Everyone was going towards him and some other brahmins tried to stop him. At this point I was just so confused. I really had no idea what was going on. Then Krishna stepped in and told everyone that it had been fair. He introduced himself and I finally realized that it was Arjuna who then lead me away and that was the end of it.
Draupadi's Swayamwara
Author's Note:
For this story I have not changed much other than a couple of small details. I wrote this story as a diary entry which gives you all of the information leading up to the Swayamwara. It even tells you a little bit about what happens after. I wrote this story from the point of view of Draupadi. This way you have an inside on the way she was feeling about all of this and what she was going through. The original story was not focused on her. Instead the light was on the contest and what happened during it. I decided to change that and make Draupadi the main person since all of this is for her. It would not be fair if she was the only one that we do not really know about. I chose this image because it shows Draupadi standing there on the side waiting to out the garland on someone. They do not really show a lot on Draupadi's part in this event other than she gets married. Everything is focused on the man out there about to try, Arjuana about to hit the arrow and the rest of the people sitting all around them, watching what would happen next. You can even see Krishna on the left, along with his brother, Balram.
Ganesh's Birth
Parvati and Shiva were happy but they had their differences like other normal couples. Kids. Their biggest issue. She wanted to have kids while he was not big on the family side of things.
Past
I do not know how this is going to work. I want kids and Shiva does not. I have always wanted to be a mother. I want kids of my own. I am known as the mother of the world but I have none myself.
I am going to make my own son then. If Shiva does not want to give me one then that is fine. I do not need him, I am the mother of the world. I will do it from the turmeric paste that come off from me when I am showering. I will make the face, his little arms and tiny little fingers. I will made his legs along with the little toes from the paste.
Sometime later
After doing all of that I put life into the body and he turned real. It was the happiest day of my life. He was laughing and running around. Playing with everything around him. His smile made my day. Everything was worth it, the wait, the pain of not having a child. I finally have one. He is perfect and so curious about everything. I told him to go keep guard outside while I shower. I also specifically told him to not let anyone even no matter who they are. I know he will do just that.
Ganesh's point of view
My mother told me to keep guard and not let anyone inside. It is the first thing she ever told me to do so I have to do it right. I cannot mess up at all. She is depending on me to do this for her. She gave life to me, this is the least that I could do for her. There is no one coming so this will be an easy task to complete.
Sometime later
I am so bored. There is nothing left to do while I stand here. I have played in the snow since this is the first time I have seen it. I walked back and forth for a good twenty minutes. I chased a butterfly around for a little bit but then I lost interest. I think I see someone coming. He looks very rough, with matted hair, water coming out of it, he also has a moon on top of his head. Along with a snake wrapped around his neck, he looked very scary. I knew I had to protect my mother from him. What if he tries to hurt her? I cannot let that happen.
Ganesha "Do not try to go in."
Shiva "You cannot try to stop me. I will get in."
Ganesha "I will stop you. I am strong enough to fight you and beat you."
Shiva "Do not be stupid child, you will get hurt. Just let me in and I will forgive you for this."
Ganesha "No! I will not let you in."
Shiva "Do not test my patience. I will hurt you if you do not get out of my way."
Ganesha "No. How many times do I have to tell you.?"
Shiva "That is it" *He throws the trishul at Ganesha's head and separates it from his body.*
Paravati "What is all this noise" "What just happened?"
Shiva "He would not let me in and in anger I killed the annoying child."
Pravati "No! You killed our child. How could you? Do you have no mercy? He was just a little boy. He did not know any better."
Shiva "I tried to tell him to let me in otherwise the consequences would not be good. He did not listen and was stubborn."
Paravati "You were older. You should have been patient and tried to help him understand. He did not know who you were. He was just following my orders. I told him not to let anyone in and he did just that. How could he have known that you were his father and that you could have been let in? This is all your fault. I want my son back!" *She keeps crying uncontrollably* If you do not get me my son back and healthy again, I will destroy everything!" I am the mother of this world and if I can bring live into it I can take it out too."
Shiva " I cannot bring someone back from the dead. You know this, do not act irrationally. Your anger is already creating havoc into the world."
*At this point all of the gods come in and try to calm everyone down. They wanted to know why the world was getting destroyed*
Author's Note: I saw this story on the calendar art when they were telling Ganesha's story. They talked about this particular story along with his race around the world with his brother. I went with the story of his birth to give everyone a background on how he was born and happened after it since most people would not know it. I did not trail far from the story but I added the details on how he was put on guard and then lost his head. I heard about this part of the story from a story I heard a long time ago. I decided to put the two together and write about it. I chose this particular image because it perfectly shows the anger on Shiva's face and the impulse that caused him to behead a child in a fit of anger.
Seven Secrets From Hindu Calendar Art: Devdutt Pattanaik (2009)
Past
I do not know how this is going to work. I want kids and Shiva does not. I have always wanted to be a mother. I want kids of my own. I am known as the mother of the world but I have none myself.
I am going to make my own son then. If Shiva does not want to give me one then that is fine. I do not need him, I am the mother of the world. I will do it from the turmeric paste that come off from me when I am showering. I will make the face, his little arms and tiny little fingers. I will made his legs along with the little toes from the paste.
Sometime later
After doing all of that I put life into the body and he turned real. It was the happiest day of my life. He was laughing and running around. Playing with everything around him. His smile made my day. Everything was worth it, the wait, the pain of not having a child. I finally have one. He is perfect and so curious about everything. I told him to go keep guard outside while I shower. I also specifically told him to not let anyone even no matter who they are. I know he will do just that.
Ganesh's point of view
My mother told me to keep guard and not let anyone inside. It is the first thing she ever told me to do so I have to do it right. I cannot mess up at all. She is depending on me to do this for her. She gave life to me, this is the least that I could do for her. There is no one coming so this will be an easy task to complete.
Sometime later
I am so bored. There is nothing left to do while I stand here. I have played in the snow since this is the first time I have seen it. I walked back and forth for a good twenty minutes. I chased a butterfly around for a little bit but then I lost interest. I think I see someone coming. He looks very rough, with matted hair, water coming out of it, he also has a moon on top of his head. Along with a snake wrapped around his neck, he looked very scary. I knew I had to protect my mother from him. What if he tries to hurt her? I cannot let that happen.
Ganesha "Do not try to go in."
Shiva "You cannot try to stop me. I will get in."
Ganesha "I will stop you. I am strong enough to fight you and beat you."
Shiva "Do not be stupid child, you will get hurt. Just let me in and I will forgive you for this."
Ganesha "No! I will not let you in."
Shiva "Do not test my patience. I will hurt you if you do not get out of my way."
Ganesha "No. How many times do I have to tell you.?"
Shiva "That is it" *He throws the trishul at Ganesha's head and separates it from his body.*
Paravati "What is all this noise" "What just happened?"
Shiva "He would not let me in and in anger I killed the annoying child."
Pravati "No! You killed our child. How could you? Do you have no mercy? He was just a little boy. He did not know any better."
Shiva "I tried to tell him to let me in otherwise the consequences would not be good. He did not listen and was stubborn."
Paravati "You were older. You should have been patient and tried to help him understand. He did not know who you were. He was just following my orders. I told him not to let anyone in and he did just that. How could he have known that you were his father and that you could have been let in? This is all your fault. I want my son back!" *She keeps crying uncontrollably* If you do not get me my son back and healthy again, I will destroy everything!" I am the mother of this world and if I can bring live into it I can take it out too."
Shiva " I cannot bring someone back from the dead. You know this, do not act irrationally. Your anger is already creating havoc into the world."
*At this point all of the gods come in and try to calm everyone down. They wanted to know why the world was getting destroyed*
Author's Note: I saw this story on the calendar art when they were telling Ganesha's story. They talked about this particular story along with his race around the world with his brother. I went with the story of his birth to give everyone a background on how he was born and happened after it since most people would not know it. I did not trail far from the story but I added the details on how he was put on guard and then lost his head. I heard about this part of the story from a story I heard a long time ago. I decided to put the two together and write about it. I chose this particular image because it perfectly shows the anger on Shiva's face and the impulse that caused him to behead a child in a fit of anger.
Seven Secrets From Hindu Calendar Art: Devdutt Pattanaik (2009)
Ganesha Losing his Head (2012-2015)
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