Mariah's Indian Epics Blog

Parijata Tree also known as Indian Coral Tree Image Link From my place in the high heavens, under the watchful care of Sachi, I observed the happenings in the universe around me. Over the years I grew a fascination with Earth. The ability of its residents to both awe and disgust me was incredible. When the humans showed kindness and love, all I wanted was to experience those positive emotions with them. Sometimes when a special few had the opportunity to visit the heavens, I'd stretch my branches as close to them as possible. They were just so interesting! I wanted to tell my precious caretaker Sachi my longing to visit Earth but could never work up the courage. She was so attached to me I felt terrible to say out loud I wished to leave her side, even if it were to be a quick separation. One day, when Indra was sitting under my leaves, I requested that if such an occasion came up for me to be sent to Earth he would allow me to go. After some contemplation he agreed. We b...

A Parijata Tree that went back to the heavens after Krishna's passing Image Link Notes : Surya the Sun God comes down and visits with Satrajit; Satrajit asks to see the Sun God in in its pure form; Surya grants Satrajit a wish which was to have the Syamantaka jewel Krishna said that Satrajit wasn't quite worthy to hold the jewel so Satrajit gave it to his brother thinking Krishna was going to steal it from him The jewel passes through many hands and Krishna is accused of killing Satrjit's brother Krishna goes to clear his name and fights the bear for over 20 days; his warriors think he has been killed and Dwarka mourns Krishna returns with the jewel and the bear kings daughter; Satrajit is so embarrassed that he offers Krishna his daughter as another wife; more strife with the jewel; in the end Akrura keeps it Balarama throws a fit about the river not answering his calls about bathing him Krishna's son Padyumna is eaten by a fish and adopted by Mayadevi I...

Dwarka Image Link Notes: Vishnu decides to allow a reincarnation of himself at the insisting of Brahma and Shiva I thought Kansa killed all of Devaki's children but it says that he would let them since they weren't the 8th child (should've kept reading, Kansa does end up killing them) Vasudeva's other wife Rohini gives birth to the 7th child Balarama who is the other reincarnation of Vishnu; he will help guide the other reincarnation throughout different times in life When Kansa learned Krishna was living he order his soldiers and demons to find him and kill all male children Krishna starts his troublemaking early (write a story based on one of his pranks) Balarama and Rohini live with Krishna and his adoptive family Kansa thought if he couldn't kill Krishna maybe he could kill his greatest companion Balarama The gods are so sensitive; Indra throws a fit and makes everyone's life miserable because they worshipped someone other than him Krishna is...