Mariah's Indian Epics Blog

Kamadeva Shooting Arrows at Shiva Image Link Ashoka Tree and Kamadeva Sacred Trees and Plants in Hinduism, Richa Sharma, Source Ashoka is a legendary and sacred tree in India, fascinating flower essence;  very fragrant, bright orange-yellow flowers, which later turn red; delicately perfumed flowers are used in temple decoration  very handsome, small, evergreen tree, with deep green foliage and  Ashoka can mean without grief or that which gives no grief the tree of love blossoms;  a symbol of love dedicated to Kamadeva, God of Love; he  cannot be destroyed by demons or gods and permeates the entire cosmos A Brief Guide to The Sacred Trees of India, Jyoti Jennings Roth, Source Ashoka: A Guard Against Grief water in which the Ashoka flowers have been washed is used as a protective and healing draught against sorrow also associated with fertility; the bark of the tree is used as a remedy for reproductive disorders and to restore fertil...

Wise Elephant Image Link Notes : The Bull That Demanded Fair Treatment- You should not let people walk all over you when you know you are worth way more than that. As the title says, you should demand what you deserve(even though I don't love that word). The Bull That Proved His Gratitude- The Bull thought that he needed to do something extravagant to help his mother out but once he did she didn't think it necessary to exhaust himself for her. She was appreciative and he stayed by her side until her death. The Horse That Held Out to the End- I interpreted this story a lot different than the Master explained it at the end. I was thinking the horse was in it for the good of the team, a good soldier ready to give it all up for the cause. The Monkey That Saved the Herd- Using a bit of innovation and wit, the Monkey King was able to hydrate his team without getting eaten by the water ogre. The Mallard That Asked for Too Much - The mallard wanted to help his family b...

The Buddha in a Tree Image Link Notes: The Hare that Ran Away - This one would be funny to tell from the point of view of the tree the fruit was rustling from. The tree was probably just shaking out its leaves and the hare runs away in fright. Taking a step back from a situation can provide clarity. The Monkey and The Crocodile - Another story my Mango tree could have told in the storybook. I don't understand why the monkey agreed to go across the river if he was already content with what he had. Was all this really to teach the crocodile a lesson? The Spirit That Lived in a Tree - Trees provide life to many organisms around them and when one tree is sacrificed, many more beings fall too. The tree saves itself and the Sal trees by being wholly selfless. The Hare That Was Not Afraid To Die - Another story the Mango could have mentioned. The Hare was the most virtuous of the group and was willing to offer up himself to someone who needed sustenance. The Parrot That Fed H...