Reading Diary A

    I really enjoyed this first section of Mahabharata. It is probably my favorite so far. One of the stories I really enjoyed was the story of Vyasa and Ganesha .
     This story was lighthearted and humorous. It begins by introducing the author of Mahabharata, Vyasa. Vyasa is in need of an scribe. When he finally finds a scribe the story begins. The story revolves around a girl named Satyavati. A king named Uparichara dropped his semen into the river, impregnating a fish. This is how Satyavati was born. She was born from a fish. Because she was born form a fish she was cursed with a fishy smell. I thought this part was really funny. the only way for her to get rid of her fish smell was to remain a virgin. Satyavati kept this promise of chastity and was granted a sweet smelling smell.
    The picture that was included in the story of "Vyasa and Ganesha" illustrates Vyasa talking and Ganesha recording. It shows Vyasa reciting the story and Ganesha writing it down. This picture fit very well into this story.

(Vyasa and Ganesha)

     Another story that I enjoyed was Amba. This story was kind of sad but I still enjoyed it. This story revolves around Amba, a princess. Amba is set to marry a man she does not want. Amba is still hung up on another person, Brishma. Despite be committed to marrying another person Amba still pursues Brishma even though he does not reciprocate. This angers Amba, making her vow to destroy Brishma.