Monday, October 24, 2016

Reading Notes: Pattanaik's Calendar Art: Part E (Vishnu)

Watching Vishnu’s secrets, I learned a lot about nature. How it is very important in the Hindu religion. We are to protect the land, even though us humans destroy it. It reminds me of the real state post I had made. I could write another making it about the earth-cow. Since the earth-cow has such value to it. I could also make it into an auction. I really like the theme of that the world is in a constant flow of perfection to imperfection and back again. I can see how it turns from people who are caring for not just themselves to others who are selfish and greedy.
I am intrigued that Vishnu knew that the rules placed are to be flexible and that with time they can and will change. I was very interested in the story of Manu and the fish. I was confused as to why it ended with the Manu and his world being destroyed. I see that the act of compassion starts society, because in a sense a society is a group of people who have each other’s back. Therefore I don’t understand why when Manu showed compassion he was treated otherwise.

Dnyaneshwant was a character that was very predictable in my opinion. I like how that his parents were very dedicated and were willing to kill themselves for the sake of their children. I don’t fully understand how Dnyaneshwant gained his powers, but I like how he did not become selfish with them.


I love the comparison between Shiva and Vishnu. Vishnu is able to show Arjuna how to being with law will help him avoid adarma. The fact that Shiva will not recognize a goddess is interesting. I want to research more and possible make a love triangle between a goddess, Vishnu, and Krishna.

Dual picture of Vishnu and Shiva Photo Credits: Ramanan50.wordpress

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