Ethan Kahn India Epics

Constructive Feedback and Growth Mindset Try Feedforward Instead of Feedback by Marshall Goldsmith      I really enjoyed this article because I've had experiences with the strategies discussed and I think that they're very innovative and necessary. For some people, being a leader is such a power trip that they don't like the idea of receiving constructive feedback. Some people are just in leadership positions to enjoy power over others while being immune from scrutiny. They're not in it to actually  lead  people to a better place. Which, is the very reason leadership positions were invented in the first place; to give us some kind of orderly example to follow so that we could improve. Therefore, it's necessary that leaders receive feedback so that 1. we can make sure they're not just getting some power trip out of it and 2. to actually help our leaders help us improve. Which is what leaders are for. I also liked how this article changed  feedba...

Krishna Topic Research The Universe in Krishna's Mouth      I decided to choose Krishna as my Indian topic because he is, quite simply, the most powerful character in any Hindu story. He's described as not only Vishnu's eighth avatar, but also the incarnation of Bhagavan in human form. Bhagavan is the absolute form of Brahman which holds all things within Itself. This is what puts Krishna in a league that's all his own. Krishna's life is also very exciting and adventurous. It incorporates elements from all genres of storytelling.  Krishna: Retold From The Bhagawat Puran      This tells the stories of the events before Krishna's birth, his miraculous birth, his childhood  adventures, and his battle with King Kamsa. I'm not quite sure how I would adapt these stories yet  but I know there's a ton of ways to do it because the stories seem so in depth.  Pradyumna: Son of Krishna      I didn't ev...

Rama vs. 14,000 Rakshasas Statue of Rama in Kangra District      "Certainly Shurpanakha won't be very happy that you cut off her ears and nose" said Rama,  bluntly joking. "Eh, don't be so conservative. If anything, I made the hag look better" Lakshmana  retorted back to his elder brother. The two were sitting in the jungle of Panchavati with Rama's  consort, Sita. While they were resting after defending Sita from Shurpanakha, that fierce rakshasi  was racing off into the jungle like a mangy cat.       She reached the post of her two rakshasa cousins, Khara and Dushana. "Why Shurpanakha, you  look to be in rough condition" boasted Khara. "If you ask me, she looks better" commented Dushana.  "Don't push me, Dushana! I've just run two miles through the jungle in this condition!" "Yes, why are  you bleeding" asked Khara. Suddenly, Shurpanakha's composure went from v...

Ravana and Sita      Bibliography. "Ramayana" from Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie  Web Source      Reading Notes:      * Bharata returns and finds his father dead and Rama exiled.      * Sets out into the jungle to find Rama.      * Finds him, but Rama refuses to return to the kingdom. He still wishes to fulfill his deceased father's wishes.       * Rama and company pass through a few jungle hermitages, meeting different sages and ascetics along the way. Some give him and his brother powerful celestial weapons.       * They battle a demon who tries to run off with Sita. They kill him and bury him, freeing him from a curse. The demon rises to heaven.       * They meet Ravana's sister who tries to seduce Rama. Rama refuses.       * Ravana's sister goes to one of her brothers. He...

Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana      Bibliography. "Ramayana" from Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie  Web Source      Notes:      * Vishnu agrees to incarnate on Earth in human form on behalf of the gods.       * He must be human to defeat Ravana, king of the Rakshasas.       * Born in as the four sons of King Dasharatha. Rama is the eldest.      * Rama and his brother, Lakshmana, become known for slaying demons.       * Rama lifts Shiva's bow in Mithila.       * King Janaka weds Rama to his daughter, Princess Sita.       * The 4 brothers are each wed.       * Rama becomes heir to the throne.      * Bharata is made the heir and Rama is exiled, joined by Sita and Lakshmana.      * Bharata is with Shatrughna when their fa...