Indian Epics

If you asked Yudi, the night was still young. Rhythmic, thumping music filled the room around him. It was carried along with the hushed and hurried voices of the other players. He sat at a grandiose oak table covered in a rich green velvet. At his table were six other men dressed in their best suits and ties. A few puffed on cigars; others swirled their glasses of scotch. All of them eyed Yudi. "I'll meet that bet." Yudi sneered as he met each of the other players' gazes. "And I'll raise you $1000." The table erupted. Three of the players slammed down their hands and yelled at Yudi. "You're bluffing. You have to be kidding." A chorus of disbelief broke out. Finally, a slender and haughty young man raised his scotch glass and simply declared, "Enough." The table fell silent once more. This man was Dura and he was the fiercest poker player that had every set foot in the lounge. Dura and Yudi glared at each other across the ta...

To me, a genius is someone who asks the right questions, works hard, acknowledges their weaknesses and works to overcome them. They're creative, kind, and self-aware. Here is a graphic I made on Photoshop:

The first story is very clear and easy to understand Duryodhana is jealous of the Pandavas I didn't realize Draupadi has emerged from a sacrificial fire Story varies slightly from the first version I read Story of Hidimbi is always told differently Draupadi becomes the wife of all of the Pandavas Arjuna is exiled and goes on many adventures Bhima kills Jarasandha in the wrestling match by tearing him in half and then frees the captive kings. Yudhishthira is fond of gambling, but unskilled, while Shakuni is a skilled gambler. Yudhishthira will not be able to refuse a challenge to play.  King Dhritarashtra grants Draupadi a boon. She asks that he free Yudhishthira. He grants her another boon, and she asks for the freedom of Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva. Dhritarashtra also returns all that Yudhishthira lost in the gambling match, which outrages Duryodhana Again, Yudhishthira cannot refuse, and again he loses, so the Pandavas must go into exile in the forest. Did no...

I'm excited for this challenge! Over the next week, I'm going to document one thing that makes me happy each day. I write in my agenda every day. So I think this will be the best way to keep track of small happy things each day! Next Thursday, I'll come back to this blog post and write about each day of the week! Friday- I worked at LOFT. A birthday party of older women came in and they were so sweet and fun to help shop! Saturday- I went to one of my favorite brunch places, Neighborhood Jam. They have great food and they make an  incredible  London Fog. The use a lavender syrup and a lemon peel to top it all off. It's a fantastic drink that makes me very happy. Sunday- Sundays are my favorite days. I go to the early service at Victory Family church. Then I make myself some sunny-side up eggs and toast on sourdough. And then I usually study the rest of the day. Monday- I had work again and then had a really productive day! Productivity makes me happy. Tuesday- I h...