Peter's India Blog

1. Holidays and Festivals I have found this topic of various kinds of Indian holidays and festivals to be very interesting. I personally like all kinds of holidays and festivals, and the Indian ones obviously seem a bit exotic yet very fun. India is a very big country (hence it's called subcontinent), and I like the fact that festivals and holidays vary greatly throughout the subcontinent. So holidays and festivals are one of the topics that I can think about making stories. 2. Food We as humans all eat. I'm certainly no exception. I love to eat food. Nevertheless, one authentic cuisine that I haven't tried is Indian cuisine. I know the country is big and diverse, so the recipes and ingredients differ from region to region. I certainly can write with passion and genuine interest about different types of authentic Indian cuisine. 3. Music I'm almost always listening to music and sounds throughout the day. I have several earphones and headphones for different...

I found this story of the cunning crane and the crab the most fascinating among all Jatakas stories. It is simple, yet tells the importance of wisdom and strategy. “Dear Fish,” said the Crane, “I am so sorry to see you cooped up in this hole. I know a beautiful lake close by, deep and fresh and cool, and if you like I will carry you there.” I like how the crane is so cunning and somewhat persuasive. “I’m not so cruel as all that. I have eaten a fish now and then” — he saw it was of no use denying that, because they knew he had — “but I have plenty of other food, and it goes to my heart to see you here. In this hot water you will all be boiled fish before long!” This not only sounds cunning to the fish, but I think it's really persuasive. The crane is trying to persuade the fishes with evidences. 'Then the Crane saw what a fool he had been to let a Crab put a claw round his neck. He knew that the Crab could kill him if he liked, and he was f...

There are many, many interesting Indian epic stories. Stories of gods and goddesses are really interesting and fun to read! One interesting story that I have found is Vali: The Downfall of an Arrogant King . I found this story to be fascinating because it shows how fighting and struggle for power are some of the most common themes in Indian epics. Another story that I have found interesting is the story of Kumbhakarna the Sleeping Giant . This story can tell an interesting revere that Indian epics has on giants and large figures. The very size of Kumbhakarna scares his opponents, Rama's army. It was also interesting to find an ally connection between Ravana, who is an enemy of Rama, and Kumbhakarna the Giant. Third story that I have found interesting is the story of Uloopi: The Naga Princess who Fell in Love with Arjuna . It was very interesting to read about the love story of Uloopi the Naga Princess who fell in love with Arjuna. It was a sad story of unrealized love (...