Reading Notes: Pattanaik's Calendar Art Part D (Shiva, Devi)

 

Sati

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Source: Wikipedia

Wow, I would describe part two of Shiva’s story as nothing but intense. Shiva becomes a householder after Sati induces him, and is now Shankara. The concept of social order is interesting in this part because there is no such thing as order in what Shiva did—he beheaded his father-in-law. I think this story has a lot to do with civilization and what is accepted in society. I want my story to portray this concept with the character’s intense scenes still there, but with a twist.

I think Devi is one of my favorites. This video about Devi starts off by saying “desire and destiny create life.” I love this concept. I want this to show in my own story. I also like how there was a wedding that never happened. I think this would add suspense to my own story. A married goddess uses her energy to keep her home well, but according to this video an unmarried woman uses her energy to protect—what an interesting concept!

The concepts in this tale can be applied to the real world today, and I would like to portray these stories to show a relatable idea in my own story. I look forward to using these ideas in my own story for this week.
 
Bibliography: Devdutt's Pattanaik's Seven Secrets from Hindu Calendar Art