Reading Diary B: Rama

For this week’s second reading diary I decided to read another version of the Ramayana. The comic book I read was called “Rama.” This book offers the Ramayana from Rama’s perspective. I noticed subtle differences from the PDE version. One of them is when Shurpanakha falls in love with Rama. Lakshmana and Rama joke around with her and make her angry. She then reveals her true form and Lakshmana cuts of her ears and nose. She runs to her cousins for help. She returns with Kara, Dooshana, and an army. I did not remember the army coming to attack in the PDE Ramayana. A part of the story that would be cool to rewrite would be the part where Sita gets captured. What if Jatayu warned Rama that when he was chasing the dear that it was a plot to capture Sita. Then Rama could kill the deer, and go back to protect Sita.

Here is an image of the comic book I read:

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Title: Rama

Year: 1970

Author: Amar Chitra Katha