Hari Om All,
This week we started our class with Likhita Japa followed by chanting of all Shlokas.
- We discussed the cast for the Play: Characters from Mahabharata who could have been Legends. Here's the updated list:
- Ekalavya (Nikhil)
- Karna (Atreyi)
- Shikhandi (Sahaana)
- Shakuni (Riya)
- Duryodhana (Jashwanth)
- Ganga (Reya)
- Satyavati (Siri)
- Ashwathama (Archyut)
- Dushasana (Sridhar)
- Kunti (Krishna)
- Uttar Kumar (Saransh)
- Dhritarashtra (Pranay)
- Gandhari (tbd)
- Pandava Putras (tbd)
- Narrator (tbd)
- We will finalize the above list in the next few classes. We expect most of the rehearsal for the play to take place during the regular Balavihar class time.
- We discussed the remaining Battle Formations during the Mahabharata War. Here's summary of all the formations that were discussed in this class and a previous class:
- Krauncha vyuha (Heron formation)
- Makara vyuha (Crocodile formation)
- Kurma vyuha (Tortoise or Turtle formation)
- Trishula vyuha (Trident formation)
- (Divine formation)
- Padma vyuha (Lotus formation)
- Garuda vyuha (Eagle formation)
- Oormi vyuha (Ocean formation)
- Mandala vyuha (Galaxy formaton)
- Vajra vyuha (Diamond/Thunderbolt formation)
- Shakata vyuha (Box/Cart formation)
- Asura vyuha (Demon formation)
- Chakra vyuha (Wheel formation)
- Suchimukha vyuha (Needle formation)
- Sringataka vyuha (Horned formation)
- Ardha Chandra vyuha (Crescent formation)
- Mala vyuha (Garland formation)
- Detailed description of formations: http://mahabharata-research.com/military%20academy/vyuhas%20-%20the%20strategic%20formations.html
Announcements:
1. Shlokathon registration is now open. Shlokathon will be on April 4, 2020 from 1-4pm. Shlokas have to be memorized. Participation points and prizes for everyone.
Please register at:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ceAyR0VinKl6iX_DOCCZjNIAkUt_1iJTxL5KBw_C9qw/edit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ceAyR0VinKl6iX_DOCCZjNIAkUt_1iJTxL5KBw_C9qw/edit
Thank you!
Krishna and Shasi
