Breaking the Bow: Speculative Fiction Inspired by the Ramayana Read Free

Ramayana tradition both depart from it and are part of it. They are attempts at “play” in the sense of “leela,” with the cosmos itself as the grandstage. Through charactersas complicated, intriguing, layered and flawed as those in the original streams of story that form the great Ramayana tradition, they explore what it means to be human in this universe. They are testament to the enduring power of the great epics. When Anil Menon first broached the idea of the anthology to me, as it emerged from the unforgettable first SF workshop atIIT-Kanpur in 2009,I was immediately enthusiastic. Anil did a great deal of the work in making this project a reality, including soliciting and screening stories. It was a great pleasure collaborating with him on the editing of the final stories; his instinct for fine storytelling, his acuity as an editor and his good sense and friendship are things I cherish. I should mention also that Anil insistedon a previously published Ramayana story from me, to which, after multiple hesitations, I agreed. Equally I am grateful to the intrepid team at Zubaan for their enthusiasm, creativity and courage, and for putting up with the vagaries of my schedule with unrivalled patience. And I am grateful to the authors whose stories I had the privilege to read and edit—they taught me a lot about writing. Sincemany of them are newcomers, I am both ecstatic and humbled by the great store of story-telling talent so evident in the India of today—another way in which an old tradition remains alive.

The Ramayana as an American Reality Television Show
Internet Activity Following the Mutilation of Surpanakha

Kuzhali Manickavel
     
    Statement on Surpanakha’s Blog to Fans
    Hi everyone. I just want to thank all my fans out there who have been so supportive of me during this very difficult time. Thedoctors say my ears are going to be ok but it might be a while before my breasts and my nose grow back completely. I can’t even begin to tell you how traumatized I am over this whole incident but I want my fans to know that your love and support means so much and is really helping me get through this. I am thankful for each and every one of you, love you guys.
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    Invitationto Join ‘Legal Action Against Lakshmana Now!’ Facebook Group
    On last week’s episode of The Ramayana, millions of viewers were shocked and outraged when Lakshmana cut off Surpanakha’s ears, nose and breasts on live television. Lakshmana has some serious anger management issues but we feel he has clearly crossed the line here. Take a stand NOW! Lakshmana needs tobe held accountable for hisactions! Show him that it’s NOT OK to cut somebody’s body parts off, even if that somebody is just a rakshasi! Join NOW! We are starting a petition to send to the network and we need EVERYONE’S SUPPORT!
     
    Invitation to Join ‘Surpanakha is an Ugly Rakshasi Bitch and I’m Glad Lakshmana Cut Her Tits Off ‘ Facebook Group
    Join this group if you agree that Surpanakha is a fucking rakshasi andrakshasis deserve to get their tits cut off ! Full video clips of Lakshmana’s awesome sword skills in H-D now posted! Also join the We Love Lakshmana! Group to show your support for a homeboy who isn’t scared to DO SOMETHING when people he cares about are threatened! Show some love for his awesome initiative that finally got that bitch off the show! YAY!
     
    The Real Rama’s Twitter Updates
    My beautiful wife is doing fine now. Sure feels great to have such a beautiful wife! Hope everyone is having a great day!
    Had a nice, long talk with L about what happened. Sure feels great to have such a great brother! Hope everyone is having a great day!
    Just want to say that I totally support L’s actions. I love my brother and my beautiful wife. Hope everyone is having a great day!
    Fans who want to buy a sword just like the one L used on the last episode, go to my website! Hope everyone is having a great day!
    So thankful for my