Topic Brainstorm
The first topic I am considering is Creation Stories. Part of this topic would be to explore the stories of Creation within the core text of the Hindu religion, the Rigveda. This text lays out various beliefs on how the universe was created, who created it, and who is believed to be the central deity of the religion.
Another topic that interests me is Yoga. I briefly got into doing Yoga with my mom several years ago, and I appreciate the art of body engagement. Last semester, I was introduced to asanas as practiced in Indian dance, so I believe it would interesting to see the asanas as practices in the art of yoga. Also, I would like to explore the more traditional form to yoga, which was originally more physical and had a large emphasis on spirituality. In traditional yoga laid out in the Mahabharata, there are three prominent types which focus on action, devotion, and knowledge, which I would like to look into if I choose this as my project.
A topic that I explored last week and still find interesting is Rakshasas. Previously, I looked into a story about a story from the Mahabharata called Ghatotkacha: The Chivalrous Demon. If I were to delve into this topic, I would most likely explore a few different stories involving Ghatotkacha himself, as only half rakshasa, and his influence in the Mahabharata.
Lastly, Divine Iconography is a topic that caught my eye. I've always had an interest in art, and I think it will be a good topic to explore art within the Indian Epics. Each of the images of the divine figures in epic art show different representations and depictions of the divine subjects. It seems like each of the divinities can be depicted in so many different ways, and it will be exciting to see the different aspects of cultural art in India.
Another topic that interests me is Yoga. I briefly got into doing Yoga with my mom several years ago, and I appreciate the art of body engagement. Last semester, I was introduced to asanas as practiced in Indian dance, so I believe it would interesting to see the asanas as practices in the art of yoga. Also, I would like to explore the more traditional form to yoga, which was originally more physical and had a large emphasis on spirituality. In traditional yoga laid out in the Mahabharata, there are three prominent types which focus on action, devotion, and knowledge, which I would like to look into if I choose this as my project.
A topic that I explored last week and still find interesting is Rakshasas. Previously, I looked into a story about a story from the Mahabharata called Ghatotkacha: The Chivalrous Demon. If I were to delve into this topic, I would most likely explore a few different stories involving Ghatotkacha himself, as only half rakshasa, and his influence in the Mahabharata.
Lastly, Divine Iconography is a topic that caught my eye. I've always had an interest in art, and I think it will be a good topic to explore art within the Indian Epics. Each of the images of the divine figures in epic art show different representations and depictions of the divine subjects. It seems like each of the divinities can be depicted in so many different ways, and it will be exciting to see the different aspects of cultural art in India.
Divine Iconography
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