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Love at First Sight: Sita and Rama
Once upon a time, a beautiful woman named Sita sat in a lush garden and began to dream about her future life. She was a single woman, but she still longed for a loving husband and beautiful children. She believed in love at first sight, however, she was unsure if that special moment would ever happen in her life. When she woke up from her dream, she saw a man across the garden. He was unlike any man she had seen before. He was very masculine with a gentle, compassionate look about him. The two made eye contact and Rama walked across the garden to talk to Sita.
As Rama made his way over, Sita felt a strong, powerful feeling come over her. Was this her love at first sight moment? Sita wanted to make sure her feeling was real. She was not going to let Rama into her heart easy. The two conversed for hours, as Rama told tales of the beats he had killed. Rama had an instant connection with Sita and continued to swoon the beautiful coquette.
After that day in the garden, Sita could not get Rama off her mind. As days past, she longed for Rama more and more. She knew Rama was to be her husband. She felt a connection to Rama, even when he was not around. One day while at the market, Sita caught a glimpse of Rama leaving the King’s palace. From across the market, the two lovers met eye to eye, and instantly knew fait had brought them together.
The two continued to converse, this time about more intimate, personal details. Sita asked Rama about his ideal family. Rama wanted to have strong boys to continue to defend his honor and protect the community. He wanted to have beautiful girls who grew up to be queen. Most of all, he wanted to have a loving relationship built upon trust with Sita. He wanted to love Sita with all of his heart. Sita wanted his love as well. She began to blush and threw herself into the waiting arms of Rama.
Although Sita played hard to get in the beginning, she knew that Rama was the love of her life. The two got married, and even though Rama had been exiled from the kingdom, the two continued to love and honor their marriage, even though they were miles apart. And they lived happily ever after.
Bibliography: Narayan, R.K. (1972) The Ramayana
Hello Tyler! I think you re-told Rama and Sita's story very simple and beautifully. You described their love connection and passion really well. I think if I re-told their story, it'd be very similar to this. I do think that trust and dedication are extremely important, especially for a long distance relationship. I think the picture and the background of your blog and stuff are also perfect. They intertwine with the mood and the feel of your story very well. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your alternate version of Rama and Sita falling in love. I liked how you developed the setting for your story, as well as telling the reader Sita's state of mind before she saw Rama. I noticed that the bow challenge was absent from your retelling, and your story was more focused on the love between the two characters.
ReplyDeleteHi Tyler! I love the way that you chose to retell how Sita and Rama met and fell in love. Your version seems more believable, giving them time together to actually talk and recognize the other as a person. I think that the meeting beforehand gives more of a connection than the initial story where she falls madly in love with him after a brief glimpse. I think you did a great job on your retelling this week! Keep up the good work!
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