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[hunterartemis]

Vishakhatantra Headcanon #6.1: The Seven questions

I have been out for... IDK, three years because I lost inspiration. I almost deleted everything but I didn't. So Here I am, looking through my notes and some reblog suggested that a post should exist on the "Seven Questions" asked during sorting. So here is what I came up with.

The questions asked in the Vishakhatantra sorting have been the same for centuries, but no one could crack the code to cheat their way through a specific house because the psychic link formed with the student and the inquisitor breaks and erases all memories of the question as soon as the student steps out from the ablutionary pool, filled with Truth Serum.

along with seven questions these factors come to play:

Ascendant: Which sign was rising in the East when one was born and where the house lord is placed. Usually House lord placed in own house, 10th, 9th, 11th places one in houses of Sun, Jupiter and Mars.

Day of Birth: Seven days a week, each day is governed by Planet. Thus it is taken into consideration

Place of Sun: Sun in 1st, 5th, 9th, 10th house, exalted, aligned with Mars or Jupiter places one in house of Mars and Sun. Sun in 7th, 6th, 4th is placed in houses of Venus or Moon. If sun is afflicted, they usually go with Saturn

Place of Moon: An exalted and Debilitated moon determines the place highly amongst all. An exalted Moon in Taurus, Cancer moon usually goes with the house of Moon or Mercury. Afflicted moons usually suffer from emotional excess. They are usually taken by Jupiter and Saturn to control their own mind.

The questions are meant to be answered with one word, and the response extracted from the students are their deepest, most raw self.

What is the cause of your existence? (triggers the question of Root Chakra)

Why do you feel? (Cause of Sacral Chakra)

What becomes strength? (triggers Solar Plexus)

What is the purpose of love? (Triggers Heart Chakra)

What is best to be said? (triggers throat chakra)

In a place most hostile what to see first? (triggers the third eye)

What shall you choose to become if none is expected from you? (Triggers the Crown chakra)

The Students meant for Bhadrapada, house of Saturn shall choose most practical, relatable answers with no much spiritual or intuitive meaning. Such as

cause of existance: Parents

cause of emotions: being alive

cause of strength: security

purpose of love: connection

best to say: truth

to see first: survival

to become: Better

The students meant for Anantasoumya, house of Moon shall choose emotional, sensitive often intuitive answers. such as

cause of existence: Blessings

cause of emotions: heart

cause of strength: love

purpose of love: to breath

best to say: kind words

to see first: the good

to become: kinder

students meant for Ksatragam, house of Mars chooses both practical yet harsh answers which edges on competitive

cause of existence: to be chosen

cause of emotion: external world

cause of strength: virility

purpose of love: to protect

best to say: silence

to see first: recuperation

to become: stronger

students meant for Yajurmitra, House of venus tends on muchmore diplomatic answers. Such as

Cause of existence: Need

Cause of Emotions: being alive

Cause of Strength: Wealth

purpose of love: essential

Best to Say: required by Time

To see first: beauty

to become: Harmonious

The students of Rahavyasa, House of Mercury and Rahu answer in intellectual, informative and opportunistic way. Such as

Cause of Existence: By design

Cause of Emotion: weakness

Cause of strength: intellect

Purpose of love: to connect

Best to Say: To disarm

To see first: opportunity

To become: Informative

The students of Uttarashada, House of Sun answer in a courageous and visionary manner. Such as

Cause of Existance: To design

cause of emotions: People

Cause of strength: belief

Purpose of love: to change for something better

Best to say: to encourage

To see first: the possibility

to become: a leader

The students of Punarvasu, House of Jupiter and Ketu answer in a benevolent and detached manner which combines compassion of Moon and intellect of Mercury

cause of existance: Will of Universe

Cause of emotion: being one with being

Cause of strength: Force of Good

Purpose of love: Love itself

Best to say: Dogma

to see first: the good

to become: enlightened

Sorting in Vishakhatantra is both where one fits, what one possesses but yet to discover and what one has the potential to become. Even if someone fits for the House of Sun with all good dignity of Sun and Ascendant Lord but is afflicted by arrogance and idleness, he will be sent to the house of Mars or Saturn to hone hardship and discipline. Thus, despite not every house being designed for specific qualities, every house has the potential to produce unique individuals despite what they stand for

[hunterartemis]

Hey, @hunterartemis just wanted to know if any new Vishakhatantra headcanons are to come?

Yes definitely, but I have not yet decided when since I have a very packed schedule right now. But thanks for asking

[hunterartemis]

Btw I love your headcannons and am eagerly waiting for the next part of vishakhatantra headcannons.

why thank you! These comments do make my day

[hunterartemis]

Hey, just wanted to ask where is vishakhatantra exactly located?

I have hinted it in my first headcanon a little bit, and I will go into detail in near future. To hint, it would be somewhere in central India

[hunterartemis]

Hi

Is there any way i can contact you instead of putting up an ask cause I'm making a universe in my head and I want to have your consent for the story and how it works out but I don't want to put the plotline out in the open....

I'm talking about the Vishaktantra headcanons by the way

Thank you

No dude sorry, I don't do personal contact.

[hunterartemis]

Hi, this is weird but anyways. I just read your post "The Kate Sharmas in Real Life : Indian women in 19th Century Attire" and I was wondering if you could direct me to any source you used for it? Because I'm really interested in the topic and I'm currently doing research on it. Thank you so much! <3

To be honest, I looked at some paintings of the Queens and Princesses of Princely states of India and thought to write about it

[hunterartemis]

Hi.....

Can you talk a little bit more about the uniforms in vishaktantra?

And the evolution of the uniform according to fashion and whatis considered appropriate to wear and all?

oh yes, I will. I am researching on the topic and I wish to curate a good one. Thanks for reminding

[hunterartemis]

Hey! Are you on Instagram? I need your help with my writing related to fiction. Can you please share your ID if you're?

no i am not on anywhere... I prefer to remain anonymous. It was gracious of you to ask me about fictions but I don’t think I can be of any help, I am pretty sporadic and I have been underground for over an year. You must look for someone who is a bit more regular than me

[hunterartemis]

Hiii!!!!

I'm a huge fan of your vishaktantra headcanons.

Could you please tag me for them. And I'm dying to write a marauders era FF with the headcanons.

Also is there any chance to see vishaktantra as the home of magic or as the birth place of all magic and thus a home to every wizard out there?

first answer: thankyou so much

second answer: absolutely and do tag me in your fics too. 

third answer: no comments yet, because I am expanding it still in my mind... a lot to research and a lot to write

[hunterartemis]

So I thought, What if Kanthony had a Bollywood Playlist?

Yeah, not many brown girls show up in a steamy Regency storyline and this must be venerated with a bollywood playlist (other than the haldi time string quatret version of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham) I have given links on the title of the songs to enjoy

1. Ajab Si ( From the Film “Om Shanti Om” )

The title of the song means “something strange”. It speaks about the strange beauty in the beloved’s eye. The scene of the song depicts the hero smitten with the eyes of the heroine, and has a fateful encounter with her when she is publically walking into a glamourous red carpet. Although the first encounter of Kate and Anthony was not in public but in private, but I do have a feeling that the first time Anthony saw her, he felt drawn. The song also speaks about being dumbstruck by the air of the beloved and her beauty and Anthony was surely dumbstruck by Kate’s scathing comment: “your character is as deficient as your horsemanship,”

2. Dilbar Mere (From Satte pe Satta)

A classic Golden Era number inspired from the tunes of Donauwellen Walzer (aa tune which inspired quite a number of Bollywood songs in the golden era) I think this song fits perfectly for Anthony when he tries to win both the sisters over, especially Kate by hook nook and crook so that he could marry the season’s diamond, Edwina. The song is like a challenge thrown to the beloved. “My darling” the song means “how much will you torment me? I shall light a fire to your heart that you’ll have not choice but to melt”. It reminds of of Anthony reminding Kate “by the end of your stay, I can assure you, your opinion of me would much improve”

3. Dil Yeh Ladaku (From Saala Khadoos)

The number is quite different. The scene depicts how the student falls in love with the teacher she so desperately hates. In the second and third episode we saw a delicious bit of rivalry between the two headstrong and very independent character. The lyrics says “my heart which is a fighter now fights with itself today” The song is filled with cuteness and confusion of falling in love with someone whom you seem to despise. (not to mention the title of the movie means : Bloody Scrooge)

4. Lahu Muhn Lag Gaya (from Raam Leela)

This is a steamy number from a film which was loosely based on Romeo and Juliet: two people from enemy gangs falling in love. The scene of the song depicts a scene from Holi, where the heroine completely captures the hero’s heart after she kisses him in stealth. This act befuddles the Hero and after a few awkward moments, he shares a few flirtatious moments. The title means “I have tasted the blood, which had slept in my veins, the vigor has awakened.” I particularly love this number for the Viscount and Kate’s “bee scene” and Anthony’s befuddlement after Kate unwittingly flashes her thigh during the hunt

5. Ajeeb Dastan Hy Yeh (from Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi)

Another golden era number for our favourite couple. The song is quite poetic that portrays “the one that got away” feel before Katy Perri made it famous. Even the movie title means “my heart my own and my beloved is of someone else’s”. I think it captures the perfect feeling both Kate and Anthony faces after Anthony’s engagement with Edwina. Anthony practically gets mad when he hears for the first time Kate saying “I am returning to India” and Kate practically breaks her heart when Anthony proposes Edwina

6. Shiqayat (from Gangubai Kathiawari)

The title that means “complaint” starts with the lines “it takes great heart to spend your evenings with only the memories of your beloved; it takes great heart to kill yourself everyday” then it proceeds “I have heard he has great complaints about me, it could only mean he has great love for me”. The context of the song is really painful: the heroine marries her beloved off to another girl because of greater motive and she comes to attend the wedding: drunk and sad and avoids looking at her beloved, who is now newly wed. The context is self explanatory: both Kate and Anthony’s denial of love : “it will be bearable and it will pass and it will feel as if we never felt it before.” ouch

7. Tu Janey Na (From Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani)

The scenario is the hero is helping the girl he loves to run away with the guy the heroine loves. He is practically arranging the marriage alter for the girl. The song starts with “How to tell you why I want you, Darling I can’t; what my heart wishes to say my eyes tell to you, but you don’t know”. I really really imagine Anthony would be thinking something like this when he stands in the alter and Kate walks down the aisle as Edwina’s Bridesmaid. The song also says “we didn’t meet even if you and I met each other, there is a thousand mile chasm between us” this feeling must be solidifying as Anthony saw every moment pass to his wedding.

8. O Meri Jaan (From Life in a Metro)

It is a long struggle of social standing, situation and then the grand realisation of love for one another... despite all the circumstances. The song is about warmth of love and following the selfish desire for the beloved, I think, when Anthony cries and tries to propose, this song would be perfect, the climax of the song says “my heart does not understand any other relation, I don’t know what has happened to it, my arms seeks you madly and only you... where are you oh my life my love”

[hunterartemis]

Anachronism in Bridgerton is one thing, but this is whole another level of wrong

Mirza Ghalib, is one of the famous Urdu poet in India. I know western media is suddenly so preoccupied with the Brown population since India’s rise in global stature and the Indian Educated Diaspora becoming strong and aware with every passing moment, but if they think dropping any name just like that will get the minds of happy Indians, they are so wrong.

First of all in 1813, Mirza Ghalib wasn’t even in the poetic center. Although he started writing in the age of 11, but he still had far and wide to go until he reaches that level. He was in the Mughal court during the 1850s, especially with the patronage of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor. Do You know who would have been in Delhi Throne when Edwina is in London? Jahandar Shah... a person who couldn’t have been there without the help of the Wazir, Zulfikar Khan. 

Now, what she should have said instead, what are the some of the most famous poets of that time? Honestly, I cannot remember any iconic names (because I am not well versed at the subject of Urdu or Persian poetry) other than Amir Khusroo: a historian, a poet and a singer. His “Chaap Tilak” ghazal was dedicated to his guru Nizamuddin Auliya would have been perfect because it sounds like a romantic dedication, something Edwina would want to do.

It is also inherently strange for Western Media to get things anachronically wrong when they preached Indians for many years what or how they should view their history.

[hunterartemis]

The Kate Sharmas in Real Life : Indian women in 19th Century Attire

As an Austenite, I find Bridgerton an abomination, from the costume to plotline. However, like many people I found the 2nd season a bit tolerable especially the storytelling. Simone Ashley who was Kate Sharma (it’s rather pronounced as “sher-ma”) reminded me someone, especially someone dressed in western clothes in colonial India.

It is a preconceived notion by many that Indian people, especially women did not wore western clothes until it was post 1960s, but it is not true. The most fundamental garment, a blouse for saree was a Victorian addition. The eastern Indian women often worn saree as a single garment, and in ancient times, Saree or “akhanda vastra” (undivided cloth) was worn with a “kanchuki” underneath, or an Indian version of Bandeau. Blouse, in its modern form was then called a Chemise (semij, as the local vernacular called it). It came as in late 19th century, and the trendsetters were Upper class Bengali women. Rabindranath Tagore mentions how modern yet scandalising it was for a woman to wear a “Semij” in his numerous novels, especially in Chokher Bali .The picture below is of Princess Sudhira of Cooch Behar wearing what can be deemed as the earliest Indo-Western Fusion fashion in 1900s (she was known to have some good european wardrobe)

You might be thinking, Indo-Western garment is not anything near to the empire line Regency costume! yes, it is not. But before you at me, behold this historical photograph.

She is Maharani Suniti Devi, Queen of the Princely state of Cooch Behar, North Bengal. This shot was taken at 1902. I Know I am 100 years too late but during the 1813 Indian royals were busy from saving their states from the British Subsidiary Alliances, and Artisans were getting crushed by the flooding capitalists as the Monopoly of the East Indian Company was abolished by the 1813 Charter Act--- long story short, they didn’t wear the western garments that early. I picked her photo specifically because Simone Ashley, as Kate Sharma reminded me of her. Tall, slim, thin mouth, bright eyes, voluminous hair and dark skin. 

It is not that there are no dark skin rulers in India, and there were no royal women who donned western clothes--there are: in Fact the Daughter of Daleep Singh, the last Sikh Emperor and the Maharani of Kapurthala, both were photographed in Late Edwardian costumes in the beginning of 20th century. My pick is specially Suniti Devi because she exudes a classic ethnic Bengali beauty. I am emphasising on the fact Bengali because in Indian pop-culture Bengali women are portrayed as docile soft shy beings venerated for their big eyes and pliant beauty. However here you can see that this women is anything but. She is properly clothed in Late Victorian gown. From the prim contours of the waist it is clear that she is wearing proper undergarments like longline corset; light bustle as it was fashionable at that time and the correct petticoat. Loose but well arranged Gibson curls define her thick Bengali waves at the front of the head. The entire thing does not come off as costume-like, she looks like she was made for wearing it: she was not obviously corset trained because Indians often prefer loose fitted clothing and yet she does not look least bit out of place in that dress. 

Despite everything western in that dress from the Gibson hair to the black passmentary lace detaiiing on the white skirt, there is a distinct Indianness that graces the outfit. A long trail of English tulle is draped across the chest, as to emulate the shoulder drape of the saree: in India, a gentleman’s daughter is required to cover her chest with the drape of saree or a light scarf with Salwar. She didn’t need to; she was a Maharani, she could go without it, but she chose to drape it anyway. she also wears bangles in both hands, again a Custom by Bengali women who think a girl should not leave her wrists empty, because it symbolises widowhood. It was unlikely for a Victorian or Edwardian woman to wear bangles in both hands, especially without gloves-- but she did it anyway.

This distinct Indianness with western outfit is the exact essence which Kate replicated in the Wedding Scene

[hunterartemis]

I still don't really understand what categorises someone's house in your Mahoutokoro headcanons (which are awesome btw)

Like I know that how each house came to be has been spoken about but I haven't really picked up on what characteristics actually set each house apart

Or maybe I'm just blind idk

But anyways your headcanons are super cool!!

Okay... It's a bit late, but Still I answer:

House Keikain: they value courage, dedication and assertiveness. Like Exorcism that requires firm hand, determination and fearlessness from evil spirit, they value these. Think them as Generals in the battlefield. They are also great martial leaders.

House Matsuyama: they value humility, empathy, delicacy and forgiveness. Like Art of medicine, they are skillful, delicate and mutable to the needs of the ailed. Think them as medics or healers.

House Yonomori: they are materialistic, diplomatic and ambitious. Like legilimens which they practice they can bend anyone's mind to suit the ways they deem necessary. Thus they are great with speech (diplomacy) think them as politicians or advisors to the government

House Hideyoshi: they are logical, perceptive and vigilant. Like astrology and divination that they practice, they are futurists and they never miss any tiny detail that occur in the life... and thus they predict the future. Think them as logisticians or stratagists.

House Nobuyuki: They are idealistic, curious and creative. Like the art of scripture that they practice, they see the physical world and transform that to something new. They are the artists, creators and intellectual thinkers.

Hope I made this clear, And sorry again for the late reply

[hunterartemis]

Nice headcanons!

thankyou. feedbacks are very encouraging

[hunterartemis]

Vishakhatantra Headcanon #6: Sorting To the Noble Linages

This was requested by Anonymous, and thanks for that I had a boost in my writing process

Vishakhatantra does sorting a little differently than other schools. The sorting ceremony starts the moment a child is born in the Indian Wizarding territory. This is the longest sorting process in all the Wizarding schools

Kundli 

Kundli or Birthchart is the astrological chart of a person born within Indian territory. The moment a child is born with magical blood, his or hers or theirs’ birth chart shall manifest in the chronical entry of Ministry of Birth. If there is a birth chart of a person present in the Ministry In India, it is the sign of legitimation of  magical birth. birth chart is the first category to be considered for sorting. In the Kundli, four things are considered for sorting:

Ascendant: the zodiac sign that was rising in the east during the time of birth of the child, the significator of body and appearance. It’s the first house.

Placement of the Ascendant Lord: Whether the Ascendant Lord (Sun-Leo, Moon-Cancer, Mercury- Gemini & Virgo, Mars- Scorpio & Aries, Saturn- Aquarius & Capricorn, Jupiter- Pisces and Sagittarius, Venus-Libra and Taurus) is placed in the ascendant or some other houses from 2-12.

Solar Sign: the significator of soul, and which house from 1-12 it is placed

Lunar Sign: the significator of mind, and which house from 1-12 it’s placed

Prashasti

Literally meaning “Ode” or “praises”. In this ceremony, the existing students of Vishakhatantra perform something in the praise of their respective house. It can be a musical performance, or display of martial bravery. It is the introduction of the houses to the newcomers--a very jolly orientation process. This usually takes place early in the morning, and it is over by Midday. The students usually prepare for this from the ending phase of previous academic year.

Pariksha

This is the true sorting ceremony where a child is sorted in a house in Vishakahatantra. In the banquet hall, where children of seven household are sitting on the floor for upcoming meal this interview is conducted by the seven heads of the houses. Standing there, the child is asked Seven questions, each for every head of the house. The name of the Child is announced loudly by the Dvarpal (doorkeeper), door swings open and only one child is allowed entry in the banquet hall. The child has to walk on a long shallow pathway of water as “Feet Washing Ceremony” and then he is made to stand on the pool of a liquid which is not truly liquid, i.e. it does not wet any object.

Sapta Prashna

Literally means “Seven questions”. There is no wrong answer to these. The biggest twist it how they are asked. The examiners/interviewers establish a mental link with the student standing on the pool of liquid and through that link they ask the question. This was devised by Lady Anusuya, the first head of the House Anantasoumya. It is literally impossible to fabricate the answer of the questions for getting into a house of the student’s wish. When a child is determined in an house, a ring appears on the child’s finger with the gemstone of the respective house.

Uttarasada, Ruby= ring finger of right hand

Anantasoumya, Pearl= index finger of left hand

Rahavyasa, Emerald= little finger of dominant hand 

Punarvasu, Chrysoberyl cat’s eye= little finger of non-dominant hand

Yajurmitra, Pink Diamond= middle finger of left hand

Kshatragam, Oxblood Coral= Ring Finger of left hand

Bhadrapada, Sapphire= Middle finger of Right Hand

With passing of each stage of learning, a single leaf of the representative tree of that house appear on the metal portion of the ring (the highest number being seven) This ring disappears once the child passes the degree of school. The ring also turns invisible when a student is outside the boundary of the school (due to the Spell of Tamas by Saturn). The ring is enchanted and it binds itself with the life force of the student, thus it is impossible to take off or lose. It was created as an anti-theft mechanism.

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[hunterartemis]

Hey can you make a headcanon about the sorting of the school

i am actually working on that. Hope I will be able to upload soon.

[hunterartemis]

Hi! I just found your account and I’m in love with your Indian headcanons and school and such.

I was wondering, would it be okay to use some of these ideas for a fic I’m writing? You’ll be credited, of course.

Sure. But I want creds okay, because I may be writing fics soon. Requests are coming. Hope you'll consider