#Chitrasena

[blue-lotus333]

Hiiii!! What are your top three mahabharat ships

1. Arjun x Krishna (ofcccc)

2. Subhadra x draupadi

3. Arjun x Chitrasena (the King of the Gandharvas)

[lokuhapuarachchi]

A Dance Icon Who Shaped Sri Lanka’s Cultural Identity

Sri Lanka bids farewell today to one of its most revered cultural treasures, Wajira Chithrasena, a legendary dancer whose grace, dedication, and visionary approach to traditional dance left an indelible mark on the nation’s artistic landscape. Her passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

Wajira Chithrasena was more than just a dancer; she was an institution in herself. Born into a lineage steeped in the rich heritage of Sri Lankan dance, she was the wife and muse of the renowned dancer and choreographer Chitrasena, and together, they formed the most powerful duo in preserving and reimagining the classical dance forms of Sri Lanka. The Chithrasena Dance Company, founded by her husband, became a beacon of artistic excellence under her profound influence.

She is often celebrated as the first female dancer in Sri Lanka to bring the traditionally male-dominated Kandyan dance to center stage, breaking barriers and expanding the horizons of the art form. Wajira’s artistry was defined by her ability to marry technique with soul. Every gesture, every rhythm she embodied resonated with a deep connection to the land, its myths, and its people.

Her choreography was a narrative of Sri Lanka's history, its struggles, its triumphs, and its spiritual essence. Whether performing solo or with her troupe, Wajira’s movements were filled with emotion, precision, and a profound sense of purpose. She taught generations of dancers the significance of discipline and the power of expressing stories through the body.

Even beyond the stage, her influence was felt in the revival of Sri Lankan arts, not only preserving traditional forms but also introducing them to global audiences. She and her family opened doors for Sri Lankan dance on international platforms, making her an ambassador of the island's cultural richness.

As we reflect on her life, it becomes clear that Wajira Chithrasena was more than a dancer. She was a symbol of resilience, dedication, and cultural pride. Her commitment to dance, to her students, and to the preservation of an ancient tradition that was in danger of being forgotten will forever be etched in Sri Lanka’s history.

Though she has left the stage, her spirit will continue to move through the many dancers and artists she has inspired. The rhythms of her dance will echo in our hearts, reminding us of the beauty and power of our cultural roots.

Rest in peace, Wajira Chithrasena. You may have danced your final performance, but your legacy will live on in every step, in every beat of the drum, and in every movement that tells the story of Sri Lanka.

by / Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi

[h0bg0blin-meat]

Obsessed with Arjuna:

Krishna

Karna

Draupadi

Uloopi

Subhadra

Crush on/ In love with Arjuna:

Krishna

Draupadi

Subhadra

Uloopi

Chitrangada

Chitrasena

Arjuna harem be like

*sips coffee aggressively*

LMFAOO

So true bestie

[hasarjunadoneanythingwrong]

Do you think that we'll get all of the Pandava and Kaurava brothers?

ALL of the kaurava brothers is doubtful to me-there were 100 of them and only four have a majorly significant role (Duryodhana, the eldest, as well as Dushasana, Vikarna, and Chitrasena). The rest just kind of exist, and I’m pretty sure they’re the masked people that show up in Duryodhana’s np. They also had a paternal half brother Yuyutsu and a sister Duhsala- I could see any of them possibly being implemented at some point? Vikarna and Yuyutsu would both be interesting because they both had issues with what their brothers were doing and how they acted but only Yuyutsu ended up actually breaking away with them because of it (and he was the only male kaurava to survive the war because of it which would be an interesting angle to explore); but I can never really predict what triggers them to make a servant and when as it was literally 7 years before they put Bhima in and he’s like, one of the most obvious choices.

For the pandavas, yudhisthira is the big one given he tends to be heavily involved in a lot of stuff and the drama between duryodhana getting antsy that his dad/dad’s advisors would prefer to hand the kingdom over to him is what triggers a lot of the conflict in the first place (he’s also a major player in stuff like the dice game which has now been mentioned more explicitly). The twins…I could see them working as characters that they have more freedom to be creative with as there’s less about them compared to the other brothers (and they do like duo units, although they don’t HAVE to be attached) but it would surprise me if they showed up before the eldest brother.

[buzz-london]

Āhuti | Dance production by Nrityagram & Chitrasena Dance Company

[globalnetworkingbarter]

Apasaras Facts

Some of the most famous Apsaras in Hindu mythology include Menaka, Urvashi, Rambha, and Tilottama. These Apsaras are often associated with specific gods or stories in Hindu mythology.

According to some Hindu traditions, Apsaras are believed to be as sisterly relation with goddess Lakshmi, who is associated with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.

In Hindu art, Apsaras are often depicted wearing ornate jewelry, flowing robes, and elaborate headdresses. They are also sometimes shown riding on celestial animals such as swans or peacocks.

The 26 apsaras of Indra's court are each said to symbolise a different facet of the performing arts, drawing comparisons to the Muses of ancient Greece.

The origin of the apsaras is described in the Ramayana and Puranas. Apsaras are further associated with water by relating them to the churning of the ocean, water sports, and groups such as nagas.

In many of the stories related in the Mahabharata, apsaras appear in important supporting roles. Here is one such list, Ghritachi, Menaka, Rambha, Purvachitti, Swayamprabha, Urvashi, Misrakeshi, Dandagauri, Varuthini, Gopali, Sahajanya, Kumbhayoni, Prajagara, Chitrasena, Chitralekha, Saha, and Madhuraswana—these and thousands more, possessed of eyes like lotus leaves, were employed in enticing the hearts of individuals practicing rigid austerities, and they danced there

The Mahabharata documents the exploits of individual apsaras, such as Tilottama, who rescued the world from the rampaging asura brothers Sunda and Upasunda, and Urvashi, who attempted to seduce the hero Arjuna.

A recurring theme in the Mahabharata is that of an apsara sent to distract a sage from his ascetic practices. One story embodying this theme is that recounted by the epic heroine Shakuntala to explain her own parentage.

[panicinthestudio]

Nrityagram: Samhāra Revisited, July 18, 2020

Nrityagram, India's lionized classical dance company, returns to The Temple of Dendur in The Sackler Wing, this time in collaboration with Sri Lanka's equally acclaimed Chitrasena Dance Company. Samhāra Revisited brings together brilliant dance traditions with shared ancient roots, accompanied by a live original score.

The Met

[inc0rrectmyths]

Sundaralekhan ; Hindu Myth Event

Day - 3 : Favorite Other Character(s)

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The Apsaras of Heaven

The Apsaras are dancers and seductresses of the heavens. In Rig Veda, it's stated that there are 26 Apsaras. Each representing one form of dance. They are said to be so beautiful that even the gods can't resist their charm. They perform in the gods council to entertain the immortals. The 26 Apsaras according to sources are - Menaka, Rambha, Urvashi, Tilottama, Rohini, Ghritachi, Nanda, Purvachitti, Swayamprabha, Mirakeshi, Dandagauri, Varuthini, Sahajanya, Prajagara, Chitrasena, Chitralekha, Devasena, Madhuraswana, Gopali, Khumbhayoni, Manjukeshi, Saudamini, Sunanda, Manorama, Sulochana and Dhriti.

[blackknight-100]

I wish you would write a fic centering Vrishasena and his secretive love affair

Okay, this put me in a fix, and also, I'm not sure Vrishasena's canonical wife had a name, so really sorry for the late answer. Here you are:

1.

Padmavati nudged Karna, hard. Chitrasena poked his side, “Look. Look at bhaiyya.”

Karna looked. Vrishasena, dressed in a flamboyant green dhoti and wrapped in red angavastra was tiptoeing towards the stables in what he cleary believed was a sneaky manner.

Karna raised his eyebrows and wondered mildly, “Where is he going?”

Dvipata giggled. Shatrunjaya rolled his eyes. Padmavati sighed, “There is this girl he is convinced he loves, and he totters out every day to meet her.”

“He is convinced he loves her?”

“Don’t look at me like that Vasu, he’s fifteen.”

Karna shrugged and said nothing.

2.

The next time Karna saw him sneaking out was when he was returning from his lessons. Ashwatthama, trailing behind them, jogged up and pinched him on the side, “Never teach your kid stealth?”

Karna snorted, “It’s some girl he’s seeing, or so everyone tells me.”

Ashwatthama waggled his eyebrows suggestively, “Takes after his father, I see.” Then, just to be a menace, he called out, “Vrishy, where are you going?”

Vrishasena, around the bend of the stables screeched to a halt. Red-faced, he started blubbering, “Um… ah… I was- uh- I was taking the horses. Ah yes! I was taking the horses out for a run.”

Ashwatthama turned to Karna, delighted, “See, takes after his father! Taking the horses for a run, now that is what I call doing a good job. Vasu, you need to make a better liar out of him, he’s as bad as you are.”

Karna groaned, waved dismissively at his son, and hoped Ashwatthama never found out about how he lied to his teacher.

3.

The third time, Karna did not see him sneaking out, he saw him sneaking in. Through the side door of the kitchen meant for servants. Karna really needed to teach his son better tricks.

He put his glass of coconut milk on the counter and leant against the door, a look of mild inquiry on his face. Vrishasena cautiously bolted the door, turned, and immediately froze. Karna’s eye caught the very prominent mark of red lipstick on his neck, and the rapidly darkening ‘bruise’ underneath it. Someone had had a fun time.

“Um… I can explain! Maa’s birthday is coming up, and I needed to get a gift, so I snuck out of the side door. I didn’t want her to see. It was a surprise. But I couldn’t find anything worthy. I didn’t mean to startle you.” Vrishasena was out of breath by the end of his explanation.

Karna bit back a laugh, “Did I ask you?”

Vrishasena turned red. The cook suppressed a snicker. Pointing to the door, he said, “Don’t tell your Maa I drank her share of coconut milk, and we’ll forget about this, okay?”

His son nodded frantically and fled.

+1.

“Did you tell your parents about me?”

Vrishasena jerked back, startled. “Uh- what?”

She repeated, slower this time,“Did you tell your parents about me?”

“No!” he exclaimed, “Why would I do that?”

She fidgeted. Then she smoothed her sari and blushed. Vrishasena felt a growing pit of dread in his stomach, “Did something happen?”

“Well, last evening, two men turned up at our house. Plainly dressed and turbaned and everything. And then, they started talking. Turns out it was the Angaraj and Yuvraj Duryodhan at our place. They said if we continued to be interested in each other after we’re eighteen, we could… well… we could… you know?”

Vrishasena felt a sudden rush of gratitude for his father and uncles. How had they known about her, his darling? She was blushing furiously, and had never looked prettier. He gently looped his arms around her, tugged her closer. She bent her head shyly. He kissed her forehead. Eighteen was a long way off, but they’d make it till then.

[blue-lotus333]

Arjun’s children.

(+ his kids in the Javanese mhb‼️)

Abhimanyu.

Info: Abhimanyu, the most popular child of Arjun, was a great warrior, portrayed as young, strong and talented. Abhimanyu was one of the people to know the technique to enter the Chakravyuha, a powerful military formation, unfortunately, he died unfairly while in this formation.

Iravan.

Info: Iravan is the second popular son of Arjun, he is the central deity of the cult of Kuttantavar & a village guardian deity. Iravan is revered for his sacrifice & his protection. In one legend, he is married to the enchantress mohini.

(there is much more interpretations/stories of Iravan, so its better to look him up)

Babruvahana.

Info: The harsh son of Arjun & heir of Manipura. Babruvahana was the only child who defeated Arjun, but was about to kill himself after knowing arjun’s identity, but he was given from his stepmother, the Nagi Ulupi, a gem called Nagamani, which revived Arjun.

Shrutakarma.

Info: the youngest of the Upapandavas. Shrutakarma was a capable archer like Arjun and fought very well, he fought many warriors such as Sudakshina, King Chitrasena, Jayatsena, Dushasana and Ashwathama. Unfortunately, he was killed brutally by Ashwathama.

Wisanggeni.

Info: Wisanggeni is a son of Arjun & the lava goddess Dresnala. When he was born, he was already hated by Brahma, in which the creator god threw him into a caldera. However, wisanggeni didn't die but got empowered. In rage by Brahma, he attacked the heavens. No one could defeat him except Antasena (who could only reach him to a draw)

Kumaladewa and Kumalasekti.

Info: Kumaladewa & Kumalasekti are the (male) twin children of Arjun with the demoness Asmarawati. Both siblings are mostly hybrids of a Demi-god and demon, making them possibly powerful. The siblings are seen as hero’s in wayang.

Wilugangga.

Info: born from Arjun & apsara Wilutama, Wilugangga is seen as a hero in Wayang. He helped a king who was facing a hardship, namely a marriage contest, & promised to help him as long as he was told who his father was, the king agreed & after Wilugangga succeeded, he was told who his father was. In the Javanese mhb, he fought Drona but later got killed by him.

Dewi Pregiwa & Dewi Pregiwati.

Info: Pregiwa & Pregiwati are daughters of Arjun & the princess Manuhara and they are only told in wayang.

Pregiwa is said to be loyal, honest, patient, & charming. She had married Ghatotkacha. She is identified with Pragya(?)

Pregiwati is said to be kind, devoted & gentle, and is the twin sister of pregiwa, she once went on a journey to find her father. Pregiwati is identified with Pragati (?)

Sumitra.

Info: son of Arjun and the archer Dewi Larasati, Sumitra is kinda known in wayang. Sumitra is also shown as a charioteer of Abhimanyu, and took part in the Bharatayuda war. he died on the battlefield against Bhishma. (Another version says that he was killed by karna.)

Honorable Mention: Pancala (son of Arjun & Srikandi), but there’s not much info about him I could find.

((Correct me if I got something wrong!!))

[ambidextrousarcher]

Hi! Please could I have a conversation where Indra tells Sachi about Arjuna and then maybe Sachi meets him? Thank you x

Hi, @kali-is-my-idol! Thank you for sending this prompt, one I literally winkled out of you. I did my best, this may actually be too fluffy, I hope you like it!

1. Sachi thinks nothing of it when Indra goes to gratify Kunti and Pandu’s wish. They were Gods, after all, and that was what they did.When the mortal child is born, Indra leads them all to the Satsaringa mountains. There is a lavish celebration for him, the little baby too young to understand. Sachi, indulgent of her husband’s follies for once, lets him have his way.

2. Sachi is shocked when her husband returns to Amaravati, a proud smile on his face. After all, Indra, the strength of the celestials, had lost to a mortal warrior! She meets his eyes defiantly. “What is there to be so happy about?” Sachi asks curtly. “It was Arjuna.” That simple sentence held all the pride in the world, and Sachi found herself feeling jealous of the mortal boy on Earth.

3. From that day on, Indra keeps an indulgent eye on his golden child, and Sachi is his unwilling company. Even she has to admit that the boy is a warrior par excellence, but she can’t understand what makes him so special. Even those down on Earth seem captivated by the boy, singing his praises.

4. Sachi meets Arjuna for the first time when he marries Subhadra. There is a flicker of awkwardness between them at first, before he bows his head with a smile and touches her feet. “I ask for your blessings, divine lady”, he says respectfully, his hands still on her feet. Sachi smiles despite herself and grants him her blessings.

5. Sachi meets Arjuna for a longer period of time when he makes his sojourn to Heaven. He’s quietly respectful to all of them, unobtrusive, clearly uncomfortable with Indra’s overt displays of affection, even though he maintains a smile on his face. “Indra, let the poor boy breathe for a moment!” Sachi chides her husband, after yet another session of Indra lauding Arjuna, which, as usual, ended in applause from the Gods, and a blushing Arjuna staring at his feet. Arjuna looks at her gratefully.

6. As Indra fetes Arjuna for defeating the Nikatvacha Rakshas, she watches Arjuna. He raises from his seat as soon as a decent amount of time has passed, and she finds him staring off into space, utterly alone for once.“What is it?” Sachi asks, startling herself with her almost motherly instinct. “Oh.” Arjuna notices her, bowing automatically. “I was thinking of my family. Bhraata Bheema is the one who loves ostentatious feasts like these. I prefer solitude.” A man after my own heart, thinks Sachi, unexpectedly.

7. After that day, Sachi helps Arjuna dodge the affections of over-eager Gods, and they have a quiet friendship between them. It is Sachi he confides in about his fears of Urvashi’s intentions, fears that turn out to be true. Sachi is the one who convinces Urvashi to relax the curse, for she does not believe Arjuna deserves such a harsh punishment for trying to respect Urvashi.Arjuna finds that out from Chitrasena, and seeks Sachi out to thank her before he leaves. “Thank you” he says, then trails off for a moment. “Mother.” He finishes the sentence, looking bashfully down into her eyes. Sachi smiles at the boy she thinks of as a son by now, and gently bids him farewell. “May fortune shine on you, child”. She says. He bows his head, leaving with a slight wave.

[avani008]

Krishna and Arjuna for the Colors of the rainbow meme? Sorry for spamming your ask box...

(Never apologize! i love getting prompts!)

seeing red

“Have you forgotten your oath,” Krishna roars from the driver’s seat, “to see your Grandsire fall on this day?”

Arjuna wants to protest–Krishna knows, where no one else does, of his doubts and indecision–and this seems unduly cruel; and his friend might be bent on victory, but never so bloodthirsty.

But he looks around him at the nameless dead, targets of Bhishma’s arrows, unmourned and unnoticed by anyone but his charioteer, and suddenly he understands something of Krishna’s rage. 

yellow press

“A word of advice,” the King of Gandhara hisses, “cousin of my nephew. The cowherd prince of Dwaraka is a dangerous friend to make: far better you and your brother make better allies.”

Arjuna stiffens with rage, and does not dare reply; Shakuni, his one merciful impulse towards Pandu’s brats rejected, slinks back into the darkness. 

greenhorn

Chitrasena might win fame as Arjuna’s dance teacher, but he was not privy to Arjuna’s first faltering attempts. 

“Remind me, Partha,” says Krishna with commendable composure, “why persist and torturing yourself so?”

Arjuna glares at him from the tangle of limbs he’s fallen into after his latest attempt at a spin and does not, for the thousandth time, explain how important it is that a master archer develop dexterity. 

blue moon

“On nights like this,” Krishna says wistfully, “we would dance.”

He speaks of memories Arjuna cannot share; it ought not to feel so bitter.

Instead he only places his hand on Krishna’s shoulder to share, at least, what measure of sympathy he can. 

black sheep

Arjuna’s cousins are royals, proud of their lineages, their path to the throne unmarred by scandal – save, that is, the man who is best beloved of all of them.

“I do so enjoy,” Krishna assures him, with a hint of irony, “being the black sheep of the family.” 

white lie

“Will they speak of us, in the eras to come?” Arjuna asks during one of the bad nights after Kurukshetra, long and dark and difficult. 

“Yes,” says Krishna, the one comfort he can offer.

“Will they understand why we had to do what we did? Will they forgive us our sins?”

A pause; and slowly Krishna nods into the silence. 

[ardenssolis]

Arjuna rubbed his forehead, having one glass of wine already as he tried explaining, "Master told me I shouldn't draw attention and asked I take on another guise... and assassins lurked about. That form was from a curse that was put upon me centuries ago and apparently still has its use for when I want to be unnoticed." He leans against his fist, "It's why I was taught by Chitrasena dance and musical arts, if only to better blend as Briannhla. However, I am still very much Arjuna, Ozymandias."

     ❝…HM?❞ A BROW ROSE just as he had been about to take a sip of his own wine, eyes narrowing slightly as he attempted to comprehend just what in the world Arjuna was trying to tell him. He had wondered where Arjuna had wandered off to, though the Master had not been forthcoming with such information. Of course, their Master was atrocious at being deceptive so he figured something was going on. Being told that the mysterious ‘woman’ he had met was in fact Arjuna took him aback. Not once had any suspicion arose within him as he allowed Brihannala to guide him, and now knowing the truth, all he could feel was impressed that any could attempt to deceive one such as he. Humming softly, he reached out, index and thumb gripping Arjuna’s chin as he held his gaze. ❝…Ah…I see it. Those eyes were familiar to me when you approached, yet I could not figure out why. It all makes sense now.❞

     There was a pause, a slow smirk finding its way upon the corner of his lips. ❝My, my, you made quite a woman, though. I was almost tempted to see if this ‘Brihannala’ would desire to become a member of my harem. It would have been quite an honor to be invited by a pharaoh face to face, but alas…what a shame. Still, since she is not ‘here’, you could always take her place, Arjuna. I am sure that none would dare contest me bending the rules. I am after all, the morning and evening star. My word is law.❞ Was he teasing? Probably. Was he looking forward to Arjuna’s reaction? Yes, very much so. This man entertained him far too much for his own good and now he must suffer.

[mahabharataanalysis]

9/65, Sthanu, Indra’s Assembly house Pushkaramalini.

SECTION VII 

"Narada said,--the celestial assembly room of Sakra is full of lustre. He hath obtained it as the fruit of his own acts. Possessed of the splendour of the sun, it was built, O scion of the Kuru race, by Sakra himself. Capable of going everywhere at will, this celestial assembly house is full one hundred and fifty yojanas in length, and hundred yojanas in breadth, and five yojanas in height. Dispelling weakness of age, grief, fatigue, and fear, auspicious and bestowing good fortune, furnished with rooms and seats and adorned with celestial trees, it is delightful in the extreme. There sitteth in that assembly room, O son of Pritha, on an excellent seat, the Lord of celestials, with his wife Sachi endowed with beauty and affluence. Assuming a form incapable of description for its vagueness, with a crown on his head and bright bracelets on the upper arms, attired in robes of pure white and decked with floral wreaths of many hues, there he sitteth with beauty, fame, and glory by his side. And the illustrious deity of a hundred sacrifices is daily waited upon. O monarch, in that assembly by the Marutas in a body, each leading the life of a householder in the bosom of his family. And the Siddhyas, celestial Rishis, the Sadhyas in all, the gods, and Marutas of brilliant complexion and adorned with golden garlands,--all of them in celestial form and decked in ornaments, always wait upon and worship the illustrious chief of the immortals, that mighty represser of all foes. And O son of Pritha, the celestial Rishis also, all of pure souls, with sins completely washed off and resplendent as the fire, and possessed of energy, and without sorrow of any kind, and freed from the fever of anxiety, and all performers of the Soma sacrifice, also wait upon and worship Indra. And Parasara and Parvata and Savarni and Galava; and Sankha, and the Muni, Gaursiras, and Durvasa, and Krodhana and Swena and the Muni Dhirghatamas; and Pavitrapani, Savarni, Yajnavalkya and Bhaluki; and Udyalaka, Swetaketu, and Tandya, and also Bhandayani; and Havishmat, and Garishta, and king Harischandra; and Hridya, Udarshandilya. Parasarya, Krishivala; Vataskandha, Visakha, Vidhatas and Kala. Karaladanta, Tastri, and Vishwakarman, and Tumuru; and other Rishis, some born of women and others living upon air, and others again living upon fire, these all worship Indra, the wielder of the thunderbolt, the lord of all the worlds. And Sahadeva, and Sunitha, and Valmiki of great ascetic merit; and Samika of truthful speech, and Prachetas ever fulfilling their promises, and Medhatithi, and Vamadeva, and Pulastya, Pulaha and  Kratu; and Maruta and Marichi, and Sthanu of great ascetic merit; and Kakshivat, and Gautama, and Tarkhya, and also the Muni Vaishwanara; and the Muni Kalakavrikhiya and Asravya, and also Hiranmaya, and Samvartta, and Dehavya, and Viswaksena of great energy; and Kanwa, and Katyayana, O king, and Gargya, and Kaushika;--all are present there along with the celestial waters and plants; and faith, and intelligence, and the goddess of learning, and wealth, religion, and pleasure; and lightning. O son of Pandu; and the rain-charged clouds, and the winds, and all the loud-sounding forces of heaven; the eastern point, the twenty seven fires conveying the sacrificial butter, Agni and Soma, and  the fire of Indra, and Mitra, and Savitri, and Aryaman; Bhaga, Viswa the Sadhyas, the preceptor (Vrihaspati), and also Sukra; and Vishwavasu and Chitrasena, and Sumanas, and also Taruna; the Sacrifices, the gifts to Brahmanas, the planets, and the stars, O Bharata, and the mantras that are uttered in sacrifices--all these are present there. And, O King, many Apsaras and Gandharvas, by various kinds of dances and music both instrumental and vocal, and by the practice of auspicious rites, and by the exhibition of many feats of skill, gratify the lord of the celestials--Satakratu--the illustrious slayer of Vala and Vritra. Besides these, many other Brahmanas and royal and celestial Rishis, all resplendent as the fire, decked in floral wreaths and ornaments, frequently come to and leave that assembly, riding on celestial cars of various kinds. And Vrihaspati and Sukra are present there on all occasions. These and many other illustrious ascetics of rigid wows, and Bhrigu and the seven Rishis who are equal, O king, unto Brahma himself, come to and leave that assembly house, riding on cars beautiful as the car of Soma, and themselves looking as bright therein as Soma himself. This, O mighty armed monarch, is the assembly house, called Pushkaramalini, of Indra of a hundred sacrifices that I have seen. Listen now to the account of Yama's assembly house."

[paworn]

Wat Ban Khao (Wat Tham Prasit Suttharam) Inscription - 607-616 CE - The stone was recently unearthed from the foundation of Wat Ban Khao in Buriram in 2015. The inscription evidently belongs to King Mahendravarman of Chenla (also known by his pre-rental name of Prince Chitrasena). He commissions many statues on which he put his inscriptions on the pedestals of the statues. This one is not the recent recovery (the latest one was found in 2018), but this inscription perhaps is the clearest, and easiest to read. It does look like it was just inscribed yesterday. (at พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ พิมาย) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV1o5UQpzzb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leanstooneside]

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (YACHTSHOP)

THOU THE MEANS

FRIEND THE USE

ANYTHING THE EARTH

PIERCED THE SUTA'S

HIM THE PRECEPTOR

SAKUNI THE PRINCE

PERFUMES THE BREEZE

PARTHA THE SOLDIERS

FLAGSTAFF THE EARTH

BOWS THE GANDIVA

GALE THE FOREST

VEHICLES THE PRINCE

PRESENCE; THE PRECEPTOR

MATSYAS THE FOREMOST

CAR THE FOREMOST

ENCOUNTER THE TRIPLE

THOU THE STEEDS

QUITTED THE VAN

NAGAS THE FIRMAMENT

HIM THE KINE

SHAFTS THE NOISE

WEAPONS THE GANDIVA

THERE THE BATTLE

BEARETH THE DEVICE

SCRIPTURES THE EXALTED

BOW THE SON

CHITRASENA THE KING

DHANANJAYA THE SON

UNTO THE CAR

WRETCH THE OTHERS

LIKE THE CRASH

TWANGED THE BOW

DURYODHANA THE SON

UNTO THE LORD

WARRIORTHE WIELDER

HORSES THE WIND

RESTRAINED THE STEEDS

ARROWS THE BLAZING

PARTHA THE SON

KARNA THE SON

PLACE THE CARS

THEM THE KAURAVAS

KRIPA THE SON

BOWMEN THE KURUS

UNTO THE BLAZING

BHISHMA THE SON

HEROES THE DESCENDANT

SOUL THE SON

JISHNU THE BLARE

ENERGY THE SON

KRISHNA THE SON

SANGRAMAJIT THE BROTHER

WITHSTOOD THE RAGE

ARJUNA THE KURUS

SUN THE MASTERY

WISDOM THE WORST

PLACE THE SLAYER

HEROES THE SON

JAVELIN THE APE

BATTLE THE FOREMOST