The Rang-Rasa Chronicles|MythoThreads in Nine Shades-MythoPrompts P21 - Page 21

Originally posted by: SoniRita

i am also looking for a team. If i dont find 2 more then i wont be able to sign up

Note

After carefully reviewing your comments, queries, and doubts regarding what falls under Indian Mythology and how to seamlessly blend Nava Rang with Nava Rasa, I have prepared a brief example to help you understand the concept better. Additionally, I have drafted eight prompts for you to choose from for your writing.

Prompt 1

Across Yugas, Dharma has manifested in shades unknown to mortal eyes. From Satyuga’s golden glow of righteousness to Kaliyuga’s fading hues, how do Nava Rang reflect the nine Rasas in the journey of Dharma? Explore an untold moment where Dharma stood at a crossroads, blending color and emotion.

Prompt 2

From Devaki to Gandhari, Kaushalya to Kunti—mothers in Indian epics have lived through emotions painted in many colors. Choose a moment from any divine mother’s life where Nava Rang and Nava Rasa intertwine, revealing the unseen depths of her heart.

Prompt 3

Even deities have faced dilemmas— Vishnu’s silent sorrow as Vamana, humbling a devoted Bali, blended the golden glow of righteousness with the deep blue of grief. Shiva’s Tandava, born from Sati’s death, painted the cosmos in fiery red rage and mourning black. Krishna’s quiet acceptance of Gandhari’s curse carried the stormy grey of inevitability, while Sita's second exile was a war between the golden duty of a king and the sorrowful blue of a husband’s loss. Parvati’s horror at Ganesha’s beheading turned her maternal greens into terrifying darkness, shaking even Shiva. Through these moments, Nava Rasa (nine emotions) intertwined with Nava Rang (nine colors), revealing the humanity within divinity, where even gods bore the weight of fate and emotion. Wriite how gods themselves were bound by Nava Rasa, and the world bore witness to their colors of emotion.

Prompt 4

Not all heroes are warriors—some shaped destiny with a word, a decision, or a vow that echoed through time. From Satyavati’s choice that altered a dynasty, Mandodari’s silent strength, Shikhandi’s relentless pursuit of justice, to Shabari’s patient devotion, each embodied Nava Rasa and Nava Rang in their defining moments. A vow, once sworn, holds the power to transform fate—Bhishma’s sacrifice, Draupadi’s fiery oath, Parashurama’s relentless vengeance, or Sati’s promise of rebirth—each woven with colors of duty, sorrow, love, and wrath. Choose a lesser-known figure whose vow or decision shaped history, blending nine emotions and nine hues into an untold yet monumental moment.

Prompt 5

Love in Indian mythology is not merely an emotion but a cosmic force, shaping destinies and transcending lifetimes. Radha-Krishna’s love was a symphony of devotion and separation, painted in the deep blues of longing, the golden hues of divine union, and the soft pinks of unspoken understanding. Krishna-Rukmini’s love, though bound in marriage, carried the fiery red of passion, the serene green of companionship, and the silver glow of unwavering faith. In both relationships, Nava Rasa intertwined with Nava Rang—from the joyful yellows of playful love to the sorrowful greys of sacrifice. Choose a moment from their stories where emotions and colors merged, revealing a love that was both mortal and divine, fleeting yet eternal.

Prompt 6

Dance in mythology is not just an art but an act of creation, destruction, and transformation. Shiva’s Tandava shook the cosmos, Kali’s dance symbolized raw feminine energy, Krishna’s Ras Leela bridged the divine and the earthly, and Urvashi’s celestial grace altered destinies. Choose a mythological dance that blended emotions and colors, showing how movement became a force of change in the universe.

Prompt 7

Mythology often portrays asuras as villains, yet many had virtue, devotion, and wisdom. Mahabali’s sacrifice, Vibhishana’s righteousness, Prahlada’s unwavering faith, and Andhaka’s transformation—each of these figures challenged the black-and-white view of dharma. Choose an asura whose story was painted in shades beyond darkness, blending colors of valor, devotion, and sacrifice into an untold perspective.

Prompt 8

Ganga’s journey from the heavens to the earth was not merely a physical descent but a cascade of emotions, devotion, and divine intervention. From Bhagiratha’s relentless penance (the burning orange of determination), Brahma’s blessing (the golden hue of divinity), Shiva’s turbulent yet graceful reception of her waters (the deep blue of power and control), and the river’s eventual flow as a purifier of sins (the pure white of redemption)—each moment in this tale is painted with Nava Rasa and Nava Rang. Explore the emotions and cosmic forces that shaped Ganga’s descent, showing how her arrival on Earth was more than a boon—it was a transformation of fate, where every drop carried the essence of the universe.

Participants are free to choose from any of these listed prompts or create their own, as long as their mytho thread aligns with the theme of Nava Rang, Nava Rasa in Indian mythology. To provide clarity, I have also included my example for reference.

Note: While Nagas are a part of mythology, Nagins are not. This contest does not allow fictional elements or modern retellings, but fresh perspectives on age-old tales are highly encouraged. Looking forward to your creative interpretations of this challenge! Also there is no upper sentence limit for your mytho thread. And 9 sentences only for 9 rasas are not what we're expecting.

Example:

Under the saffron-tinted dusk, Radha’s eyes glowed as Krishna’s flute wove melodies of unspoken love. (Shringara - Love & Devotion, Kesari - Saffron)

Bathed in the serene glow of moonlight, Radha watched the gopis dance, her heart heavy. (Karuna - Pathos, moonlight - Silver-Blue)

Krishna stepped closer, his peacock-feathered crown shimmering under the twilight, eyes filled with divine mystery. (Adbhuta - Wonder, Shyam - Dark Blue)

A golden glow bathed Radha’s face as her soul embraced the eternal rhythm of love. (Shanta - Peace, Swarna - Golden)

Originally posted by: Quantum-Dot

Note

After carefully reviewing your comments, queries, and doubts regarding what falls under Indian Mythology and how to seamlessly blend Nava Rang with Nava Rasa, I have prepared a brief example to help you understand the concept better. Additionally, I have drafted eight prompts for you to choose from for your writing.

Prompt 1

Across Yugas, Dharma has manifested in shades unknown to mortal eyes. From Satyuga’s golden glow of righteousness to Kaliyuga’s fading hues, how do Nava Rang reflect the nine Rasas in the journey of Dharma? Explore an untold moment where Dharma stood at a crossroads, blending color and emotion.

Prompt 2

From Devaki to Gandhari, Kaushalya to Kunti—mothers in Indian epics have lived through emotions painted in many colors. Choose a moment from any divine mother’s life where Nava Rang and Nava Rasa intertwine, revealing the unseen depths of her heart.

Prompt 3

Even deities have faced dilemmas— Vishnu’s silent sorrow as Vamana, humbling a devoted Bali, blended the golden glow of righteousness with the deep blue of grief. Shiva’s Tandava, born from Sati’s death, painted the cosmos in fiery red rage and mourning black. Krishna’s quiet acceptance of Gandhari’s curse carried the stormy grey of inevitability, while Sita's second exile was a war between the golden duty of a king and the sorrowful blue of a husband’s loss. Parvati’s horror at Ganesha’s beheading turned her maternal greens into terrifying darkness, shaking even Shiva. Through these moments, Nava Rasa (nine emotions) intertwined with Nava Rang (nine colors), revealing the humanity within divinity, where even gods bore the weight of fate and emotion. Wriite how gods themselves were bound by Nava Rasa, and the world bore witness to their colors of emotion.

Prompt 4

Not all heroes are warriors—some shaped destiny with a word, a decision, or a vow that echoed through time. From Satyavati’s choice that altered a dynasty, Mandodari’s silent strength, Shikhandi’s relentless pursuit of justice, to Shabari’s patient devotion, each embodied Nava Rasa and Nava Rang in their defining moments. A vow, once sworn, holds the power to transform fate—Bhishma’s sacrifice, Draupadi’s fiery oath, Parashurama’s relentless vengeance, or Sati’s promise of rebirth—each woven with colors of duty, sorrow, love, and wrath. Choose a lesser-known figure whose vow or decision shaped history, blending nine emotions and nine hues into an untold yet monumental moment.

Prompt 5

Love in Indian mythology is not merely an emotion but a cosmic force, shaping destinies and transcending lifetimes. Radha-Krishna’s love was a symphony of devotion and separation, painted in the deep blues of longing, the golden hues of divine union, and the soft pinks of unspoken understanding. Krishna-Rukmini’s love, though bound in marriage, carried the fiery red of passion, the serene green of companionship, and the silver glow of unwavering faith. In both relationships, Nava Rasa intertwined with Nava Rang—from the joyful yellows of playful love to the sorrowful greys of sacrifice. Choose a moment from their stories where emotions and colors merged, revealing a love that was both mortal and divine, fleeting yet eternal.

Prompt 6

Dance in mythology is not just an art but an act of creation, destruction, and transformation. Shiva’s Tandava shook the cosmos, Kali’s dance symbolized raw feminine energy, Krishna’s Ras Leela bridged the divine and the earthly, and Urvashi’s celestial grace altered destinies. Choose a mythological dance that blended emotions and colors, showing how movement became a force of change in the universe.

Prompt 7

Mythology often portrays asuras as villains, yet many had virtue, devotion, and wisdom. Mahabali’s sacrifice, Vibhishana’s righteousness, Prahlada’s unwavering faith, and Andhaka’s transformation—each of these figures challenged the black-and-white view of dharma. Choose an asura whose story was painted in shades beyond darkness, blending colors of valor, devotion, and sacrifice into an untold perspective.

Prompt 8

Ganga’s journey from the heavens to the earth was not merely a physical descent but a cascade of emotions, devotion, and divine intervention. From Bhagiratha’s relentless penance (the burning orange of determination), Brahma’s blessing (the golden hue of divinity), Shiva’s turbulent yet graceful reception of her waters (the deep blue of power and control), and the river’s eventual flow as a purifier of sins (the pure white of redemption)—each moment in this tale is painted with Nava Rasa and Nava Rang. Explore the emotions and cosmic forces that shaped Ganga’s descent, showing how her arrival on Earth was more than a boon—it was a transformation of fate, where every drop carried the essence of the universe.

Participants are free to choose from any of these listed prompts or create their own, as long as their mytho thread aligns with the theme of Nava Rang, Nava Rasa in Indian mythology. To provide clarity, I have also included my example for reference.

Note: While Nagas are a part of mythology, Nagins are not. This contest does not allow fictional elements or modern retellings, but fresh perspectives on age-old tales are highly encouraged. Looking forward to your creative interpretations of this challenge! Also there is no upper sentence limit for your mytho thread. And 9 sentences only for 9 rasas are not what we're expecting.

Example:

Under the saffron-tinted dusk, Radha’s eyes glowed as Krishna’s flute wove melodies of unspoken love. (Shringara - Love & Devotion, Kesari - Saffron)

Bathed in the serene glow of moonlight, Radha watched the gopis dance, her heart heavy. (Karuna - Pathos, moonlight - Silver-Blue)

Krishna stepped closer, his peacock-feathered crown shimmering under the twilight, eyes filled with divine mystery. (Adbhuta - Wonder, Shyam - Dark Blue)

A golden glow bathed Radha’s face as her soul embraced the eternal rhythm of love. (Shanta - Peace, Swarna - Golden)

I have a doubt please..What are the Nav Rangs.. are they just the ones mentioned here or we can include any 9 colors? Thanks 😊

Originally posted by: --Priyaa--

I have a doubt please..What are the Nav Rangs.. are they just the ones mentioned here or we can include any 9 colors? Thanks 😊

Originally posted by: Quantum-Dot

The Nava Rang (Nine Colors) traditionally associated with Nava Rasa (Nine Emotions) are: Green (Love - Sringara), White (Laughter - Hasya), Red (Anger - Raudra), Grey (Compassion - Karuna), Blue (Disgust - Bibhatsa), Black (Fear - Bhayanaka), Orange (Courage - Vira), Yellow (Wonder - Adbhuta), and White/Light Blue (Peace - Shanta). These colors are deeply rooted in classical art, dance, and literature, symbolizing emotions in a vivid, visual way. While these are the traditional associations, interpretations may vary based on the context and artistic perspective.Thus, the colors can be adapted based on the flow of your story, character emotions, and your individual interpretations. Feel free to use any nine colors that best reflect the nine emotions and themes in your narrative. Hope this clears your doubt. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks we did some mistakes in the colors when we wrote the sentences will make sure the rang and rasa match like you have mentioned 🥰

Originally posted by: --Priyaa--

Thanks we did some mistakes in the colors when we wrote the sentences will make sure the rang and rasa match like you have mentioned 🥰

Thanks for clearing a lot of doubts... but now I've new ones

1. If no fictional elements can be added to our story... are we allowed to mix up two old stories.. or taking a character and putting them in a setting where they weren't originally present (random eg. Shri Ram in Dyut Sabha)?
2. Modern retellings are not allowed... but can we describe an event in our own words...? Or do we have to change something and make it fictional?

Honestly, I'm confused whether we are supposed to retell an original event or write our own fictional tale or do a mix of both

Also, does our story have to be a single continuous tale? Or can they be a combination of mini-tales. Because many of the examples you gave don't have all the 9 emotions in a single character's arc. So could we pick different characters / scenes for different rasas?

Originally posted by: ssttuuttii

Thanks for clearing a lot of doubts... but now I've new ones

1. If no fictional elements can be added to our story... are we allowed to mix up two old stories.. or taking a character and putting them in a setting where they weren't originally present (random eg. Shri Ram in Dyut Sabha)?
2. Modern retellings are not allowed... but can we describe an event in our own words...? Or do we have to change something and make it fictional?

Honestly, I'm confused whether we are supposed to retell an original event or write our own fictional tale or do a mix of both

Also, does our story have to be a single continuous tale? Or can they be a combination of mini-tales. Because many of the examples you gave don't have all the 9 emotions in a single character's arc. So could we pick different characters / scenes for different rasas?

1. If no fictional elements can be added to our story... are we allowed to mix up two old stories.. or taking a character and putting them in a setting where they weren't originally present (random eg. Shri Ram in Dyut Sabha)?

No, since fictional elements are not allowed in this contest, altering the timeline or placing a character in a setting where they were not originally present (e.g., Shri Ram in Dyut Sabha) would count as a fictional retelling. However, connecting events that already exist in mythology and drawing parallels between them is fine, as long as they remain true to the original sources.

2. Modern retellings are not allowed... but can we describe an event in our own words...? Or do we have to change something and make it fictional?

Yes, you can absolutely describe an event in your own words! This contest encourages fresh perspectives, but the core event should remain authentic. You don’t need to invent new elements—just bring out the emotions, symbolism, and deeper meanings in a way that makes the story unique without altering the facts.

3. Honestly, I'm confused whether we are supposed to retell an original event or write our own fictional tale or do a mix of both

The aim is to retell an authentic mythological event with a fresh perspective—not to invent a fictional tale. You’re encouraged to explore a lesser-known angle, highlight the emotional depth of a character, or analyze the profound significance of an event, all while staying true to the original facts. The key is to seamlessly blend the Nava Rang (nine colors) with the Nava Rasa (nine emotions), enriching the narrative without altering its core truth.

4. Also, does our story have to be a single continuous tale? Or can they be a combination of mini-tales. Because many of the examples you gave don't have all the 9 emotions in a single character's arc. So could we pick different characters / scenes for different rasas?

The story must be a single continuous tale rather than a combination of mini-tales. While different characters or events may embody different rasas, they should be seamlessly woven into one coherent narrative rather than separate, unconnected segments. The challenge lies in blending all nine emotions and colors naturally within a single flowing story rather than presenting them as standalone moments.

Originally posted by: Quantum-Dot

Regarding your questions, my answers are in bold red.

1. If no fictional elements can be added to our story... are we allowed to mix up two old stories.. or taking a character and putting them in a setting where they weren't originally present (random eg. Shri Ram in Dyut Sabha)?

No, since fictional elements are not allowed in this contest, altering the timeline or placing a character in a setting where they were not originally present (e.g., Shri Ram in Dyut Sabha) would count as a fictional retelling. However, connecting events that already exist in mythology and drawing parallels between them is fine, as long as they remain true to the original sources.

2. Modern retellings are not allowed... but can we describe an event in our own words...? Or do we have to change something and make it fictional?

Yes, you can absolutely describe an event in your own words! This contest encourages fresh perspectives, but the core event should remain authentic. You don’t need to invent new elements—just bring out the emotions, symbolism, and deeper meanings in a way that makes the story unique without altering the facts.

3. Honestly, I'm confused whether we are supposed to retell an original event or write our own fictional tale or do a mix of both

The aim is to retell an authentic mythological event with a fresh perspective—not to invent a fictional tale. You’re encouraged to explore a lesser-known angle, highlight the emotional depth of a character, or analyze the profound significance of an event, all while staying true to the original facts. The key is to seamlessly blend the Nava Rang (nine colors) with the Nava Rasa (nine emotions), enriching the narrative without altering its core truth.

4. Also, does our story have to be a single continuous tale? Or can they be a combination of mini-tales. Because many of the examples you gave don't have all the 9 emotions in a single character's arc. So could we pick different characters / scenes for different rasas?

The story must be a single continuous tale rather than a combination of mini-tales. While different characters or events may embody different rasas, they should be seamlessly woven into one coherent narrative rather than separate, unconnected segments. The challenge lies in blending all nine emotions and colors naturally within a single flowing story rather than presenting them as standalone moments.

Okay. Thank you so much for the patient replies

@Bakris... seems like we gotta get back to the drawing board

Originally posted by: ssttuuttii

Okay. Thank you so much for the patient replies

@Bakris... seems like we gotta get back to the drawing board

yeah Stuti, I read through the prompts. They seem nice, but it is a extra work on our side. see if Dihiva is available, we can discuss about this. I'm free today too