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shass

@shass

Dazzler

Posted: 12 years ago

#331

Originally posted by: hoopoe

@ underlined... that's exactly dear... its all symbolic and have an indepth logical meaning... and interestingly we have supporting texts for this too, in I Ching...😳

For eg, There are eight elemental triagrams mentioned in I Ching, each triagram is symbolically represented by an animal.

Triagram 2: Kun ( Tiger / Courage)

Psychologically, this triagram suggests depression, despair, and melancholy.

Triagram 5: Xun (Dragon/ wisdom)

Psychologically, it is associated with despondency, grief, sorrow, and sadness.

Shass, did you notice how well the psychological traits mentioned above matches with our Lordy and General's current disposition... 😉

TOTALLY Hp !! n hats off to you dear for doing so much research..👏
i tried to go through I Ching, n even the most ''simplified'' version had me gone .. especially that i didnt even know something of the sort existed in the world.. or may be the fault lies at how its been written, anyways, i'll give it a try again n if i understand anything i'll let you know.. or else you continue the research😳

BTW.. did you notice how the General has exited from the scene for now?? i think for sometime now its going to be lordy versus khushi.. until the General decides to try some new tactics or gets haunted n driven by new visions.. i think hp, these two have to get on the same side without any more differences in order to prepare for a greater battle which will be between the two beasts.. which always makes me wonder where lady anjali will stand?? with the right side, i know that or hope for, but the question is what appears right to her?? n how its portrayed to her...??

just thoughts.. no need to comment on them if you don't want to.😳

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hoopoe

@hoopoe

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Posted: 12 years ago

#332

Originally posted by: shass

TOTALLY Hp !! n hats off to you dear for doing so much research..👏
i tried to go through I Ching, n even the most ''simplified'' version had me gone .. especially that i didnt even know something of the sort existed in the world.. or may be the fault lies at how its been written, anyways, i'll give it a try again n if i understand anything i'll let you know.. or else you continue the research😳

Ha ha Shass, I understand. Even I felt the same when I first started reading about I Ching... Don't worry, I''ll give you a very very simplified version. Hope it helps...

I Ching is one of the ancient Chinese text book (5000 years old). It is also known as the "Book of changes". It includes 64 hexagrams (a hexagram is made of 6 stacked lines placed one over the other... the lines can be either a Yang line ie, unbroken, solid line, or a Yin line ie, a broken line with a gap in the center).

Each hexagram is accompanied with a description (oracular statement), often cryptic, akin to parables. Each line in every hexagram is also given a similar description.

In ancient China, this book served two main purposes... One, to provide an indepth knowledge about the nature and rules of ancient cosmic principles... which basically claims that changes constantly operate at all levels of the universe, two, the divination text which can be consulted and taken advice from so that we can face the future in the best possible conditions.

Unlike other methods of consultation this is not limited to forecast of events alone, leaving us with them to meet them as we can, but this also reveals why things are, what they are, and what we can do about it... 😉

Shass, in simple words, the book can approched either for philosophical guidance or to foresee the future and find a way to deal with it in the best possible way. Now, can you see the purpose of the I Ching handbook gifted to Khushi by the Chinese princess... I guess, it is to help Khushi understand the basic nature of the beasts, their background, their strength and weakness... and if she intends, she can also seek help and guidance from the oracles to find a way to deal with the mess she is in now and find a way to tame or cure her beastly husband.

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hoopoe

@hoopoe

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Posted: 12 years ago

#333

Originally posted by: shass

BTW.. did you notice how the General has exited from the scene for now?? i think for sometime now its going to be lordy versus khushi.. until the General decides to try some new tactics or gets haunted n driven by new visions.. i think hp, these two have to get on the same side without any more differences in order to prepare for a greater battle which will be between the two beasts.. which always makes me wonder where lady anjali will stand?? with the right side, i know that or hope for, but the question is what appears right to her?? n how its portrayed to her...??

just thoughts.. no need to comment on them if you don't want to.😳

Shass,

@ General Shyam's temporary exit from the castle... I guess, its the effect of the unexpected blow he received from khushi during their confrontation after Lordy- Khushi marriage... the revelation that she might be actually in love with the Lordy made him devastated... He was so confident that he'll get her even when Lordy revealed about their marriage to him. But he became hopeless and heart broken when khushi threw herself on Lordy to save him from General's sword...

I think, its that realisation that he'll not get Khushi's willingness and her love (essential for his cure, according to him), that has made him abruptly leave the battleground... He need some time now, to analyse things which happened so quickly and plan his strategy accordingly to make his next move cleverly. Im sure he'll strike back soon, after collecting himself and probably after strengthening his side through Lady Anjali...

@ Lady Anjali... ofcourse she'll take his husband's side...😔 The hints given so far in the tale suggests that. It doesnt mean she'll go against her brother but i feel her blind love and trust upon her husband will compel her to make the desperate move to stand by her husband and support him, which will automatically make her stand in the opposing side of her brother. Hmmm... lets see.

Edited by hoopoe - 12 years ago

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crazy4ArnavSR

@crazy4ArnavSR

Dazzler

Posted: 12 years ago

#334

i just read all the 3 chaps...and i really m finding it difficult to grasp all tht happened...especially after reading chap 179...did that really happen?? 😲 i m still trying to wrap my mind around it...! Pray, did tht really happen...*releasing a heavy sigh*! Did he...? change? attack khushi? i definitely need to for a re-read.

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Emerald

@EMERALD-S

Navigator

Posted: 12 years ago

#335

It was so so scary. Khushi went and slept on his bed beside him taking advantage of his sleep was awesome.

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hot.cakes

@hot.cakes

Navigator

Posted: 12 years ago

#336

Will you be updating this weekend?

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hoopoe

@hoopoe

Inactive

Posted: 12 years ago

#337

Rabba ve,

Shass, I have another wild theory in mind. Thought of sharing it here... 😳

According to Chinese mythology, the four Directions represents four Beastly Creatures, four Seasons and also four Elements of nature...

Lady Anjali... The "Water" of the North.

Lady Khushi... The "Fire" of the South.

General Jha... The "Wood" of the East.

Lord Arnav... The "Metal" of the West.

Shass, just observe the relationship they share with each other...

Anjali and Khushi... Water and fire... both elements can "purify", but their basic natures are a complete contrast ... both can be either constructive or destructive depending upon the elements they come across...

Water...

which nourishes life and growth in "wood" can cause corrosion (rusting in case of iron) in a "Metal"

Lady Anjali...

calm and gentle like water... who can be the elixir of life to General but at the same time the reason for Lordy's emotional weakness (his vulnerable spot, the Achilles heel)... in short she is General's strength and Lordy's weakness.

Fire...

which melts a "Metal" and help it mould into a better shape but can burn down a "wood".

Lady Khushi...

stubborn and ferocious like fire... who destroys all the evil around... purifies elements that she come across... who has the ability to melt Lordy, mould him and help him shape up into a better person (can change an unrefined metal to shape up as a mighty sword...), but at the same time can scorch down any evil soul (read General) who tend to hamper with the lives of her loved ones... in short, she is Lordy's strength and General's weakness.

Also, when it comes to the final battle, both sides should be equally balanced, right? I guess Lordy & Khushi on one side and General & Lady Anjali on the other side perfectly fulfills that requirement... Lordy & Khushi (White Tiger & Vermilion bird)... Vs General & Lady Anjali (The Azure Dragon & Black Turtle)... did you notice, each side has one who belongs to the "Earth" and the other who belongs to the "Sky"...

Also, by nature, the clash between the "Metal/Lordy" and "Wood/General" will not be complete unless and until "Fire/Khushi" and "Water/Anjali" enter the battlefield. Though they wont be directly waging war against each other, they'll play the essential role by being their partner's strengths... So at the end of the day, i guess the final battle will involve the clash of all the four powerful elements... Lordy & Khushi vs General & Lady Anjali... *phew* How is this theory?... Shass, i'll stop it here. I dont want Lin to chuck me out of the inn for perplexing her readers with such wild theories... 😆

P.S. The comparison is only about the relationship between the 4 elements and not about the beasts... and I completely agree that this is the result of overthinking after reading too much about chinese mythology in the past few days. Kindly ignore if you find this absurd... 😳

P.S.S. Any Chinese ArHi fans who come across this comment kindly pardon me for using the chinese concept of elements to make such a silly comparison between the mighty elements and mundane humans... 😳

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moon8387

@moon8387

Explorer

Posted: 12 years ago

#338

Seems like its been ages since I had been in the inn listening to you narrate the unfurling of events in Arhasia... Feels good to b back. Took me 2 hrs to read all that have happened in Arhasia...

I am glad we have reached that place in the narration where the re-writing of IPKKND is over and you have taken over the story with your imagination.

I will take ages to comment on each update that I have missed. May I just say that each of them were enthralling and spell-binding!!!

Coming to the latest... It had me on my edge all the time. The moment when Payal accuses Lord Arnav for being in his element... The nerve required to do so in front of her new husband who also happens to be the miscreant's brother, can only be found in an elder sister. An elder sister can think of no one and care for nothing when her baby sister is in trouble. I am glad here Lady Payal stood for her sister. The romantic moment between Lord Akash and his wife was cute :)

Coming to our very own Lordy Lord and his new wife...

God!!! Lord Arnav can really be crude and heartless. What a way to start a new life other than offering your newly wedded bride a night in a golden cage!!! Lady Khushi must have had the biggest shock of her life... Wait, no... The biggest shock was yet to be relieved.

I loved the bit when Khushi crawls into the bed. Shows the childish side of Khushi, a side that is so characteristic of her, a side that will help her face the horrors of her new life...

The next event... Nothing could have prepared me for it... I read the entire thing with my heart pounding against my ribs... Lordy at his beastly self!!!

No doubt the cage came in use... I have to give Lady Khushi a standing ovation who could use her reflexes and brain to act after seeing Lord Arnav in such frightening and distressful condition...

The end had promises... Lord Arnav finding solace in Khushi... I wonder how Lord Arnav will react when he will find himself and Lady Khushi in the cage in the morning and the pitiful condition of Lady Khushi and her gown...

P.S.: I have missed you so much Aquiline...

P.P.S: I will b regular now... Thank you for sending me PMs even when I wasnt around... Love ya :)

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karsvinu

@karsvinu

Navigator

Posted: 12 years ago

#339

Will we get an update this weekend! i'm really waiting for one😳😃

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A_Soul

@A_Soul

Rocker

Posted: 12 years ago

#340

Chapter 177: When they Reached the South Temple

Undeniably, his temper was ill too, for Kushi's words still rung in his ears. But more than herwords, it was the way she had flung herself on Lord Arnav that left him worried. Did the girl love that man? Or was it merely the fear of becoming a widow on her marriage night?

How could he stay in a maddened place like this? How could he stay in the Castle anymore, watching that meddlesome Master Menace fondling and being pampered by that girl he had no right to wed so?!

Gen Jha, aaaha what to say about him… He is one of his kind…!!
@last words, he had no right, then who had, you!!!

Lord Arnav's answer surprised them all, "I forced her into it."

Now that's STUNNING…!!!

Kushi's tear-filled eyes lit with relief and Fortune squeaked in delight, his immobile position on Nani's shoulder coming to life.

Fortune recognize him.. the hermit!!

"That I am unaware of," confessed the hermit calmly, "Only the one who wanted the wedding done knows."

Ohh wow he said it indirectly that even khushi doesn't know it..! I like this one!

Lord Arnav triumphantly glanced at the crowd but he frowned when he realized his victory could not be complete for the General was nowhere to be found.

Ab yeh kahaan gaya….?!!

Kushi's eyes immediately swung to her father's face where he stood watching the ceremony beside a pillar. They looked at each other and the moment was heartbreaking. She was not a Gupta anymore…
But you will always be my little Princess, Babuji's painful smile seemed to convey.
Kushi smiled too, though her eyes filled with tears. I will always be your little girl, Babuji...always...

Beautiful…. Scene…!!

Just then a little hand placed itself in Kushi's hand and she looked down to see little Ram smiling up at her reassuredly. She smiled in return, caressing his cheek thankfully with one hand, and then lovingly holding his little hand in her other hand, shefollowing after her husband.

Simple scene but it says a lot… little ram is the one after Amu who is very dear to me..!!
Innocent caressing from a kid saying don't worry I am there, so heart touching..!!

Kushi nodded fearfully, knowing her aunt was not one to mess with. Her Buaji would have probably shown her right mind to Lord Arnav if he had been a mere villager and not a Lord.

Ha ha ha ha…. So true.. but khushi such thought, at this time… Hey Bhaguu!

Thanks to show…

That Lordy goes to master shashi first… he is a real Lord!!
That Lady Anjali didn't say anything
That Payal took everything so calmly
That everyone in pain & question but no one has bitter feelings

Missed..

Not even a single dialogue of Mr Sky over the situation, one smart clever dialogue from him to Lordy to Banta tha boss!
Fortune didn't speak any wise words… hmmm..!!
While going back to castle no one noticed where is Gen Jha

Lovely writing

She felt Lord Arnav's grip on her hand tighten, and she didn't know if it was inassurance of his presence or in anger of her uneasiness.
….. after gaining assurance that he will take care of her." Here he looked at Lord Arnav and they looked at each other for a moment, convincing each other of the memory that had crossed their mind.
… the only one in the crowd who knew the answers to all the questions that were being thrown at them.
...a string of her precious existence was cut off and she was left stranded in the pathway that led to an unknown life...

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Shashi uncle's feeling...
Kehta hai babul, o meri bitiya
Tu toh hai mere, jigar ki chitthiya
Dakiya koyi jab aayega, tujhko churake le jayega
msg to both daughter..

Tu suhagan rahe, sang sajan rahe rat din
Iss khushi ke liye, har sitam mai utha lunga
Tere jane kaa gam mujhko hoga magar ladali
Leke iss dard ko mai sada muskuraunga
Babul toh dil se de raha duwa yahi
Khushi ke saye me ho jindagi teri
To khushi & lordy..Waqt ke sath jakhm yeh bhar jayega
Pal gujar jayega tu meri bat man leYado ke aasre umra katati nahi
Hai hakikat yahi, abb too jan le
Samundaro kaa pani koyi naa pi saka
Akela khara jivan koyi naa ji saka
EnjoyHSoul