Read and Play

Please adjust as some of them have been shaken. Narada having conversation with a common man from Modern times, A war of words between Vaikunta Dwaraplakas (Jaya and Vijaya) and Brahma Manasaputras (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumara and Sanatsujata). Lord Vishnu speaks after the War of Words. All bowing to Lord Vishnu, after War of Words. Narada preaching pregnant Kayadu about spirituality. Rising of flames around Hiranyakashyapu, who is under penance. Flames turn violent. Lord Brahma appears after seeing the determination of Hiranyakashyapu. Prahlada, son of Hiranyakashyapu at Gurukul. Prahlada drinks poison, which miraculously turns to nectar. Lord Vishnu as Lord Narasimha comes out of a pillar. Fight between Hiranyakashyapu and Lord Narasimha. Lord Narasimha killing Hiranyakashyapu at the end.

Watched Nara-Hari, a Kannada play at Ravindra Kalakhetra. Synopsis:- 'Nara-Hari', a first-of-its-kind play, is all about the ancient story of Narasimha, and a reflection of the present-day society and polity. It is also about the legend of Hiranyaksha (the demon with the golden eye) and his brother Hiranyakashipu, and about modern power-play where wealth, including gold, lords over all and induces many to possess it any cost and through any means, including theft.      In this  vicious power-play, even education, morals, relationships and deaths are used as pawns or dices. Old concepts merge with new ideas. The play depicts how science, piety, and laws are misused for nefarious ends, how development of science and production of weapons for defence are misused for offence and ever-increasing desire to swindle others' wealth. It also highlights the clash of stubborn ideas and nature and ego. The modern showcasing of ancient characters and qualit...