A native of Sao Paulo, Shindo came to Wuhan in 2013 to pursue his bachelor's degree in international relations at Hubei University after securing a scholarship from Confucius Institute at Sao Paulo State University. After completing his graduation, he is currently planning to pursue his master's degree in Wuhan. … [Read more...] about Across China: Brazilian student’s love affair with Wuhan
Wreaking havoc or reeking havoc
Muruga becomes Ajarooda
Narada and others were totally frightened and ran away from the yagasala. The goat started to run amok, chasing, hurting and killing those who came in its way. Narada hastened to Kailasa to seek help. Seeing child Muruga on the way, and intuitively realising that he is not a mere child, he surrendered to him for help. He related the happenings of the yaga and the havoc the goat had been causing. Muruga asked Veerabahu to capture the goat. Veerabahu fearlessly confronted the enormous form of the goat and subdued it by literally taking it by the horns and brought it to Muruga. Muruga told the assembly of sages and celestial beings that since the goat was now with him, they could proceed with the yaga and complete it. They expressed their gratitude and prayed that Muruga accept the goat as his mount; for seeing Muruga as Ajarooda would remind people of his greatness and of how he can rid them of fear or distress in life. … [Read more...] about Muruga becomes Ajarooda