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The Ramayana (Rama’s journey) is one of the great ancient Indian Hindu epics believed to have originated as far back as 400 BC. It centres around the adventures of it’s main hero, Rama. The epic is more than an adventure story, it is a highly moralistic tale full of allusion that can be interpreted as instruction for what is right and wrong behaviour. The words and deeds of the gods and characters in the Ramayana represent the classic battle between good and evil, where good triumphs in the end.
The Ramayana reminds me of Homer’s Western literature epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Like the Ramayana, the Iliad and Odyssey are hero centred around the main character, Odysseus. Homer’s epics recount Odysseus’ journey, his trials with the gods, demons, monsters and eventual return home to reclaim his kingdom in Ithaca.
The Ramayana beings with King Dasaratha who ruled his kingdom from the capital, Ayodhya. He had three wives but no son and heir to carry on his dynasty. After many years of prayer and sacrifice and desparate to have a son, his wives give birth to four sons! Kausalya gave birth to Rama, being the eldest was destined to be first in line for the throne. Kaikeyi gave birth to Bharata then Sumitra gave birth to the twins, Lakshman and Satrughna.
Rama and Lakshman were the closest and grew up together as inseparable companions. Both were highly skilled in the military arts, especially that of the bow which has relevance in the Ramayana. Rama and Lakshman are represented on the reverse side of these coins with their bow and arrow.
Rama married Sita and they lived at Ayodhya. Now aged, Dasaratha choose Rama to succeed him as king but his second wife Kaikeyi, through intrigue and deceit, compromised the king and had him promise to make her son Bharata become king instead. She also demanded that Rama be banished to the forests for fourteen years. Rama believed he was morally bound to this state of affairs and left for the forests. Sita was asked to stay but insisted that she accompany Rama as did his companion and half-brother, Lakshman. Within a week of Rama’s departure king Dasaratha had ‘conveniently’ died.
During these events Bharata was away and shocked to learn of what happened but reluctantly acceded to the situation. Immediately, Bharata left for the forests to seek out Rama to beg for him to return and accept his rightful throne. Having found him, Rama refused saying he was honour-bound to remain and complete his fourteen year exile. So Bharata returned and promised to rule Ayodhya as regent until Rama’s return, learning from the advice Rama gave him.
Much of Rama’s exile involves adventure, intrigue, battles and victories over those gods and demons hostile to him. At the same time he had met other friendly gods who understood Rama’s greatness so they remained as loyal allies.
A turning point in the saga comes when Rama, Sita and Lakshman were tricked by cunning and guile with the purpose of abducting Sita. Sita was taken to Lanka (Sri Lanka) and held captive by the 10-headed demon-king Ravana where he tried to persuade her to become his wife. Sita remained faithful to Rama.
Rama with Lakshman decided to seek out Ravana’s kingdom and recover his wife. On their journey they met the monkey-king, Sugriva and understanding each other’s situation formed an alliance. King Sugriva sought Rama’s and Lakshman’s help to recover his kingdom from his half-brother, Bali and in return would assist Rama to recapture Sita and defeat Ravana. Bali was killed and king Sugriva recovered his kingdom. True to his word, Sugriva raised a mighty army of monkeys then led Rama and Lakshman onwards to Lanka. Hanuman, an ambassador of Sugriva found out where Sita was being held captive and told her of Rama's plans. Sita became convinced when Hanuman gave her the signet ring presented by Rama. Hanuman eventually made his way back after causing much chaos in Lanka and informed Rama of everything.
A bridge was built and Rama with the monkey army crossed over to Lanka. Ravana’s army led by his sons had met in battle. Both sides suffered hugh losses. Eventually, Ravana’s sons were killed and their army defeated. So it came down to single combat between Ravana and Rama. After a long and fierce combat Ravana was killed, there was great rejoicing throughout the land having being delivered from his tyrannical rule.
Thereafter, the saga takes another turn after Rama and Sita are reunited. Their marriage was tested by doubt. Rama believed, or that others would believe, his wife Sita may have been unfaithful with Ravana during her long captivity. Sita felt publicily humiliated by this cruel rejection and was determined to prove herself innocent of Rama’s accusations so underwent the fire ordeal. If pure and innocent as she claimed the fire god Agni would protect her, Lakshman prepared the pyre. To everyone’s horror, including Rama’s, Sita threw herself onto the flaming pyre. But Agni delivered her from the flames unhurt and hand-in-hand he presented Sita to Rama. Rama was overjoyed but in his heart believed Sita’s innocence all along and had to go along with the ordeal to persuade his followers of her purity.
The exile was over and so Rama, Sita, Lakshman together with many monkey generals, including Hanuman, entered Ayodhya in triumph. Amid great celebrations, Rama was crowned king in a ceremony (the ‘Dubar Scene’ as depicted on the coins above).
Running some 13 minutes late, the driver of TfW Class 170 No. 170203 exchanges the token with the signalman at Tondu working the 13:29 to Cardiff Central via the Glamorgan costal route on 26th October 2022.
I spotted this little love token left on one of the larger ornate old graves in the now disused cemetery at Hatfield Church.
Camera: Olympus OM40
Lens: Olympus Zuiko 50mm f3.5 Macro
Film: Kodak Gold 200 @ Box Speed
Lab Developed & Scanned
Sikh Token from the early 1800s Maharaja Ranjit singh's period. The coin denote the figure as Guru Gobind Singh (Gobindas). And in the reverse is the Mool Mantar up to "Nanak Hosi Bee Such" all inscriped in laarri vaarr Gurmuki script.
A "Fame" token, engraved over the reverse of an 1893 United States gold quarter eagle, $2.50 gold coin.
This battered copper penny token advertises the Britannia Printing Office, which was located at 30 Castle Street in Sheffield. One has to chuckle at the advertising line "The Cheapest Office in the World". I wonder if the printed work from this office reflected those economics.
Metal coins, including tokens for consumption and car wash tokens come in all sizes and can be printed with your own logo.
With the second man positioned to exchange single-line tokens, 50049 'Defiance' arrives at Highley with the 15:10 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth service on 4 October, 2024. Just look at that Autumn colour!
Token change at Bewdley off GBRF liveried 50049 arriving from Bridgnorth with a Kidderminster service.
ca. 1905 saloon owned by Walsh and Beck. By 1910 it specialized in cigars and in 1916 it was a cigar store owned by Fitzpatrick and Clark. The first version of this token was struck by L.H. Moise, most likely making this the second issue of the token.
TheBus' origin was The Honolulu Rapid Transit and Land Company, which operated buses and trolley lines mostly in the Honolulu district, while most outlying areas were serviced by competing bus companies. Honolulu Rapid Transit (HRT) was founded on June 6, 1898, the same day that Hawaii was annexed by the United States. HRT started streetcar operations in Honolulu in 1901. HRT operated streetcars from 1901–1941, motor buses continually from 1925 onward, and trolley buses from 1937-1957. Various issues caused its failure, including a series of strikes by union workers and reports of a hostile takeover of the company by its new owner Harry Weinberg in 1955,
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority fare token
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old NYC subway tokens
the tokens before this had a hole in the center
it reads on one side, "NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY"
and on the other side, "GOOD FOR ONE FARE"
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Two of a set of tokens from the Ynysbwl Co-op society, which I acquired from a certain internet auction site, recently. I rather like the shape and textures of these two, although some of the others are quite nice, too, so may show up later...
7812 Erlestoke Manor pauses for the Hampton Loade token exchange enroute from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth.
The showdown between the USS Monitor and the Merrimac took place on the James River at the Battle of Hampton Roads March 1862. It was arguably a turning point for naval warfare, ending the era of wooden military vessels.
I'm not someone that can take pictures of flowers too often, so this'll have to count as my token flower for the summer :)
In the previous photo I noted the Chicago "Y"-symbol (referring to the 3 branches of the Chicago River). That set off a recollection of the same symbol in old CTA tokens used before fare cards. I dug up one of the old tokens, and , there's the "Y" symbol (I think).
My accidental collection of Japanese game tokens. Din't really set out to collect 'em, but here we are. Mouse over for notes. All from antique shows, flea markets, whatever. All the same size and finish - plated brass, I think. About the size of a US quarter. All smooth edges (not reeded). One says "Pachinko" right on it. One has a maneki neko.
The signalman has just exchanged the single line token with the driver of the 2C33 York-Leeds service at Cattal. The train is formed of one of Northern’s recently acquired Class 170’s, still in its former Scotrail livery.
Rex is a major character in the Disney•Pixar Toy Story franchise. He is an anxiety-riddled, green plastic Tyrannosaurus Rex figure belonging to Andy Davis. Rex was created as the token dinosaur for Andy's toy collection and has a similar build to the Tyrannosaurus from the Dino-Riders toy-line. Despite his portrayal as a ferocious Tyrannosaurus Rex, Rex is ironically gentle, kind, and caring, and he hates any kind of argument or confrontation. Though his vocabulary is fairly strong, he is somewhat absent-minded and tends to cause accidental mayhem due to his size and obliviousness. Rex also suffers from anxiety. He fears being replaced or abandoned, either at the prospect of being thrown away or the arrival of a newer, more ferocious dinosaur toy. Despite his fears, he finds happiness and enjoyment in most things; one of his favorite pastimes include playing video games with his friends, a hobby in which Rex has shown a fair amount of talent. With his childlike demeanor and lack of self-confidence, Rex is the most innocent of all the toys and shows the greatest desire to be loved and played with.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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