i love young the giant, read all about it

can you control this sea at night?

young the giant at sunset sound

baby, come in

everywhere i look, i find you

where you going?

so hold me in your arms, baby

American Bollywood is broken up into four acts. The first three acts were Origins, Exile, and Battle. Now, we are in Denouement.

In the Indian mythology, the Mahabharata, the protagonists, the Pandavas, have defeated their cousins and reclaim their rightful place on the throne. In many other mythologies, this would be the logical ending point: a “happily ever after.” But, the story continues into probably the most poignant act.

Victory’s celebration is short-lived: many of Pandavas’ friends, family, and loved ones have died in battle, and although they are given back the kingdom, Pandavas grew disillusioned with the responsibility of power: evil, it seems, is impossible to completely destroy. The brothers decide it is time to pass into heaven. They trek to the Himalayas, and are tested until they finally ascend.

It is important to fight for what we believe in, yes. But, what is the cost of our battle? Is it something we can truly live with? We have mounted banners on polarizing thought, having vilified the other side. If we destroy each other, what is left? Denouement is more about questions than answers. One thing is certain: each one of us is capable of both cruelty and benevolence.

love is unconditional

under the right conditions

you were always strong for me