#takshaka

[best-tpq-character-competition]

Welcome to the TPQ Character Tournament! We will make all of your favorite characters fight to the death :)

(Hosted by @parrotxx who does not know how to do this)

(You’re welcome for these pairings I’m sure you love how all of the best characters are being pitted against each other)

@sleep-can-wait @ssj2hindudude @queenofapeacefuldawn @the-princess-fangirl @pinkroses23 @namesarehard123 @autumn-equinox-04 Hi I’m going to annoy you with these tags mwahahahaha

Round 1:

Aru vs Hira (1.0)

Rudy vs Kara (1.2)

Krithika vs Opal (1.3)

Suyodhana vs Takshaka (1.4)

Aiden vs The Palace of Illusions (1.5)

Nikita vs Brynne (1.6)

Boo vs BB (1.7)

Mini vs Sheela (1.8)

Round 2:

Aru vs Rudy (2.0)

Krithika vs Suyodhana (2.1)

Aiden vs Brynne (2.2)

Boo vs Mini (2.3)

Round 3:

Aru vs Krithika (3.0)

Aiden vs Mini (3.1)

Round 4:

Aru vs Mini (4.0)

THE WINNER IS ARU SHAH!

[loife1m]

the name: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes reminds me of Suyodhana x Takshaka help 🤡💥

[queenofapeacefuldawn]

Mini's brother: Now that you're going off to college, I wanna tell you something.

Mini: What?

Mini's brother: When you were two I put you in the dryer to see if it would work with a child inside.

Mini: You. What.

Mini's brother: My friend said it wouldn't work with a kid inside, but he was WRONG and I was RIGHT.

Aru, leaning in, whispering in her ear: Huh, how does it feel to look in a mirror?

----

Mini: What's that noise?

Rudy, in the distance, trying to catch BB, close to tears: I SHOULDN'T HAVE GIVEN YOU SUGAAAARRR

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Bully to Sheela: Wow. You don't have any friends, and your parents left you, how pathetic can you get—

Mini, emerging from the shadows, her eyes glowing, Dee Dee in her hands, murder in her eyes: Say it again. I dare you. The last thing you'll see will be the burning fires of hell.

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Mini and Rudy: [about to kiss]

Rudy: Kinda weird how mistletoe happened to grow above us, isn't it?

Mini:

Rudy:

Mini: They're in the bush beside us.

Rudy, sighing: I knew it, I thought I saw BB on the sidewalk.

Mini, loudly: I'm going to kill both of you, Nikki, Sheela!

Nikita, from the bush: Okay, but first you two have to kiss!

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Takshaka: Your quest is doomed to fail.

Aru: Like how your marriage... went up in flames?

[Later]

Mini: Dear gods, you've sustained more injuries any human or demigod can, what did you do?

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[secondary-colorentimy]

my friends twst oc (posted with permission) i drew him his ref for him :3 twisted frrrooommm the jungle book! >3< (based on Kaa)

(no idea what his name is yet because my friend hasnt decided yet ✋🙄✋ but hes a third year scarabia student 🔥)

(edit: friend named himmm: kaveh takshaka !)

[lucyshypemaster]

the way Takshaka randomly disappeared after book 2 and i have not seen a single post talking about this

[yoga-onion]

[Image above: Gobajo statue with a crown of elephant, the largest animal on land, on its head. One of the Eight Legions.]

Legends of the humanoids 

Reptilian humanoids (10)

The Eight Great Dragon Kings – Dragon tribes who listened to the Buddha's teachings.

They are the eight kings of the dragon races, who belong to the Eight Legions of Buddhist dieties. They protect the Buddha Dharma.

In Buddhism, Nagaraja (lit. 'king of the nagas') in Hindu mythology was incorporated as various dragon deities, including the Eight Great Dragon Kings. 

Nagarajas are supernatural beings who are kings of the various races of Nagas, the divine or semi-divine, half-human, half-serpent beings that reside in the netherworld (Patala), and can occasionally take human form. The duties of the Nāga Kings included leading the nagas in protecting the Buddha, other enlightened beings, as well as protecting the Buddha Dharma.

Some of the most notable Nagarajas occurring in Buddhist scriptures are Virupaksa, Mucalinda, Dhrtarastra, and the following Eight Great Dragon Kings:

Nanda (Ananta, lit. joy): Ananta and Upananda were brother dragon kings who once fought against the Dragon King Sagara.

Upananda (lit. sublime joy): Brother of Nanda. Together with King Nanda, he protected the country of Magadha, ensuring that there was no famine, and when the Buddha descended, he sent rain to bless it and attended all the sittings where he preached. After the Buddha's death, he protected the Buddha Dharma forever.

Sagara (lit. 'Great Sea'): king of the Dragon Palace. King of the Great Sea Dragon.The 8-year-old Dragon Lady in the Lotus Sutra was the third princess of this Dragon King and was known as the Zennyo Ryuo (lit. "goodness woman dragon-king").

Vasuki (lit.'treasure'): sometimes referred to as the Nine-Headed Dragon King with the 'nine' meaning the extremity of yang and extremely large and powerful in number. Thus, he was thought of as the "Nine-Headed Dragon King". In the original legend, he was seldom called the 'Many-headed Dragon King' because there were a thousand of heads. Originally, he protected Mt. Meru (Ref1) and took tiny dragons to eat.

Takshaka (lit. ‘polyglot' or 'visual poison'): When this dragon is angrily stared at, the person is said to die out. From the Golden Light Sutra, the Seven-faced Tennyo is said to be the daughter of this Dragon King.

Anavatapta (lit. "cool and free from heat"): was said to live in the mythical pond in the northern Himalayas, Anuttara (lit. "free from heat"), which emitted great rivers in all directions to moisten the human continent of Jambudvīpa. A pond that stretches for approx. 3142 km, the banks of the pond were said to be made of four treasures, including gold, silver and others. This Dragon King was venerated as an incarnation of a Bodhisattva.

Manasvin (lit. 'giant' or 'great power'): When Asura (See2 & See3) attacked Kimi Castle with seawater, he twisted himself around and pushed the water back. Kimi Castle is the castle in Trayastrimsa at the top of Mt. Meru, where Sakra (Indra:Ref) resides. 

Uppalaka (Utpala: lit. blue lotus flower): blue lotus flower dragon king. He is said to dwell in a pond that produces blue lotus flowers. In India, the shape of the petals and leaves is used metaphorically to represent the eye, especially the blue water lily (nilotpala), which is a metaphor for a beautiful eye. In Buddhism, the Buddha's eyes are considered to be dark blue (nila), one of the 32 phases (ref4) and 80 kinds of favourites (ref5), "eye colour ".

伝説のヒューマノイドたち

ヒト型爬虫類 (10)

八大龍王〜釈迦の教えに耳を傾けた龍族

彼らは、天龍八部衆に所属する龍族の八柱の王である。仏法を守護している。

仏教では、インド神話におけるナーガラジャ (ナーガの諸王の意) が、八大龍王をはじめさまざまな龍神として取り入れられた。ナーガラージャとは、冥界 (パタラ) に住む神または半神半人の蛇のような存在であるナーガ (参照) の様々な種族の王であり、時には人間の姿をとることもある超自然的な存在のこと。

ナーガ王たちの任務は、ナーガたちを率いて仏陀や他の悟りを開いた存在たちを守護し、仏陀の教えを守ることであった。

仏教経典に登場するナーガラージャの中で最も有名なものには、ヴィルパクサ、ムカリンダ、ドルタラストラ、そして以下の八大龍王たちである:

難陀 (ｱﾅﾝﾀ:歓喜の意): 難陀と跋難陀は兄弟竜王で娑伽羅 (ｻｰｶﾞﾗ:大海の意) 龍王と戦ったことがあった。

跋難陀 (ｳﾊﾟﾅﾝﾀﾞ: 亜歓喜の意): 難陀の弟。難陀竜王と共にマガダ国を保護して飢饉なからしめ、また釈迦の降生の時、雨を降らしてこれを灌ぎ、説法の会座に必ず参じ、釈迦仏入滅の後は永く仏法を守護した。

娑伽羅 (ｻｰｶﾞﾗ:大海の意): 龍宮の王。大海龍王。法華経に登場する八歳の龍女はこの龍王の第三王女で「善女龍王」と呼ばれた。

和修吉 (ｳﾞｧｰｽｷ: 宝有の意):「九頭龍王」と呼ばれることもある。「九」は陽の極まりを意味し、数が非常に多く強力であることから、「九頭龍王」と考えられた。そのため、彼は「九頭の龍王」と考えられていた。元の伝説では、頭が千個あったため、稀に「多頭龍王」と呼ばれることもあった。もともとは、須弥山（参照1）を守り、細龍を捕らえて食べていた。

徳叉迦 (ﾀｸｼｬｶ: 多舌、視毒の意): この龍が怒って凝視された時、その人は息絶えるといわれる。身延鏡と金光明経から七面天女は、この龍王の娘とされている。

阿那婆達多 (ｱﾅｳﾞｧﾀﾌﾟﾀ: 清涼、無熱悩の意): ヒマラヤ山脈北部にある神話上の池、阿耨達池 (無熱悩池) に住み、四方に大河を出して人間の住む大陸 閻浮提 (えんぶだい) を潤していた。 全長800里 (約3142 km)にも及ぶ池の岸辺は金・銀などの四宝よりなっていたという。この龍王は菩薩の化身として崇められていた。

摩那斯 (ﾏﾅｽｳﾞｨﾝ: 大身、大力の意): 阿修羅（参照2 & 参照3）が海水をもって喜見城を侵したとき、身をよじらせて海水を押し戻したという。喜見城とは須弥山の頂上の 忉利天にある 帝釈天 (梵: インドラ参照) の居城。

優鉢羅 (ｳｯﾊﾟﾗ���: 青蓮華の意): 青蓮華龍王。青蓮華を生ずる池に住まうという。インドでは花弁や葉などの形状を比喩的に眼を現すことに用いるが、特に青睡蓮(nilotpala)は美しい眼に喩えられる。仏教では仏陀の眼は紺青色(nila)とされ、三十二相八十種好（参照4）��一つ｢眼色如紺青相｣となっている。

[talonabraxas]

Shri Krishna Dance On Kaliya Naag

Nag Devata Mantra of 9 Nagas This is the main Nag Devata Mantra to worship the primary 9 Nagas of Hinduism.

The names of the 9 Naag Devatas are Ananta, Vasuki, Shesha, Padmanabh, Kambal, Shankhapal, Dhrutrashtra, Takshaka and Kalia.

Also known as Nav Naga Stotram, this powerful mantra of the nine Nagas can be chanted on Nag Panchami, Naga Chaturthi and Shasti days.

9 Naag Devata Mantra Lyrics in English

Anantam Vasukim Shesham Padmanabham cha Kambalam Shankhapalam Dhartarashtram Taxakam Kaliyam Tatha!! Phala Sruthi (Merits of Recital) Etani Nava Navaami Naganancha Mahatmana Sayam Patenityam Prathahkaale Visheshita Tasya Vishabhayam Naasti Sarvatra Vijayaa Bhaveth!! Nag Devata Mantra of 9 Nagas or Snakes in Hinduism Nine Naga Devata Mantra Meaning The names of the 9 Naag Devatas – Anant, Vasuki, Shesh, Padmanabh, Kambal, Shankhapal, Dhrutrashtra, Takshak and Kalia – if prayed daily in the morning will keep one protected from all evils and helps to become victorious in life.

[autumn-equinox-04]

Imagine....

....an AU where Aru never lit the lamp, and subsequently never learned about the Otherworld and who she really is

I had to write down the idea and it somehow evolved into.... this

In this AU our lovely heroine is around 14-15, and living life as a loner, because after she refused to light the lamp that fateful day, she got labeled a liar and no one wanted to hang out with her

Her mom is also away on business trips, more so than ever because she’s getting more and more desperate to find the artifact that will help her keep both her daughter and her husband

So now she’s kind of like a jaded, cynical version of herself- she avoids attention like it’s one of those rats-with-wings (pigeons) and has loads of trust and family issues because hero(in)es with angst are close to my heart it’s only expected with her childhood and upbringing

Another thing worth mentioning: because her mother didn’t tell her anything about the Otherworld, she becomes the only Pandava unaware of who they really are (meaning all the rest have been claimed and instated as one of the heroes)

So because the Sleeper was never released, he can’t be the villain, and this leaves the role open for someone I wish we’d seen more of- Takshaka (I kinda hate him, but I feel like his arc, especially his hate of Arjuna and Indra in particular, is really interesting and something that could’ve been expanded on more in the books)

Istg y'all I have so many thoughts about this-

Should I write this out? I kinda wanna write this out

[ssj2hindudude]

Aiden and Rudy being cousins (an analysis/theory/headcanon):

Ok, one thing that's been bugging me about Aiden and Rudy being cousins is exactly how they are cousins. I'm talking maternal or paternal because it's never really been made clear.

Like we know that Aiden's maternal side consists of Malini, Uloopi, and their mother aka Aiden's grandmother. Aiden regularly calls Uloopi masi but Rudy doesn't. Which doesn't really say much considering in Indian culture you just do that with any older woman that isn't your mom or Grandma. Plus, Rudy hasn't even been outside Naga-loga often and probably doesn't know her well enough to be so formal. Same goes for Aiden's Grandmother especially since she's rarely seen anyway.

It could also be argued that Rudy's manipulation of music rocks and similar looks to Aiden shows signs of Apara blood. Not to mention he has a tendency to be sensitive and somewhat dramatic like a performer. Even bigger evidence is that Rudy always visits Malini but never Aiden's dad, but that could also be in support of Aiden's family situation. Therefore, the assumption here could be that Rudy is related to Aiden maternally.

We also know that Rudy calls himself a descendant of Uloopi but Aiden never does. And going on the assumption that the royal Naga line is paternal and knowing that Takshaka, her advisor and possibly at least a nephew, is Rudy's paternal grandfather, we could say she is Rudy's father's grandmother. Since Aiden has no relation to her, it would mean the only one left is for Rudy's mother to be Aiden's aunt. We also know that Aiden has little to no Naga characteristics and as far as we know, his dad was completely mortal while his mom is full-on Apsara. So that would leave out him being related to Rudy's father. And what do Apsaras have a tendency to be? WOMEN

It's not much of a stretch to say the latest Naga queen is an Apsara considering their primary target traditionally are men in power such as kings (not to downplay their love, I'm just saying it makes sense practically) In fact, it can even be argued that the Naga blood corrupted the Apsara blood and led to a mutation causing Rudy to be colorblind, but that's also a stretch.

Plus, it would make even more sense for Takshaka to just use this as a reason to hate Rudy when the real reason is that he hates that he's not a full-blooded Naga. Rudy's just an easier target than his siblings because he has the mutation but they don't.

So, yeah, in conclusion, it's likely that Aiden and Rudy are maternal cousins.

[best-tpq-character-competition]

(please get the reference)

[blujaishah]

Rudy and Takshaka would play video games together

@ssj2hindudude

[queenofapeacefuldawn]

Otherworld Newsreader: The body of the fugitive king, Takshaka, has been found on the border of the Naga kingdom and the mortal world.

Rudy: [looks at Mini]

Mini: [whistles as she checks her nails]

[loife1m]

so many people want a tpq prequel with the adult ships or takshaka.

idk about you but I want a sequel too.

on mini’s unnamed brother.

[hazellevessque]

Godammit Stranger Things TPQ AU

Where

The Pandavas as the Party

Aiden as El

Rudy as Max

KRITHIKA AS JOYCE

Kara gets kidnapped by the Sleeper or something

Takshaka as Billy 💀

Aiden would be a better Max but Takshaka as Billy is too funny

Oooh or maybe I could switch Aiden and Rudy so Aiden can call Aru a “stalker” and tell her about his divorced parents

OOOOH NIKITA AS ERICA WOULD BE HILARIOUS

As you can tell this isn’t fleshed out and I came up with this like 3 minutes ago

I want to write this

[secondary-colorentimy]

i love that there are a good amount of this genre of images that involves someone hitting someone with a guitar

[hasarjunadoneanythingwrong]

Did Arjuna really commit war crimes?

normal reaction to a mom trying to protect her kid when you're burning a forest and everything in it to the ground for a god to eat

arjuna and krishna basically killed everything that tried to escape being burned alive as well as fighting off anyone who tried to stop them, and while the Rakshasas are usually malevolent nagas can be both good and bad, and the Vidyadharas mentioned in the text as living in the forest are basically just nice air spirits that hang around playing music.

in the context of the story the khandava forest was burnt on the request of agni who approached arjuna and krishna in the form of a brahmin, as he wanted to consume the forest (as fire) but was unable to do so bc indra was protecting it for his friend Takshaka. despite the brutality described once indra and the other deva who take part in trying to stop them are thwarted they seem pretty pleased by it? its still wild though