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After hearing about how Rama is used by Sages and the Pandavas to give encouragement to one another on their journey to the throne, this episode highlights the citation of Rama as God in the Mahabharata.MusicTrack: "Tame Tide"Music provided by
This episode describes how Rama is cited in the Mahabharata in order to inspire a character in many ways similar to himself, the noble Yuddhistira, to continue on the path to victory, and overcome the various tribulations he faced along with hi
Ayodhya features in the Mahabharata both dependently and independently of Rama. Many Kings have come and gone, both in the line of Ikshvaku, and also not; not least during the Moghul rules, but also in the Indo-Aryan ages. The grand example of
Many an era of the Vedic times, are covered in the Mahabharata in some form; whether through a narration by a Sage, or a comparison with a character from the past; the Ramayana, Ayodhya and Rama are no exception. 13 of the 18 Parvas cite these,
The Eagle has captivated the minds of generations of civilisations all over the world. This episode explores the background of Garuda across multiple contemporary cultures to this day, and explains how Garuda came to prominence through his prol
Garuda is one of the opening paintings by the Moghuls in their depictions of the Mahabharata from the 18th century. This episode tells the stories behind their famous paintings also. After hearing of the prowess of Garuda in terms of his presen
This episode describes the deceit that took place between the two sisters and co-wives of the Sage Kashyapa called Kadru and Vinata based on a gamble on the colour of the tail of a celestial horse. And it continues with the birth and adventures
As the story begins to explain the advent of Garuda & the Snakes, prior to the great snake sacrifice, the introduction is made to Sage Astika, the saviour of the snake race. In the stories of Vinata and Garuda, features the celestial steed Uchc
This episode begins at the backdrop of the Battle of Kurukshetra, the pinnacle of the epic, and specifically when Yuddhistira is showing his doubts over the chances of a Pandava victory against the likes of Bhishma. Arjuna and Krishna take the
This episode describes the nine principal forms of the Devi, or Durga, the feminine energy of the Supreme, as is introduced by none other than the Mahabharata, and also featured in other derivative literature including the Srimad Bhagavatam. Th
After the kidnapping of Pauloma, and the cursing of Agni, the Suta continues on the nexus with the snake race, by describing the biting of the orphan Pramadvara, and her union with her lover Sage Ruru. Finally, this episode introduces Sage Asti
This episode tells the story of Sage Bhrigu’s wife Pauloma, and her abduction by the demon also named Pauloma, in the presence of the fire deity. Bhrigu goes on to curse fire, and then unfolds the redemption of fire by the Grandsire of the Univ
This episode begins with the inquiry before the Snake Sacrifice, by the sage Shaunaka Rishi, to Suta Goswami in relation to his own heritage and line, namely that from Sage Bhṛgu, who is sometimes referenced within the framework of the Seven Gr
The episode tells the story of the Sage Uttanka’s ventures to obtain earrings for the wife of his preceptor, involving the stealing of the same by the great snake Takshaka, and his reclaiming them with the help of Indra and the god of fire, Agn
This episode shares the opening scene or story of the Mahabharata, involving a pup, of the celestial dog Sarama, and their interaction with the great grandson of Arjuna, King Janamejaya. This is followed by another small background story of the
Suta Goswami’s introduction or summary to the Mahabharata goes through each of the 18 Parvas, citing 304 key events. This episode looks deeper into this summary, and provides the context before entering the core of the text.Music:Forest Walk by
Dr Robert J Oppenheimer, born in an aristocratic family in New York, would become what Christopher Nolan calls Oppenheimer ‘the most important person that ever lived.’ Being one of the most astounding minds of his generation, how did the ancien
Suta Goswami, one of the renowned narrators of the Mahabharata many millennia ago, begins his narrations highlighting pertinent events, going through systematically the 18 Parvas, or books. In hearing this narration from the unabridged edition
Every story has essential commonalities, namely the characters, the situation, the interaction & the outcomes. Here we outline these threads as will be elaborated in Suta Goswami’s Summary of the Mahabharata and in our analysis throughout. Host
This episode focuses on the qualities of the Mahabharata. Understanding the Value of Knowledge, giving rise to fearlessness through perspective. The Mahabharata being a text that focuses on Practise, rather than Theory, and The “Era” Factor, wh
This episode covers i) The Parampara, or passing down of the Mahabharata, both narrated and written; ii) The 8 personalities involved in the passing down of the Mahabharata from Vyasadeva the original author, including Sukhadeva Goswami, his en
This episode looks at tracing back the linkage between what we know today as India, and the Mahabharata, what it is, and how it was discovered in more recent history by the Mughals and British, the economic status of India at the time, testimon
A narration of the beautiful prose said by Dhritrashtra, lamenting event by event, his inevitable misfortunes as cited by Suta Goswami in the forests of Naimisha.Intro music: performed by Jay-Z, produced by Rick Rubin, Source Roc Nation / Jay-Z
What were the circumstances under which the birth of the Pāṇḍavas and Kauravas? How do these form the succession dynamics for the throne of Hastinapura? This episode explores these questions.Music:Forest Walk by Alexander Nakarada | https://cre
After the chaotic succession events concerning the throne of Hastinapura, culminating in the end of the Kuru bloodline, this episode looks at the implications of the vow of Bhīṣma never to take to the throne, despite being the most qualified in
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