Itihasa & Purana - Stories from Indian Culture
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The rich tradition of India has stories that can pale any contemporary mystic thrillers. They date back to several millennia and happen in many dimensions. Apart from gripping stories, they contain strong archetypes that are life-guiding and nourishing. This podcast will bring them up in audio form for listeners to soak into it in a passive fashion. We are starting with one episode per week. It is suitable for youth as well as grownups.
Ramayana - 033 - Khara and his army liquidated
ACCOMPANIED by the fourteen generals of Khara, Surpanakha came back to Rama's ashrama, determined to avenge herself and drink the blood of the prin...
Ramayana - 32 - Kamban's Surpanakha
Tamil poet Kamban’s version of Surpanaka episode in contrast with Sage Valmiki’s version
Ramayana - 031 - Shurpanakha Story
Surpanakha, a Rakshasi and sister of Rakshasha king Ravana, gets captivated by Rama and tries to entice him and gets punished.
Ramayana - 030 - Ten Years pass
Rama, Lakshmana and Seeta spend 10 pleasant years in the Dandaka forest amongst rishis. This chapter begins the Aranya Kanda of Ramayana.
Ramayana - 029 - Viradha ends
In the Dandaka forest, Rama and Lakshmana were challenged by the Ugly form of Viradha, who is actually a Gandharva with a curse on him. Rama ...
Ramayana - 028 - Bharatha Becomes Rama debut
Unable to convince Rama to end his exile and come back to Ayodhya to be its king, Bharata arrives at a compromise of being Rama’s Deputy in adminis...
Ramayana - 027 - The Brothers Meet
First time after Rama coming to the forest, all the four brothers have a very emotional meeting in Chitrakoota.
Ramayana - 026 - Bharata Suspected
Guha and Sage Bharadwaja suspects Bharata’s intentions in coming with the large army and looking for Rama.