Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
Summary: Great stories from Vedic mythology, traditional recitation of mantras, and Indian music presented from a western perspective with a sense of fun and enjoyment.
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- Artist: Benjamin C. Collins
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Podcasts:
Shakalya bothers Yajnavalkya with disasterous results. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi and Asvamedha Prakarana.
Gargi and Yajnavalkya: Stories from the Brihadarnayaka Upanishad in which Gargi challenges Yajnavalkya. Chanting of Taittariya Upanishad
Rahu and Ketu, these uniquely vedic planets and their effects in our lives. Chanting of Rahu and Ketu Kavacha and a long selection from Sama Veda.
Madhu Vidhya, the story of Dadhyann Rishi, the Ashwin Twins, and how Indra cut off his head attempting to keep this knowledge secret. Plus chanting of Goshi Shanti, Purusha Suktam, and Rishi Suktam.
Gosha, one of the woman seers of the Rig Veda is author of hymns on the Ashvin Twins, the divine physicians. Plus chanting of Navagraha stotras and a mantra from the Ashvameda ritual.
An examination of Shivarati;the night of Shiva, plus stories about this festival. Also, modern versions of traditional songs about Shiva
The conversation about Jyotish with Trisha George continues with a discussion of using astrology to predict the weather.
An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.
An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.
Ascetics and Sadhus; the mystic renunciates of the Vedic tradition. Chanting of Sani Stotram, Kalabhraiva Stotram and a complete Shiva puja.
Shankara as Amaruka writes on the nature of love. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi, Lalitha Ashtotra, and the beautiful Ardhanareshwara stotram.
Adi Shankara meets Mandana Mishra in debate and Mandana's wife asks an unexpected question. Chanting of Guru Stotram and Vedasara Shiva Stotram
Adi Shankara meets Vyasa whcih leads to further travels ending with the great debate against Mandana. Chanting of Govindashtakam and Shivananda Lahari
Lalitha is a playful goddess and the universe is her playground. The story of Hayagriva and Rishi Agastya. Chanting of Lalitha Trishati
A look at the meaning and significance of Rudram - the main hymn for Shiva from Yajur Veda. Chanting of Rudram by Seetharama Sastry
