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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Podcasts:
Draupadi, born of a yagya fire becomes wife of the 5 Pandavas. Stories from the forest, the Kauravas court, and Mahabharata War. Chanting from Chapter 13 of the Gita and Vishnu Sahasranam
Annapurni, Parvati argues with Shiva, Shiva fights with Brahma, and Shankara composes the Kanakadhara Stotram. Chanting of Kanakadhara stotram, Annapurna ashtakam and Saraswati Navaratnamala
Vishwamitra tries to steal Vasistha's cow. He goes off to become a Brahmarishi and eventually becomes the seer of 3rd mandala of Rig Veda and Gayatri Mantra. Chanting of Gayatri Mantra and Rig Veda
Markendeya and the Mrytunjaya Mantra, Markendeya lives only 16 years, Shiva kills Yama, the Lord of Death, Markendeya is tested by Indra and visited by Vishnu and Shiva. Chanting of Mrytunjaya gayatri, kavacham, and stotram
Nandi, Shiva's Bull, Parvati creates Ganesha so she can take a bath, Shiva gets in trouble and Nandi turns into a shark to help him out. Chanting of Ganesha's morning song, and Garuda Dandakam
Vishnu takes the form of Vamanadeva in order to battle Bali who had grown too powerful. Shukracharya, guru pf the demons gets involved...Chanting of a Vamana mantra and Jupiter puja.
Navaratri is the time to enjoy the fullness of the fall season and honor Lakshmi, Saraswati and Durga. This is the opening podcast of a series of three.
Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.
Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.
Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.
Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.
The story of Ravana and his brothers Kumbakarna and Vibishana. Ravana steals Lanka from Kubera, insults and annoys Shiva, and meets Vedavati who curses Ravana. Chanting of Kubera Stotram, Saraswati Stotram and Vani Stavam
Hanuman and Ravana; Hanuman flies to Lanka to find Sita, battles various demons and destroys parts of Ravana's palace, only to be captured by Indrajit, Ravana's son. Chanting of Shiva Tandava Stotram and a selection from the Ramayana.
The Dandaka Forest is twice cursed, once by Shukra and again by Gautama. Rama arrives and meets Atri Rishi and Anasuya, then battles the demon Virada. Chanting of Rama Pahimam, and Hannuman Chalisa
Sudarshana Chakra - Vishnu's weapon. The story of Vishnu's weapon, a gift from Shiva. The story of King Ambarisha and Durvasa rishi. Chanting of Sudarshana Gayatri, Ashtakam and Kavacham.
