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:
Atharva Veda selections with a brief chanting of a blessing and translations of mantras to cure baldness and attract a mate. Quotations from Mundaka and Mandukya Upanishads. Melodic chanting of Nirvana Shatakam and Guru Stotra.
Sama Veda explained with chanting selections from Rig and Sama Vedas. The role of the Upanishads, and selections from Isha Upanishad. Chanting of Isha Upanishad and a long selection from Sama Veda.
Saturn, the planet of karma, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Ravana and Parvati, and chanting of Sani Stotram, Saturn mantras, and Saraswati aarti.
Ranganatha and Ranganayaki; Vishnu lies to Lakshmi and gets caught, Vishnu dresses like Lakshmi, the saint Ramanuja takes the form of a duck, and chanting.
King Chitraketu learns about life and death, meets Vishnu and is cursed by Parvati, but he doesn't mind. Chanting of Sarvamangala mantra and Veda sarshiva stava
Saraswati, wife of Brahma and goddess of knowledge. Brahma loses his 5th face, marries Gayatri, and gets in trouble with Saraswati who curses him along with Shiva, Vishnu, and Indra. Chanting of Saraswati aarti, Saraswati Stuti, and a Gayatri Bhajan.
Shiva is tricked by Brahma, marries Parvati and their son kills the demon Taraka. Saturn visits the wedding and causes trouble. Chanting of Meenakshi Pancharatnam.
Shiva rescues Markendeya, story of Mrytunjaya mantra, Vishnu becomes Markendeya's son in law. Chanting of Mrytunjaya mantra and Ayush Suktam
Shiva and Water; Taming Ganga so she can come to Earth, a spiritual story and Ganga Stotram and Moulav Ganga Slokam
Several stories about Shiva as Lord of Dance and Time, plus how he teases his wife Parvati. Chanting of Kala Bhairava Stotram and a melodic devotional song.
A look at Shiva and two stories about why he has a blue throat and the Moon in his hair. Chanting of Shiva Ashtakam and Chandra Shekara Ashtakam.
A look at Shiva and his role in Vedic Mythology, the story of Daksha and the death of Sati. Chanting of Linga Ashtakam.
Shankara learns about the power of the goddess; recitation of Lalitha Pancharatnam
