Episodes

  • Episode 38 - The defeat of Narakasura

    Episode 38 - The defeat of Narakasura
    Jan 31 2024

    Sixteen thousand and one hundred—that's what Satyabhama said when she counted the number of women Narakasura had imprisoned in his fortress. Listen to the story is of Narakasura and how Lord Krishna vanquished him and saved the world from his atrocities.

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    6 mins
  • Episode 37 - The significance of Putrada Ekadashi

    Episode 37 - The significance of Putrada Ekadashi
    Jan 18 2024
    Many of us observe fasting in our country. Fasting holds a profound purpose, a purpose whispered in the ancient verses of the Brahmavarta Purana. To fast, it is said, is to abstain not only from sustenance but also from the clutches of sin and worldly indulgence. Fasting, especially on the day of Ekadashi, is said to purify our soul, and help us towards attaining Moksha and communion with the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna. In Bhavishya Uttara Purana, the story of Putrada Ekadashi has been narrated by Lord Krishna to Dharmaraja Yudhishthira
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    5 mins
  • Episode 36 - Lord Ayappa

    Episode 36 - Lord Ayappa
    Jan 10 2024
    Sabarimala is one of the most prominent temples in Kerala, dedicated to the deity Lord Ayappa. It is visited by over 50 million devotees every year, making it one of the most popular pilgrimages in the world. Like many of our tales, the story of Lord Ayappa also varies across regions, and today I will share the narrative that is widely known.
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    7 mins
  • Episode 35 - Ravan seizes Lanka

    Episode 35 - Ravan seizes Lanka
    Jan 3 2024
    The association between the names Lanka and Ravana is deeply ingrained in our cultural narratives. However, the history reveals that Ravana was not the original ruler of the illustrious city of gold. The city of gold belonged to someone else, and Ravan, just like the way he seized Sita devi, who didn’t belong to him, seized this city also.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 34 - The fight of Abhimanyu

    Episode 34 - The fight of Abhimanyu
    Dec 20 2023

    In the grand tapestry of the Mahabharata, where valor and destiny entwined, Abhimanyu the son of Arjuna was one warrior who turned the tide, in the battle of Kurukshetra
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    7 mins
  • Episode 33 - Rishi Chyavana and origin of Chyawanprash

    Episode 33 - Rishi Chyavana and origin of Chyawanprash
    Dec 14 2023
    Chyawanparsh is a popular ayurvedic product made with more than 30 herbs and spices and has numerous health benefits, but do you know that Chyawanprash has its roots in the Puranas? So let me tell you about the origin of Chyawanprash.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 32 - Lord Krishna’s fight with Banasura

    Episode 32 - Lord Krishna’s fight with Banasura
    Dec 6 2023

    Banasura, the eldest son of King Bali and was given a benediction by Lord Shiva that his kingdom would be granted protection from all threats. So, when it was time for Banasura to fight Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva descended along with his sons to fight alongside his ardent devotee. An epic battle ensued between the two Supreme Lords and Universe watched it with bathed breath.

    The reason for the fight?. Well it was the love between Anirudh (grandson of Krishna) and Usha (daughter of Asur Banasura)
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    9 mins
  • Episode 31 - Lord Rama's return to Vaikuntha

    Episode 31 - Lord Rama's return to Vaikuntha
    Nov 22 2023
    After Sita Devi took refuge in the arms of her Mother Earth, Lord Rama suffered intolerable grief. He came back to Ayodhya, made a golden idol of Sita Devi, and had it occupy the place next to him as his wife.

    Eventually, Lord Rama’s mothers also reunited with King Dashrath in the transcendental realm. The time for Lord Ram’s pastime on earth was also nearing an end, and once Kaala, the time personified, visited Lord Rama and he too, in accordance with his divine nature, left the mortal life and returned to Vaikuntha.
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    6 mins