Rahu and Ketu - Podcast #69
April 17, 2008
Rahu and Ketu are uniquely vedic planets which from the perspective of Jyotish (Hindu astrology) have a profound impact on our life experience. This podcast examines these two planets, the story of their creation, and takes a look at how they are experienced by people such as President Jimmy Carter, Martin Luther King, and Muhammad Ali, the famous boxer.
This episode also includes traditional chanting of the Rahu and Ketu Kavacha, followed by ten minutes of the melodious Sama Veda.
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Madhu Vidhya and the Ashwin Twins
April 16, 2008
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 women seers of the Rig Veda
April 15, 2008
Gosha, one of the woman seers of the Rig Veda is author of hymns on the Ashvin Twins, the divine physicians. Chanting of Navagraha stotras and a mantra from the Ashvameda ritual.
Shivaratri
April 14, 2008
An examination of Shivarati; the night of Shiva, plus stories about this festival. Also, modern versions of traditional songs about Shiva.
The Danda Swamis
April 13, 2008
The Danda Swamis and their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.
Ascetics and Sadhus
April 12, 2008
Ascetics and Sadhus; the mystic renunciates of the Vedic tradition. Chanting of Sani Stotram, Kalabhraiva Stotram and a complete Shiva puja.
Amaruka and the nature of love
April 11, 2008
Shankara as Amaruka write on the nature of love. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi, Lalitha Ashtotra, and the beautiful Ardhanareshwara stotram.
Mandana Mishra and Shankara, Part 2
April 10, 2008
Mandana and Shankara debate and Mandana’s wife asks a question that Shankara can’t answer! Chanting of Guru stotram and Vedasara Shiva stotram.
Mandana Mishra and Shankara, Part 1
April 9, 2008
Mandana - Adi Shankara meet Vyasa, then Kumarila who asks him to visit Mandana but Shankara insults Mandana leading to their famous debate. Chanting of Govindashtakam and Shivananda Lahari
Lalitha - The Playful Goddess
April 8, 2008
Lalitha - The Playful Goddess. Lalitha is the divine Mother and the universe is her playground. The story of Hayagriva and Rishi Agastya. Chanting of Lalitha Trishati