Archive for April, 2008

  • Rahu and Ketu – Podcast #69

    Rahu and Ketu – Podcast #69

    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 [...]

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  • Madhu Vidhya and the Ashwin Twins

    Madhu Vidhya and the Ashwin Twins

    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.

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  • Gosha – one of the women seers of the Rig Veda

    Gosha – one of the women seers of the Rig Veda

    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.

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  • Shivaratri

    Shivaratri

    An examination of Shivarati; the night of Shiva, plus stories about this festival. Also, modern versions of traditional songs about Shiva.

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  • The Danda Swamis

    The Danda Swamis

    The Danda Swamis and their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.

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  • Ascetics and Sadhus

    Ascetics and Sadhus

    Ascetics and Sadhus; the mystic renunciates of the Vedic tradition. Chanting of Sani Stotram, Kalabhraiva Stotram and a complete Shiva puja.

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  • Amaruka and the nature of love

    Amaruka and the nature of love

    Shankara as Amaruka write on the nature of love. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi, Lalitha Ashtotra, and the beautiful Ardhanareshwara stotram.

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  • Mandana Mishra and Shankara, Part 2

    Mandana Mishra and Shankara, Part 2

    Mandana and Shankara debate and Mandana’s wife asks a question that Shankara can’t answer! Chanting of Guru stotram and Vedasara Shiva stotram.

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  • Mandana Mishra and Shankara, Part 1

    Mandana Mishra and Shankara, Part 1

    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

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  • Lalitha – The Playful Goddess

    Lalitha – The Playful Goddess

    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

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