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
Rudram - The essence of Yajur Veda
April 7, 2008
Rudram - The Essence of Yajur Veda. The main hymn for Shiva from Yajur Veda. Some explanations of the meaning and recitation by Seetharama Sastry.
Morning Mantras
April 6, 2008
Morning Mantras. Seetharama Sastry recites and explains some of the traditional mantras that are recited when getting up in the morning. Chanting of Hayagreeva Pancharatnam and Hayagreeva Panjaram.
Saturn, Part 2
April 5, 2008
Saturn, Part 2; more on Saturn and his nature. A new story about Ganesha, Saturn torments his Guru, and chanting of a Saturn puja and an Ashir Vadam; a Vedic blessing.
Saturn and Ketu, Part 1
April 4, 2008
Saturn and Ketu; the planets of misfortune, but also enlightenment. Are they friend or foe? We look at their influence in the world these days. Chanting of their mantras and also Mahalakshmi Janmataa Stotram.