Podcasts about Mahabharata

Ancient history researcher Nilesh Oak joins the Matt BeallPodcast to explore the origins and timeline of ancient Indian civilization. Drawing from more than 35 years of research, Oak explains his controversial dating of the Mahabharata and Ramayana and how he uses astronomy, archaeology, genetics, oceanography, ancient texts, and other scientific evidence to challenge conventional timelines of Indian history. The conversation explores the Mahabharata War, the Ramayana, Vedic texts, ancient astronomical observations, the lost city of Dwarka, dramatic changes in sea level, genetic bottlenecks, and the possibility that India's recorded history reaches much further into the past than commonly accepted. Follow Matt Beall Podcast: https://twitter.com/MattBeallPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mattbeallpodhttps://www.instagram.com/mattbeallpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556879741320 Check out our Shorts & ClipsShorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallShortsClip Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallClips Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallPodcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-beall-limitless/id1712917413  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6727221 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MattBeallPodcast Check out Nilesh Oak:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshoak/https://www.facebook.com/AncientIndianHistory5561and12209BCE/https://nileshoak.wordpress.com/about/ Timeline:00:00:00              Introductions00:03:11              Your Mission with these studies00:09:37              Mainstream Viewpoint00:22:11              Most Convincing Evidence01:03:27              Additional Evidence01:27:52              Indian Centric01:34:02              Ancient Indian Connection01:47:34              Cusco Valley Region01:58:36              UFO & UAP's02:02:20              ClosingThe views and opinions expressed on this podcast are notnecessarily the views of the host or of any business related to the host.

Mariano Rivera — the greatest closer in baseball history — was willing to teach his rivals exactly how to throw his most devastating pitch. He knew that, regardless of their strength or skill, unblessed they were blessed by God to throw they wouldn't be able to. The Stoics understood it. They called it "amor fati" — love of fate. There are things within our control and things outside our control. The wise person focuses entirely on what's within their control and releases entirely what's outside. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how doing one's best and then accepting one's fate is favorable for Bhakti, alongside the Bhagavad-gīta's five factors of action and the Mahabharata's story of Drona, who taught the military arts to the student who he knew was fated to kill him. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.36.9-40 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

Mariano Rivera — the greatest closer in baseball history — was willing to teach his rivals exactly how to throw his most devastating pitch. He knew that, regardless of their strength or skill, unblessed they were blessed by God to throw they wouldn't be able to. The Stoics understood it. They called it "amor fati" — love of fate. There are things within our control and things outside our control. The wise person focuses entirely on what's within their control and releases entirely what's outside. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how doing one's best and then accepting one's fate is favorable for Bhakti, alongside the Bhagavad-gīta's five factors of action and the Mahabharata's story of Drona, who taught the military arts to the student who he knew was fated to kill him. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.36.9-40 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

In this fascinating channeled session, Lars explores Wolfgang's possible involvement in the Mahabharata, the great epic of Ancient India upon which the Bhagavad Gita is based.Rather than presenting an idealized or heroic past life, this session reveals challenging experiences and shadow aspects that invite deeper self-understanding and healing. As with many genuine past life explorations, we are often confronted with parts of ourselves that are uncomfortable to acknowledge. By bringing them into awareness, transformation becomes possible.Beyond the historical setting, this session explores profound metaphysical questions about the nature of reality, consciousness, karma, personal responsibility, and the integration of our shadow.Whether you see past life regression as literal, symbolic, or a tool for self-discovery, this session offers thought-provoking insights into personal growth and spiritual evolution.Topics include:• The Mahabharata and Ancient India• Channeled past life exploration• Shadow work and healing• Karma and soul evolution• The nature of reality• Consciousness and spiritual growth• Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita• Personal transformationTake what resonates and leave the rest behind.For private Zoom sessions e-mail Wolfgang for appointments: https://www.wolfgangarndt8@gmail.comFree Pendulum Chart: https://www.toolsforascensionbywolfgang.com/resources/https://www.facebook.com/The-Gaia-Eagle-Wolf-Healing-Circlewebsite: https://www.toolsforascensionbywolfgang.com/For more guided meditations and spiritual teachings, explore the full Tools for Ascension library.http://www.youtube.com/@toolsforascensionbyWolfganghttps://www.facebook.com/The-Gaia-Eagle-Wolf-Healing-CircleInstagram https://www.instagram.com/wolfgangarndt1#mahabharata #bhagavadgita #pastlife #pastliferegression #channeling #ancientindia #karma #shadowwork #spiritualawakening #consciousness #wolfgang #lars #metaphysics #selfdiscovery #spiritualgrowth #facingthepast

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

A version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/from-chanakya-to-ai-india-needs-its-own-management-model-14038647.html/ampIf you interpret the term ‘management' broadly, that is, to include not only the day to day running of companies, but also the bigger picture of governance, leadership, strategy, geoeconomics, and even civilizational survival, the clear answer is that there indeed is a unique Indian style of management.Whether it has been uniquely successful in the past is an open question, and given the ravages of invasion, one may be tempted to say it hasn't been; similarly whether, or how, it is appropriate for today's and tomorrow's needs is another good question.But it is useful to identify what may in fact be the factors underlying such a style of management, and there are likely three reasons: civilizational, cultural, and practical.CivilizationalThe first is perhaps the idea of Bharatiya exceptionalism: that is to say that Bharat exemplifies a singular civilizational thread that goes back to the ancient four-fold Hindu idea of purusharthas: dharma, artha, kama, and moksha. It is a holistic approach, perhaps most evident in the Bhagavad Gita, with its emphasis on ethical leadership and nishkama karma.It is certainly influenced by the topography and geography of the land, Jambudvipa, which has natural boundaries marking its extremities: Bharat, the land between the mountains and the sea.The climate and the rivers and the vegetation reflect a reality of natural abundance: what Rajiv Malhotra referred to when he spoke of the ‘religions of the forest' versus ‘the religions of the desert'. Bharat, in general, had a tropical cornucopia of food, and perhaps that was reflected early in a certain tolerance for not only for other humans, but also for all life.It is notable that among all the lands that were populated early, Bharat was the one that retained its megafauna the best. All other human settlements saw the rapid extinction of large animals. Sustainability, a key mantra these days, was built into the Bharatiya outlook all along.This same generosity was seen in trade patterns in the Indian Ocean as well: from 5,000 years ago, Bharatiya sailors executed cross-oceanic voyages, eastward during the southwest monsoon and vice versa during the northeast monsoon. The trade benefited everybody, as valuable goods were exchanged, in an illustration of the theory of comparative advantage.The infrastructure for trade was brilliantly executed: not only the building of ocean-going ships that plied the Spice Route, and the ability to defend them from pirates, but also the subtler aspects: the “multi-protocol switch” that allowed trading guilds along the peninsular coasts to facilitate trade between say, Romans, and say, Chinese, who had different languages and currencies. Bharatiya traders smoothed the transactions.Furthermore, the venture capital and banking services for the trading guilds were provided by Hindu temples.Pax Indica was benign; for instance, 1,001 years ago Rajendra Chola dispatched a large fleet to open up the Straits of Malacca for trade when the Srivijaya Empire interfered with it. The contrast with the current standoff in the Straits of Hormuz is salutary. Yes, it is necessary to ensure freedom of navigation, and the commons, with deadly force if need be.There was a very real notion of the ‘common good'. For instance, perhaps the greatest intellectual contribution of Bharat was innovation and the creation of Intellectual Property, and then making it freely available to all: not hoarding it for individual benefit.The model was that scholars and intellectuals were frugal, that the State (king or temple) provided for their basic needs, and in return, they produced masterworks over which they, unlike patenting in the western sense, did not claim any rights.Thus you have intellectual giants such as Brahmagupta with his invention of the zero, Panini with his context-free grammar, Madhava with his infinite series for trigonometric functions, and much later Ramanujan who wrote down his extraordinary theorems for all, and JC Bose whose seminal wireless communication discoveries he refused to patent, on principle. In fact, one could argue that the entire idea of “open-source” is a Bharatiya invention.The natural resources of the Indian subcontinent along with the industriousness of its residents allowed for the creation of tremendous wealth; but in the “Guns vs Butter” dichotomy in economics, Bharat neglected to build the guns; which meant that often invaders with guns were able to capture the butter.Management theory suggests that there are only three sustainable business strategies for long-term viability: 1) customer intimacy, 2) cost leadership, 3) innovation. Bharat historically chose innovation, and its native genius may result in the flowering of an intellectual revolution as the effects of impoverishment by conquest begin to recede.CulturalIt is interesting to note that Bharatiyas are different from both Occidentals, (e.g. the Anglosphere) and Orientals (e.g. East Asians) culturally. The stereotypes (with good reason) is that Occidentals are highly individualistic and that Orientals are highly group-oriented. Bharatiyas fall somewhere in between, being fairly individualistic, and gregarious, yet only moderately group-oriented.This has implications for governance. A highly individualistic society needs powerful laws that control individuals, including their tendencies for mischief. Thus, for example, the US is a highly regulated society, and their police are quite capable of unleashing deadly force. A highly group oriented society like Japan has norms that mean children clean after themselves in schools, and that discipline carries over into adulthood as well.Bharatiyas are neither; the net result is that there is a distinction between public spaces and private spaces. While people may keep their homes spotlessly clean, they have no problem littering anywhere or throwing trash just over their walls onto the public street. They also have no problem breaking traffic rules. “The tragedy of the commons” is rife.There is also the cultural memory of shortages and deprivation. Since people have grown up in a shortage economy, there is a tendency to hoard, cut corners, to pay bribes, to find any way of getting a slight advantage over others. Thus the unnecessary pushiness on roads, the inability to queue up anywhere, and especially the unwillingness to let people exit a lift before you enter.This applies to groups as well, as is seen in the “race to the bottom” in the case of the backward, the most backward, and the extremely backward designations intended for government largesse.There is also the unfortunate feeling that a contract is just a mere annoyance, not something that is to be followed to the letter. Punctuality is a small indicator of this: Bharatiyas on average feel justified in being late and casually making excuses. In contrast, both Anglosphere people and many East Asians (especially the Japanese) are punctual, and they can be trusted to deliver absolutely whatever they promise, whenever they promise.Interestingly, Chinese, like Bharatiyas, do not have integrity in terms of keeping promises, which is a problem in doing business with both. In Bharat, there is also extreme reluctance to deliver bad news until the very last minute, for instance the day before something is due to be delivered. This can be very difficult for partners to deal with.Perhaps all this makes Bharat a low-trust society. As a result of all this, doing business in Bharat takes twice as long, and managers need to have contingency plans, and to do intrusive ongoing audits to ensure that things are on time.But there are inspiring counter-examples of community action and high trust. One is the re-greening of the Aravallis with the support of the Tarun Bharat Sangh and Rajendra Singh: a few villages built simple check dams based on traditional knowledge, bringing back an extinct river.PracticalIn addition to the refined heights of the civilizational perspective, Bharat also excelled in the theories of tactical management and even realpolitik. Even though there is a tendency in certain circles to lionize Machiavelli, von Clausewitz and Sun Tzu, it is likely that Chanakya outdid all of them in the single-minded pursuit of strategy and governance, and he wrote his masterwork a millennium before them.Chanakya's ideas of statecraft are notable for their cold realism. He focuses on the creation of leverage and thus power for the sovereign. Speaking of leverage, or competitive advantage, we have seen how China has turned its control of the rare earths supply chain into a weapon; similarly the US has its technology (the recent denial of Anthropic Mythos to all foreigners) as well as its control of the SWIFT network of financial transactions. These can be coercive.Another of Chanakya's supremely rational assumptions is that your neighbor is likely to be your enemy, if not today, maybe tomorrow, simply because of proximity and the resulting irritants. Thus it becomes useful to make common cause with their neighbor.Taking this one step further, you arrive at the Mandala theory of statecraft: a series of concentric circles (for convenience of depiction), where you cultivate your neighbor's neighbors, and also the Far Emperor or udasina (indifferent power), a player outside the immediate neighborhood, but powerful, and who can have a significant impact on your local power politics. Clearly Indian foreign policy has looked upon the US as a Far Emperor; similarly Indian firms may look upon Big Tech companies as Far Emperors in their local struggles.Chanakya does not shy away from the harsh realities of power politics. Matsya nyaya, where big fish eat little fish, is a crystal-clear exposition of the idea that might is right: which we see in contemporary affairs, both business and international relations, on a daily basis. In addition, he recognized that information is the key to advantage (as Big Tech demonstrates today), and as such, he made it a priority to collect data, including through a network of spies. This leads to intrigue, infiltration, and the creation of internal dissent among the enemy.Chanakya's four classic stages of competition are notable: sama, dana, bheda and danda. Of these, possibly the one that is most widely practised today is bheda,the exploitation of internal fault lines within the enemy. With the “million mutinies” in India, such as farmer protests, CAA riots, and the recent ‘cockroach' riots, it is clear that there are “toolkits” in play. There is much information warfare, as seen in relentless bot attacks on Bharatiyas on social media.In modern management terms, India should learn from the successful business models of the G2 powers. The US as a nation, and its big firms, typically use overwhelming force (financial, technological or military, as the case may be) to overwhelm their foes. The metaphor is American football: massive force is a major factor, though tactical misdirection is also widespread.China uses a different tactic. It goes for cost leadership by using state-guided industrial policy to build massive over-capacity in selected areas; with fierce internal competition, this leads to plummeting costs. Then by flooding export markets with cheap products, they are able to destroy local players in those markets. A case in point right now is the explosion in cheap generativeAI Large Language Models (LLMs) that are undercutting US firms such as Anthropic and OpenAI.Thus both powers are using their standard operating procedures in generativeAI: US firms are pouring in hundreds of billions of dollars in an effort to corner the market; Chinese firms (and the state) are collapsing the prices in the market.What should India's business model look like in this context? Instead of going head-on against these large economies, India should find ways to thrive around them: for example, look for ‘white spaces' that are not in their gunsights. But these open areas will change rapidly: an example is IT services, which was an opportunity for 20+ years, but not any more.In generativeAI, a sound Bharatiya play might be to avoid over-investment in foundational models, use (Chinese) open-source models and modify them, for example with multi-lingual capabilities; invest in other areas of the stack such as in vertical applications, for instance in agriculture, or medicine, or governance, or jurisprudence. Bharat can use ‘distillation' techniques to reduce the need for data, and also create Small Language Models (SLMs) in narrow domains, e.g. in Indic Knowledge Systems.There is also the salutary example of the operating system, which is arguably the most important piece of software on any machine, because it controls the entire functioning of the system. But Unix, possibly the most capable operating system ever, was open-sourced as Linux, and is freely available and ubiquitous. On the other hand, Microsoft realized its OS, Windows, was a tremendous distribution channel for third-party applications, and has made its trillions based on it. This is what Anthropic, OpenAI et al are betting on.Will the future of LLMs be Unix/Linux (open source) or Windows? Nobody knows at the moment, and therefore it may be best to avoid that battle, and focus on other layers of the stack, such as applications (higher layers) or hardware and GCCs (lower layers).Nimbleness and innovation are key when you are dancing with elephants. Direct confrontation is a bad idea, as in the metaphor of the tree and the cane from the Mahabharata's Santi Parva, where Bhishma comments on the dialogue between the Ocean and Ganga. He suggests that as canes bend to the river, but trees do not, it is best to yield tactically to superior force.Bharat therefore has to evolve a business model of its own that is sustainable in the long run, and based on its own capabilities. At the moment, a good test case is generativeAI. Another is aerospace, where as soon as ISRO began to offer niche markets to the private sector, there has been a virtual explosion in startups doing interesting things.ConclusionTradition and ancient texts give Bharat a set of management practices and principles that may have within them the basis for a unique business model that can outperform the competition, which at the moment consists of American-style private capitalism and Chinese-style state-controlled enterprises.2300 words, 4 August 2026 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

Is revenge the answer, or is there something greater? In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful lessons from Draupadi's journey in the Mahabharata. Discover how pain, justice, forgiveness, and inner strength come together to reveal a timeless life lesson that remains relevant today.

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

Download my meditation and wellness app, Swa:aha. https://app.level.game/?c=zSbmYnCheck out BeerBiceps SkillHouse Courses Here - https://linktr.ee/bbskillhouseFollow Dr. Sauradeep Nath's Social Media Handles:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sauradeep-nath-074a0a287/ Book: War and Weapon: https://amzn.in/d/0dV8oAy4In this 527th (overall 1032nd) episode of The Ranveer Show, we are joined by Dr. Sauradeep Nath, a historian and researcher specialising in the archaeology, heritage, and military history of Northeast India, and author of "War and Weapon: An Illustrated Legacy of Ahom Military," for one of the deepest history-special conversations we've ever done - on the Ahom dynasty, ancient Assam, and 600 years of a kingdom that was never fully conquered.We talk about ancient Assam's roots in the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the founding of the Ahom dynasty by Sukapha in 1228 CE, the Buranjis and how the Ahoms recorded their own history, the tactics and animals used in Ahom warfare, the courage of women warriors like Mula Gabharu, the long fight against the Turko-Afghans and the Mughals, the Battle of Saraighat and Lachit Borphukan, the mystery of Mayong, and how 600 years of Ahom rule finally came to an end.This podcast is a must-watch for anyone interested in Indian history, the Ahom dynasty, Assamese culture, military history, comparative mythology, and the lesser-known kingdoms of Northeast India.00:00 – Sauradeep Nath On TRS01:54 – Why The Ahom Dynasty Deserves A Mainstream Episode03:17 – Where Assam's History Really Begins04:24 – Pragjyotisha — The Ancient Name Of Assam05:27 – The Origins Of The Kamakhya Devi Temple05:54 – Narakasura & The First Dynasty Of Pragjyotisha06:35 – Banasura's Kingdom In Tezpur07:20 – Bhagadatta & The Mahabharata War08:19 – Elephants In Ahom Warfare11:05 – Mayong — The Occult Village Of India12:35 – Were Ahom Warriors Truly Magical?13:33 – The Story Of Mula Gabharu's Courage19:05 – The Varman Dynasty Begins (350 CE)20:27 – Samudragupta & The Allahabad Pillar Inscription25:43 – Traces Of Buddhism In Ancient Assam29:14 – Bhaskar Varman — Kamarupa's Most Famous King34:09 – The First Turko-Afghan Invasions Of Assam35:46 – Sukapha Founds The Ahom Dynasty (1228 CE)36:23 – The Migration From Mong Mao41:01 – Buranji — The Royal Chronicles Of The Ahoms44:07 – Trained Crocodiles In Ahom Warfare44:43 – War Dogs Used Against The Ahoms53:16 – The Sutiya & Dimasa Kingdoms Before Ahom Expansion59:14 – Queens Who Ruled — Phuleswari Devi1:02:03 – Shields & Ahom Armour1:04:11 – Mula Gabharu's Revenge Against Turbak Khan1:06:46 – How Sanatan Dharma Was Assimilated Into Ahom Religion1:13:57 – The Battle Of Saraighat & Lachit Borphukan1:22:17 – The Battle Of Itakhuli — The Final Mughal Defeat1:29:15 – The Moamoria Rebellion & Decline Of The Ahoms1:31:08 – British Intervention & The Treaty Of Yandabo1:32:33 – The End Of 600 Years Of Ahom Rule

Why do pets and animal companions in fiction feel so immediate, so universally legible, and so devastating when a story takes them away?We pull threads from everywhere, comic book pets like Krypto, the daemon companions of His Dark Materials, and the long mythic history of loyal animals that reveal a hero's character. From Odysseus and Argus to the Mahabharata's stray dog test, we track what separates a true companion from a symbol or a beast of burden: mutual attachment, choice, and the kind of love that costs something.

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

The Mahabharata, Volume 8 (U Chicago Press, 2026) is a translation of the twelfth book of The Mahābhārata, an epic tale of history and kingship, reinforced with legends, romances, and metaphysical, theological, and ethical teachings written in Sanskrit 1700 or more years ago. The Book of Peace is focused particularly on the ways people can escape the cycle of rebirth and realize sublime beatitude by way of saving knowledge or yoga meditation or devotion to God Viṣṇu-Nārāyaṇa. Supported by an extensive introduction and notes, this publication will be greeted as a major event in Sanskrit studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Mahabharata, Volume 8 (U Chicago Press, 2026) is a translation of the twelfth book of The Mahābhārata, an epic tale of history and kingship, reinforced with legends, romances, and metaphysical, theological, and ethical teachings written in Sanskrit 1700 or more years ago. The Book of Peace is focused particularly on the ways people can escape the cycle of rebirth and realize sublime beatitude by way of saving knowledge or yoga meditation or devotion to God Viṣṇu-Nārāyaṇa. Supported by an extensive introduction and notes, this publication will be greeted as a major event in Sanskrit studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

The Mahabharata, Volume 8 (U Chicago Press, 2026) is a translation of the twelfth book of The Mahābhārata, an epic tale of history and kingship, reinforced with legends, romances, and metaphysical, theological, and ethical teachings written in Sanskrit 1700 or more years ago. The Book of Peace is focused particularly on the ways people can escape the cycle of rebirth and realize sublime beatitude by way of saving knowledge or yoga meditation or devotion to God Viṣṇu-Nārāyaṇa. Supported by an extensive introduction and notes, this publication will be greeted as a major event in Sanskrit studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

The evening session of the ongoing three-day Summer Course featured an insightful panel discussion on ‘Inner Awakening and Righteous Living - Dharma as the Compass for Daily Life'. Moderated by Prof Rani P L (Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences and Languages & Literature, and Director, Anantapur Campus), the panel brought together Ms Sai Swaroopa Iyer (Program Lead, INDICA) Ms Sai Geetha M N (Senior Director, Software Engineering, Lowe's India) Dr Lathasree (Senior Medical Officer, Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital) and Ms Vidyulatha Narayan (Manager, Education Division, East Sussex County, UK.)Drawing upon Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's teachings, the speakers explained that Dharma is not merely a code of conduct but the very expression of one's innate divinity. They reiterated Swami's message that righteousness in the heart leads to peace in the world, while emphasising trikarana shuddhi—the unity of thought, word, and action—as the hallmark of a noble life. The panel elaborated on various dimensions of Dharma, including Swarupa Dharma, the realisation of one's true divine nature, and Deha Dharma, the responsibility of caring for the body and mind through pure food, conduct, thoughts, speech, and balanced living. Quoting examples from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagawad Gita, the speakers explained that true Dharma lies in performing one's duties selflessly, with detachment, and offering every action to the Divine while upholding universal human values. Concluding the discussion, the panel affirmed that Dharma ultimately becomes the foundation for inner awakening, enabling one to listen to the voice of conscience, purify the mind, and manifest the divinity within. By making Dharma the natural way of life, they noted, humanity can move from individual transformation to universal harmony and lasting peace.

Aujourd'hui, dans "Le Journal Imprévisible", Augustin Lefebvre revient sur l'histoire mouvementée du Festival d'Avignon. Et cette année encore, l'événement incontournable du théâtre français a connu son lot de débats controversés, de louanges et de critiques acerbes autour des spectacles présentés.Des pièces jugées transgressives et choquantes ont suscité de vives réactions du public, comme la performance du chorégraphe belge Jan Fabre ou la mise en scène controversée de Romeo Castellucci sur le visage du Christ. Les mouvements sociaux se sont également invités au festival, avec les protestations des intermittents du spectacle en 2003, menaçant d'assombrir l'événement. Malgré ces tensions, le festival a su conserver son identité de lieu de création audacieuse, accueillant des pièces monumentales comme le Mahabharata de Peter Brook ou le récent Maldoror de Julien Gosselin. Entre scandales, innovations artistiques et mobilisations sociales, le Festival d'Avignon reste un rendez-vous incontournable, reflet des débats et des enjeux de la création théâtrale contemporaine.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

On entend souvent qu'il faut s'aimer pour être heureux dans la vie, et nous sentons tous comme le fait de nous en vouloir d'être comme nous sommes nous fait souffrir. Mais comment faire ? Comment s'aimer justement ? J'en parle avec Bruno Viard, qui m'a beaucoup appris sur ces questions.Le livre de Bruno : https://www.editionsbdl.com/produit/amour-propre-des-choses-connues-depuis-le-commencement-du-monde/Mon site : https://www.fabricemidal.comReso, mon école de méditation : https://www.reso.coRéalisation, montage, image et son : Alexandre AgostiniMots clé : Déménagement dans l'inconscient ! Bruno Viard propose d'y placer les blessures de l'amour-propre en lieu et place du sexe et de l'Œdipe. Il en appelle pour cela aux traditions les mieux établies de l'humanité : le tao, le Mahabharata, l'Iliade, l'Évangile, Montaigne, les psychanalystes du xviie siècle, Rousseau, Tocqueville et le grand méconnu de la psychologie moderne : Paul Diel. Où l'on voit que les blessures d'amour-propre commandent les vicissitudes de la sexualité.L'amour-propre surdéterminant largement l'appétit des biens matériels autant qu'il surdétermine le désir sexuel, la psychanalyse se trouve décloisonnée et peut enfin communiquer avec la sociologie. Aussi Marcel Mauss occupe-t-il la meilleure position pour servir de pont entre ces disciplines puisqu'une psychologie de la reconnaissance (amour-propre) est sous-jacente à la sociologie du don.On aboutit ainsi à une anthropologie synthétique de forme triangulaire qui récuse l'hégémonie sexualiste freudienne comme l'hégémonie matérialiste marxiste, mais aussi l'hégémonie du seul amour-propre selon René Girard. Bruno VIARD, spécialiste de la littérature romantique et des idées sociales au xixe siècle, est Professeur de littérature française à l'université d'Aix-Marseille. Il collabore à la revue Psychologie de la motivation et à la Revue du MAUSS. Il a publié notamment : À la source perdue du socialisme français, Desclée de Brouwer ; Les trois neveux ou l'altruisme et l'égoïsme réconciliés (Pierre Leroux, Marcel Mauss, Paul Diel), PUF ; Anthologie de Pierre Leroux. Inventeur du socialisme, Le Bord de L'eau.

Ausschnitt aus meinem aktuellen Monats-Workshop YOGA WISDOM & PRACTICE: Was ist der Ursprung von Guru Pūrṇimā? Über diese Tradition als besonders heiligen und verehrungswürdigen Tag wird in verschiedenen Mythen erzählt: Guru Pūrṇimā als dem Vollmond-Tag, an dem Śiva als Ādiguru seine spirituelle Weisheit weitergab. Dieser Akt wird als Beginn jener Tradition verstanden, in der Gurus Wissen an ihre Schüler weitergeben. Oder auch der Weise Vyasa verehrt, der das Mahabharata kompiliert und zusammen mit bzw. durch Ganesha aufgeschrieben hat. Oder auch die Vollmondnacht des Guru in der Form des Buddha, der seine erste Lehrrede an diesem Tag mit seinen fünf Anhängern in Sarnath geteilt hat. Hört diese Folge aus Ausschnitt aus meinem aktuellen Monats-Workshop YOGA WISDOM & PRACTICE. Du kannst jeden Monat einsteigen und online dabei sein oder die Aufzeichnungen ansehen oder anhören in Deinem eigenen Rhythmus. Guru Pūrṇimā ist dieses Jahr am 29. Juli 2026, dem Vollmond des vedischen Monats Āṣāḍha.

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

What if the stories hidden in our monuments, temples, and excavations could change the way we understand history?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Emani Sivanagi Reddy, renowned archaeologist and heritage conservationist, to explore some of India's most fascinating historical mysteries and architectural achievements.We discuss:The untold story of the Hussain Sagar Buddha statue, including its sculptor, its transportation, an accidental fall, and its final installation.How ancient Indian temples were built with remarkable precision, without modern machinery.The science behind temple architecture, Vastu, and the role of the Sthapathi.The Kedarnath floods, and the tension between faith and historical evidence in relocating temples.Roman gold coins and other notable archaeological discoveries.Why museums and heritage preservation matter today.The debates surrounding the Mahabharata and Ram Mandir, and how to interpret history through evidence.Why future generations should question, learn, and stay connected to their roots.If you value history, culture, and ancient India, this conversation is for you. Watch till the end, and share your biggest takeaway in the comments.

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

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AUDIOBOOK - Mahabharata por SWAMI PURISWAMI PURI (Srila Bhaktivedanta Puri Goswami Maharaj) é monge renunciante há 26 anos, mestre espiritual do Vaisnavismo e discípulo de Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaj. Construiu um monastério no sul de Minas Gerais onde se pratica bhakti yoga, a yoga da devoção. Sua dedicação, amizade e simplicidade o tornou muito querido, recebendo a todos que tem ido tomar refúgio nesse belo espaço chamado Vrinda Bhumi.CONHEÇA MAIS sobre SWAMI PURI (B.V Puri Goswami Mahārāja)Instagram: / bvpuri Facebook: / swamipuri64 Site Oficial: http://www.swamipuri.com.brCANAL DO YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FhOypSOtH-y8D5PonB2aQGrupo Bhakti Dharma no Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY4w0pIkCt...ACOMPANHE-NOS NAS REDES SOCIAIS - SEMEANDO DEVOÇÃO: https://harmonizesuavida.my.canva.site/semeandodevocao

In this conversation, Paden Bhutia and Hariprasad Varma discuss the journey of Hariprasad into leadership coaching, the importance of mentorship, and the integration of Indian philosophical traditions into modern leadership practices. The conversation revolves around the profound impact of mentorship on personal and professional growth, the importance of collaboration over competition, and the relevance of archetypes from Indian epics like the Mahabharata in contemporary leadership. The conversation also touches on how stories and myths can serve as mirrors for self-discovery and personal development.To understand your Mahabharata Leadership archetype, express your interest at https://learn.zensei.co.in/f/epic To learn more about Hari's work, visit https://www.hariprasadvarma.comSubscribe to Hari's Substack at https://hariprasadvarma.substack.comTo get featured on the Action-Ables podcast, email: padenbhutia@padenbhutia.com

Sebastian Siegel is a British-American filmmaker, author, and speaker. He directed the film Grace and Grit, based on Ken Wilber's book, which premiered at The Chinese Theatre IMAX and now streams on Apple and Amazon in the US, and on Netflix in most international territories. Siegel writes on consciousness and depth psychology, with work that often blends philosophy and dynamic story telling.Connect with Sebastian Siegel!instagram.com/sebastiansiegel1x.com/sebastiansiegelWatch his TEDx Talk on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L64AOAXoABgVisit his Website to learn more!http://www.DeeplyConscious.com Watch his Youtube Series: The Eight Questionshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrsuqkj6LGLWyYzTyceEsjJoVeeJMl_qJ&si=Syp2iceWyg2FWdP3Learn more about Exosomes here!https://www.aexo.bioCHAPTERS:0:00 – Introduction2:17 – Meet Sebastian Siegel3:23 – Sebastian talks about exosomes and stem cells8:06 – Sebastian on supporting AEXO.bio's exosome approach09:18 – How exosomes may aid recovery, healing, and rejuvenation16:18 – What is the difference between exosomes and stem cells?18:38 – How did Sebastian solve the puzzle of making money doing what he loves?26:06 – Why saying “no” creates the energy to fully show up when you say “yes”29:30 – How has Sebastian's perspective on AI evolved over the last two years?34:12 – Why AI-generated communication risks homogenizing human consciousness35:02 – Why influencers and short-form creators may face challenges in an AI-driven future37:53 – What is Sebastian's upcoming chess film, Labyrinth, about, and how did the idea originate?43:17 – Sebastian shares how he finds actors who fit the characters in his film Grace and Grit47:40 – How does Sebastian handle rejection, fundraising, and relentless follow-up?50:13 – How should you price your services when a friend or mentor hires you?53:40 – Why many people undervalue access, wisdom, and meaningful connections55:30 – Sebastian talks about how he maintains and builds relationships with people he admires57:26 – Sebastian shares how he and Bobby Kennedy became friends58:52 – Andy shares his insights on how Star Wars relates to Biblical stories1:01:18 – Sebastian discusses the Mahabharata connection behind his chess film about Abhimanyu Mishra1:03:55 – Connect with Sebastian1:04:54 – Outro

Pratibha Ray is one of India's well known contemporary authors from the eastern state of Odisha. Her acclaimed novel Yajnaseni retells the Mahabharata through the eyes of Draupadi, offering a fresh perspective on the Indian epic. In this podcast, she discusses themes of gender, power and social inequality and explains how she uses storytelling to question systems of marginalisation and oppression.

Dharma is difficult to translate, and even harder to understand. In this talk, scholar Frederick Smith draws on nearly five decades of study to illuminate how the concept of dharma moves, shifts, and comes alive across the subcontinent. By tracing regional retellings of the Mahabharata, he reveals how different communities have interpreted its moral tensions. Turning to modern literature such as U.R. Ananthamurthy's Samskara, he connects these ancient debates to contemporary questions of responsibility, community, and moral action. With clarity and depth, Smith examines how ideas of dharma and adharma operate in the Sanskrit Mahabharata and how these ideas ripple outward into contemporary India. A Q&A with the audience will follow, offering space for reflection and dialogue. In this episode of BIC Talks, Fredrick Smith delivers a talk. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in Dec 2025. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favourite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible, and Amazon Music.  

What if the villains of history, mythology, religion, and politics were never the real villains?In this thought-provoking episode of Kaka Balli Punjabi Podcast, we challenge some of the most powerful narratives ever told and ask a controversial question: Who decides who is a hero and who is a villain?From Mahabharata and Ramayana to world history, religion, politics, psychology, and modern pop culture, we explore how society creates heroes, villains, and enemies. Is history really written by the winners? Are we taught facts, or are we taught narratives?We discuss Duryodhan, Karna, Krishna, Ravana, Aurangzeb, Churchill, Hitler, Thanos, and many other figures who continue to divide opinion. Some are remembered as heroes, some as monsters, but what happens when we examine their stories from a different perspective?In the Mahabharata, was Duryodhan simply a power-hungry villain, or was he a loyal friend who stood by Karna when society rejected him because of caste? If Krishna is considered divine, why did he allow or encourage tactics that broke the rules of war? Can the end ever justify the means?In the Ramayana, Ravana is remembered as one of the greatest villains in Indian mythology. But what happens when we look at the story through the lens of family honor, power, pride, and perspective? Does every story have two sides?We also discuss the idea that many of history's most hated figures genuinely believed they were doing the right thing. From Aurangzeb to modern political leaders, how often do people commit questionable actions while believing they are serving a greater cause?The conversation then moves beyond mythology into modern history and geopolitics.• Is America really the world's police?• How do governments use propaganda?• How are wars justified?• Why are some leaders celebrated while others are condemned?• Does power influence morality?We explore the idea that public perception is often shaped by media, politics, religion, education systems, and cultural narratives. The same person can be viewed as a hero by one group and a villain by another.The podcast also examines religion, faith, heaven, hell, divine punishment, and the human tendency to believe that the religion we are born into is the ultimate truth. Are beliefs chosen, or are they inherited?Beyond history and religion, we look at fictional villains such as Thanos and characters from The Boys. Why do modern audiences increasingly relate to villains? Why do so many fictional villains have understandable motivations? Why are morally grey characters becoming more popular than traditional heroes?We also discuss an uncomfortable truth: villains may play an essential role in human progress.Throughout history, crisis has often created innovation.World wars accelerated medicine, engineering, aviation, and technology.The Cold War accelerated space exploration, computing, and the digital revolution.Periods of famine and hardship led to agricultural breakthroughs and large-scale reforms.In nature, predators force prey to evolve. Pressure creates adaptation. Competition creates growth. Could the same principle apply to human civilization?Perhaps villains, rivals, enemies, and crises act as society's ultimate stress tests.This episode is not about glorifying violence, hatred, dictators, or harmful actions. It is about questioning assumptions, challenging narratives, exploring different perspectives, and encouraging critical thinking.Topics Covered:• Heroes vs Villains• Duryodhan and Karna• Krishna and Mahabharata• Ravana and Ramayana• Bhagavad Gita• Aurangzeb• Churchill vs Hitler• America and Global Politics• Propaganda and Media Narratives• Religion and Faith• Heaven and Hell• Philosophy and Critical Thinking• Thanos and The Boys• Psychology of Villains• History Written by Winners• Power, Morality and Perspective• Why Society Needs Villains• Human Nature• Politics and Ideology• Indian History and Mythology

Discover timeless lessons from India's ancient scriptures with author Priya Arora in this thought-provoking episode of The Brand Called You. Host Ashutosh Garg engages Priya—author of Rama: A Man of Dharma and Life Is a Battlefield—in a deep conversation on how Vedic philosophy and texts like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad Gita offer practical wisdom for modern challenges.Priya shares her journey from English literature and a global banking and technology career to spiritual study and Sanskrit. She explores Dharma in leadership, the universality of ancient teachings, and how principles like focus, gratitude, and action without attachment can help us achieve ethical success and inner peace.If you're seeking ancient insights for modern dilemmas, practical strategies for stress management, or inspiration for navigating life's challenges, this episode is for you.

What if the fall of Atlantis wasn’t just a myth or even a natural cataclysm but a global nuclear war that killed 1.6 billion people? That is the scale of destruction reported in the Mahabharata – an ancient Hindu text of unknown date. Today, we stand at a similar crossroads, and could face the same unthinkable outcome – unless we do something to stop it. In this week’s episode, international bestselling author Richard Lawrence reveals why this moment could be our “Atlantis 2.0” — and what we must do differently this time to avoid the same fate. Tune in to discover: Chilling passages from the Mahabharata and the Old Testament that describe terrifying weapons in vivid detail — thousands of years before Hiroshima What mysterious discovery archaeologists have found at the sites of what they believe are the ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah – two ancient cities destroyed by “fire and brimstone” Who and what is really behind the various wars on Earth – and what their sinister motive really is How we can all help to shift global consciousness with the unique spiritual opportunities we have available to us today – so that we do not allow history to repeat itself Don’t miss it!  *** Join international bestselling author Richard Lawrence to discover the wisdom of The Nine Freedoms. Richard has appeared on hundreds of radio shows around the world and is the author of 11 books including Contacts With The Gods From Space and Realize Your Inner Potential, both of which he co-authored with Master of Yoga Dr. George King – his spiritual master. Do you have a spiritual question, a story or an experience you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line at spiritualfreedom@richardlawrence.co.uk. Join us on a journey through the profound spiritual truth of The Nine Freedoms designed to help you develop your intuition, find and follow your life purpose and make a difference in the world. Nourish your soul with simple spiritual practices and timeless wisdom, and open the door to lasting inner peace, true fulfilment and ultimately – enlightenment. Discover more about The Nine Freedoms. #186 – Don't let them make it Atlantis 2.0 Copyrighted content - originally published by The Aetherius Society

Marcos James is an actor/performer based in Los Angeles. He is mostprominently known for playing the role of White Rat in the hugely successfulHBO series, Game of Thrones. Marcos was also one of the primary stars of thetelevision movie series, Keeping up with the Joneses (LMN), in which heplayed the recurring role of William French. Other appearances include thelead role of Kody in the Amazon film, Cabin Pressure, appearances in Days ofour lives, the lead role of Arjuna in the theatre production, The Mahabharata,at the prestigious Sadler's Wells Theatre (UK), as well as prominent roles inDisney's, The Lion King (West End: London) and Aida.Alongside his activities in theatre, film and television, Marcos has carved outan impressive resume in the commercial sphere. He has appeared as afeatured actor, performer and commercial model in high profile campaigns forbrands such as Nokia, Heineken, Cadbury's, Viasat (Europe) and others andhas appeared as a lead actor in videos for high profile artists such as the rockband, Shinedown.Currently, Marcos is working on a key guest star role for a television series,which will be entering its sixth season in 2026.

In Chapter 7, Verse 7 of the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna inspires us to be optimistic and align our vision with Divinity, the source and goal of all existence. Just as pearls are strung together, all creation is held by the Creator—seen only when our outer sight is transformed into inner insight through disciplined discipleship. ➡️ This season, we are exploring the 70 essential verses of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

Questions? Comments? Text Us!What if doing the “right thing” isn't always right?In this episode of Jerry & Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue, a deceptively simple question opens into one of the most difficult problems in moral philosophy: moral ambiguity. Can we ever act with complete moral certainty, or is every meaningful choice marked by tension, compromise, and consequence?Drawing from God: An Autobiography and real-world experience, Jerry lays out three common ways people try to escape this burden: rigid moral rules, the pursuit of moral purity, and the attempt to rise “beyond good and evil.” Together, Jerry and Abigail examine why each approach ultimately fails, and what it means to live honestly within the complexity of real life.Through powerful examples, from the story of Krishna and the Mahabharata to whistleblowers, personal relationships, and philosophical debates from Kant to Aristotle, this conversation moves beyond abstract ethics into lived decision-making. When truth causes harm, when lies may protect, and when action always carries a cost, how do we choose? This episode challenges the idea that morality is about staying pure or being right. Instead, it asks whether the real task is something harder: learning to navigate ambiguity with discernment, responsibility, and courage.If you've ever struggled with a decision that had no clear answer, listen to this conversation; it will stay with you!Other Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:The Life Wisdom Project – Spiritual insights on living a wiser, more meaningful life.From God to Jerry to You – Divine messages and breakthroughs for seekers.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God – A dialogue on God, truth, and reason.Jerry & Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue – Love, faith, and divine presence in partnership.What's Your Spiritual Story – Real stories of people changed by encounters with God.What's On Our Mind – Reflections from Jerry and Scott on recent episodes.What's On Your Mind – Listener questions, divine answers, and open dialogue. Stay ConnectedShare: questions@godanautobiography.comGet the books: God: An Autobiography, Radically Personal, Confessions of a Young Philosopher, A Good Look at EvilShare Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

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Today we're visiting the Mahabharata, and specifically talking about an influential and very discrete villain. How do we spot people that talk a big spiritual game but actually conduct themselves very badly? What can we learn from these people? Then I finish with 5 grounded, real-life ways to practice discernment, not just with others, but within ourselves. This is where the work actually gets interesting.Learn more about my counselling service here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counsellingIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It's just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldREFERENCE:Pattanaik, Devdutt (2010) Jaya: an Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata, Penguin, Delhi

Transitioning from the individual to the Divine, Chapter 7, Verse 3 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita centers on internalization—where knowledge matures into wisdom. Shri Krishna teaches that seekers must quiet the mind, purify through responsibility, and strive toward Self-realization to experience lasting Peace and contentment. ➡️ This season, we are exploring the 70 essential verses of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

In response to Arjuna's concern, Shri Krishna assures that no sincere spiritual effort is ever wasted. Even if Self-realization isn't achieved in this lifetime, we are reborn into conditions—of purity, prosperity, or wisdom—that nurture continued evolution toward Enlightenment. In this episode, we're exploring Chapter 6, Verse 40 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. ➡️ This season, we are exploring the 70 essential verses of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

Krishna is the ultimate Master Therapist for a dejected Arjuna who has all the symptoms of a panic attack on the battlefield of the Mahabharata. Here is a short and sweet podcast about strategies that we can use for anxiety, inspired from Sri Krishna and his teachings. Podcast between Aparna Dandekar, Monica Groover, and Pandit Atul Krishna.

Shifting focus to the challenge of mind discipline, Shri Krishna compassionately addresses Arjuna's hesitation about contemplation in Chapter 6, Verse 35. Through prioritization, steady practice, and selfless associations, our mind becomes balanced and focused—ultimately guiding us to Self rediscovery. ➡️ This season, we are exploring the 70 essential verses of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

In Chapter 6, Verse 9 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna explains the power of contemplation, which brings balance and equanimity, allowing us to see all beings equally. By practicing inner peace, detachment, and responding to all experiences with understanding, we transcend likes and dislikes and engage with everyone as a reflection of the Divine. ➡️ This season, we are exploring the 70 essential verses of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

SummaryClayton Cuteri breaks down a pattern hidden inside every major sacred text on Earth, from the Mahabharata and the Vedas to the Bible and the Gospel of Thomas. Drawing on teachings from his guru, Amithaab, and the Chola Dynasty, Clayton explains why empires buried this knowledge, how spiritual masters viewed adversity, and why the "before, not because of" distinction changes how you understand suffering.He introduces the play of consciousness framework, references Viktor Frankl's mental freedom inside a Nazi concentration camp, and delivers a practical three-step framework for transmuting karma. BONUS: Clayton discusses deep Indigo Education knowledge, including dharma vs. mission, America's national dharma, and the political implications of a population that controls its own mind.Clayton's NewsletterJoin HereClayton's BookPurchase HereClayton's Social Media LinkTree | Instagram | X (Twitter) | YouTube | FaceBook | RumbleTimecodes00:00 - The Hidden Pattern in Sacred Texts06:22 - Why Empires Buried This Knowledge10:30 - Before, Not Because Of18:05 - Life as the Play of Consciousness21:25 - Viktor Frankl and Thought Control26:37 - Three Steps to Transmute Karma33:35 - The Gospel of Thomas and Your DharmaIntro/Outro Music Producer: Don Kin Instagram | Spotify Super grateful for this guy ^Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/traveling-to-consciousness-with-clayton-cuteri--6765271/support.Listen to the Podcast AD-FREE HERE for $4.95/monSign Up for my Newsletter HEREALL Indigo Education Podcasts HEREMy Book: The Secret Teachings of Jesus HEREOfficial Traveling to Consciousness Website HERE

The theme of Chapter 6 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is delight, and in Chapter 6, Verse 5, Shri Krishna teaches the practice of contemplation to realize we are uncaused happiness. By integrating our mind and intellect through self-effort, we can transcend the ego, recognize Divinity in all, and become our own best friend. ➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

Let's set the scene - you are the epic warrior of the Mahabharata, Arjuna, distraught on the battlefield. Unable to decide- to fight or not to fight? The classic Hamlet: to be or not to be? What is the right side? In our own day-to-day lives, we experience similar hurdles of the right thing to do vs the thing you wanna do. Or sometimes what is expected of you vs the right thing to do? How do we navigate these hurdles of passion, duty and desire. How do we dissect our intentions on our paths towards spiritual development. In this sanctuary of The Philosophy of Now, we are all seekers. And as we reflect together, we certainly want to go on this narrative journey of asking this deeply introspective question.To kick off Season 5 of The Philosophy of Now, we speak with the renowned speaker, Sanskrit scholar and bestselling author of The Mahabharata Unravelled 1 and 2, Ami Ganatra.She helps us break down this very question - how do we know our intentions are righteous, or on the side of Dharma? How do we know we are acting out of duty and not desire? Through her expertise and analysis of The Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita, Ami Ganatra guides us through our own story and a reflective journey to finding our own answers - Together. Listen to the full episode!Ami Ganatra's latest book, Why Are We This Way: A Guide to Hindu Shastras is available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's dive in to Essential Verse 18 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. In Chapter 5, Verse 22, Shri Krishna explains that sense pleasures are temporary and become the seat of pain. By following the wise, affirming our willpower, and reducing sensory indulgences, we invest in long-term Peace and lasting Joy.➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

Ancient texts describe flying machines thousands of years before modern aviation — were they myth… or something more? In this episode, we dive into Vimanas — legendary aerial craft described in ancient Indian scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. These texts speak of metallic flying vehicles capable of hovering, extreme speed, interplanetary travel, and devastating weapons that sound disturbingly modern. We break down: What Vimanas were said to be How ancient descriptions resemble modern UFO sightings Claims of lost advanced technology and ancient warfare Why mainstream historians call it mythology And why the details refuse to be ignored Are Vimanas symbolic stories… misunderstood technology… or evidence that ancient civilizations knew far more than we're told? Look up. History might not be as primitive as we think. Listen. Learn. Laugh. Question everything. Support the show & join The Skult: Patreon.com/SofaKingPodcast Merch & SK Gear: SofaKingPodcast.com More Episodes: / @sofakingpodcast Sofakingpodcast.com Produced by Brad Taylor Music by Brad Taylor Full songs available on Patreon "Enter the Sofa King Chamber" "Ancient Flying Machines" Artwork by Brent Vantassel #Vimana #AncientTechnology #LostCivilizations #AncientMysteries #UFOHistory #ForbiddenHistory #MythOrTruth #AncientAviation #Podcast