Podcasts about Ramayana

Amrita Chowdhury and Ujaan Ghosh bring into English for the first time a long-inaccessible masterpiece of South Asian literature Baidehisha Bilasa: The Amorous Plays of Sita's Husband (2025). Composed in the late seventeenth century by Upendra Bhanja — the Odia prince-poet hailed as Kavi Samrat, the Emperor of Poets — the work is a Ramayana that privileges shringara, the erotic sentiment, over martial heroism. Rama-the-lover overshadows Rama-the-warrior, and his conjugal life with Sita takes center stage in a poem dense with puns, classical ragas, and chitrapadya — word-arrangements that resolve into wheels, chariots, and arrows on the page. Famously, every verse begins with the letter ba, and the text has long been considered untranslatable. With a preface by Wendy Doniger, Chowdhury and Ghosh's decade-long translation preserves the strangeness and sensuality of the original while opening it to a new readership. 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

Amrita Chowdhury and Ujaan Ghosh bring into English for the first time a long-inaccessible masterpiece of South Asian literature Baidehisha Bilasa: The Amorous Plays of Sita's Husband (2025). Composed in the late seventeenth century by Upendra Bhanja — the Odia prince-poet hailed as Kavi Samrat, the Emperor of Poets — the work is a Ramayana that privileges shringara, the erotic sentiment, over martial heroism. Rama-the-lover overshadows Rama-the-warrior, and his conjugal life with Sita takes center stage in a poem dense with puns, classical ragas, and chitrapadya — word-arrangements that resolve into wheels, chariots, and arrows on the page. Famously, every verse begins with the letter ba, and the text has long been considered untranslatable. With a preface by Wendy Doniger, Chowdhury and Ghosh's decade-long translation preserves the strangeness and sensuality of the original while opening it to a new readership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Amrita Chowdhury and Ujaan Ghosh bring into English for the first time a long-inaccessible masterpiece of South Asian literature Baidehisha Bilasa: The Amorous Plays of Sita's Husband (2025). Composed in the late seventeenth century by Upendra Bhanja — the Odia prince-poet hailed as Kavi Samrat, the Emperor of Poets — the work is a Ramayana that privileges shringara, the erotic sentiment, over martial heroism. Rama-the-lover overshadows Rama-the-warrior, and his conjugal life with Sita takes center stage in a poem dense with puns, classical ragas, and chitrapadya — word-arrangements that resolve into wheels, chariots, and arrows on the page. Famously, every verse begins with the letter ba, and the text has long been considered untranslatable. With a preface by Wendy Doniger, Chowdhury and Ghosh's decade-long translation preserves the strangeness and sensuality of the original while opening it to a new readership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Amrita Chowdhury and Ujaan Ghosh bring into English for the first time a long-inaccessible masterpiece of South Asian literature Baidehisha Bilasa: The Amorous Plays of Sita's Husband (2025). Composed in the late seventeenth century by Upendra Bhanja — the Odia prince-poet hailed as Kavi Samrat, the Emperor of Poets — the work is a Ramayana that privileges shringara, the erotic sentiment, over martial heroism. Rama-the-lover overshadows Rama-the-warrior, and his conjugal life with Sita takes center stage in a poem dense with puns, classical ragas, and chitrapadya — word-arrangements that resolve into wheels, chariots, and arrows on the page. Famously, every verse begins with the letter ba, and the text has long been considered untranslatable. With a preface by Wendy Doniger, Chowdhury and Ghosh's decade-long translation preserves the strangeness and sensuality of the original while opening it to a new readership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Amrita Chowdhury and Ujaan Ghosh bring into English for the first time a long-inaccessible masterpiece of South Asian literature Baidehisha Bilasa: The Amorous Plays of Sita's Husband (2025). Composed in the late seventeenth century by Upendra Bhanja — the Odia prince-poet hailed as Kavi Samrat, the Emperor of Poets — the work is a Ramayana that privileges shringara, the erotic sentiment, over martial heroism. Rama-the-lover overshadows Rama-the-warrior, and his conjugal life with Sita takes center stage in a poem dense with puns, classical ragas, and chitrapadya — word-arrangements that resolve into wheels, chariots, and arrows on the page. Famously, every verse begins with the letter ba, and the text has long been considered untranslatable. With a preface by Wendy Doniger, Chowdhury and Ghosh's decade-long translation preserves the strangeness and sensuality of the original while opening it to a new readership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

Amrita Chowdhury and Ujaan Ghosh bring into English for the first time a long-inaccessible masterpiece of South Asian literature Baidehisha Bilasa: The Amorous Plays of Sita's Husband (2025). Composed in the late seventeenth century by Upendra Bhanja — the Odia prince-poet hailed as Kavi Samrat, the Emperor of Poets — the work is a Ramayana that privileges shringara, the erotic sentiment, over martial heroism. Rama-the-lover overshadows Rama-the-warrior, and his conjugal life with Sita takes center stage in a poem dense with puns, classical ragas, and chitrapadya — word-arrangements that resolve into wheels, chariots, and arrows on the page. Famously, every verse begins with the letter ba, and the text has long been considered untranslatable. With a preface by Wendy Doniger, Chowdhury and Ghosh's decade-long translation preserves the strangeness and sensuality of the original while opening it to a new readership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

Amrita Chowdhury and Ujaan Ghosh bring into English for the first time a long-inaccessible masterpiece of South Asian literature Baidehisha Bilasa: The Amorous Plays of Sita's Husband (2025). Composed in the late seventeenth century by Upendra Bhanja — the Odia prince-poet hailed as Kavi Samrat, the Emperor of Poets — the work is a Ramayana that privileges shringara, the erotic sentiment, over martial heroism. Rama-the-lover overshadows Rama-the-warrior, and his conjugal life with Sita takes center stage in a poem dense with puns, classical ragas, and chitrapadya — word-arrangements that resolve into wheels, chariots, and arrows on the page. Famously, every verse begins with the letter ba, and the text has long been considered untranslatable. With a preface by Wendy Doniger, Chowdhury and Ghosh's decade-long translation preserves the strangeness and sensuality of the original while opening it to a new readership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

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

In this emotional episode from the epic Ramayana, Hanuman searches tirelessly for Mother Sita in Lanka. At first, he feels hopeless and says, “I cannot see Sita.” But he does not give up. With faith and determination, Hanuman searches once again and finally finds Sita just when she is about to lose hope. Through courage, devotion, and persistence, Hanuman becomes the messenger of hope and saves Mother Sita.A powerful story about never giving up, even in the darkest moments.

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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.

Ram Dass explores how understanding the wheels of birth and death helps us appreciate the preciousness of our incarnation. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox.Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.This episode of Here and Now is from a retreat in Chappell Hill, Texas, in September of 1980. As an introduction to this talk on death, Ram Dass reads from William Buck's version of the Ramayana. He begins to share what he has learned about death through a combination of his life experiences, study, and his guru. Ram Dass talks about the process of dying and advises us that the best preparation for death is to live in the moment. He says that if we know someone who has died, we can still talk with them and help guide them through any confusion they might have.Understanding the wheels of birth and death allows us to appreciate the preciousness of our incarnation. Ram Dass shares stories of his work with dying people and how it's the highest thing he does in life. He says that death is just another moment of a continuous dance of illusion.About Ram Dass:Ram Dass's spirit has been a guiding light for generations, carrying millions along on the journey. Ram Dass teaches that through the Bhakti practice of unconditional love, we can all connect with our true nature. Through these teachings, Ram Dass has shared a little piece of his guru, Maharaj-ji, with all who have listened to him. Learn more at ramdass.org.“The most exciting adventure of life is dying. You might as well enjoy it.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

« Pour ceux qui aspirent à la plus haute félicité, le Yoga Vasistha est pareil au nectar. C'est un puits de sagesse.  » Swami Venkatesananda.A ceux qui désirent connaître le sens de la vie, on prescrit depuis la nuit des temps la lecture et l'étude des Ecritures. En se fondant sur de telles sources, ils ne sont jamais induits en erreur. Le Yoga Vasishtha décortique la conscience, notre perception du monde, sa dissolution ultime, la libération de l'âme et la création de l'univers, du point de vue du sage libéré. Parmi les grands monuments fondateurs de la pensée hindoue, il est une référence incontestée en matière d'Advaita Vedanta.Abondamment citée par les grands maîtres, cette oeuvre intemporelle fait partie de ces textes radicaux qui vont droit à l'essentiel, bousculent et répondent à toutes les questions. Attribué à Valmiki, voleur devenu sage, également auteur du Ramayana, le Yoga Vasishtha présente l'enseignement du saint Vasishtha à son élève, le prince Rama, alors en proie au doute et au découragement.Ses trente-deux mille versets dispensent la connaissance ultime, depuis la création du monde jusqu'à la transcendance absolue qu'est notre identité véritable. Ses multiples éclaircissements, ses contes révélateurs regorgeant d'analogies et ses répétitions nécessaires, tant l'ego et le mental sont retors, font de l'enseignement de Vasishtha un guide fiable.Il apaise immanquablement et le tourbillon des pensées ralentit pour laisser poindre peu à peu la quiétude. Disciple proche du grand maître de Yoga et de Vedanta, Swami Sivananda [1887-1963] de la Divine Life Society de Rishikesh, Swami Venkatesananda [1921-1982] nous offre ici la quintessence absolue du Yoga Vasishtha.Parue en anglais il y a bien longtemps, sa traduction est la version de référence. L'essentiel, autant que l'essence des trente-deux mille versets de l'oeuvre originale, s'y retrouve, inaltéré, dans toute sa pureté et sa puissance salvatrice.Quatrième section du Yoga Vasistha traitant de l'existence. Bibliographie: Le Yoga Vasistha par Swami Venkatesananda, traduction de Patrice Repusseau, éditions Inner Quest (https://www.babelio.com/livres/Venkat...) Musique: Solar Plexus (https://solarplexus.bandcamp.com/track/everything-is-beautiful) Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger Production:  Les mécènes du Vieux Sage Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.  OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. 

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Sadhguru and Ramayana Producer Namit Malhotra engage in a conversation on culture, consciousness, and creation, drawing from the values of Rama and the eternal wisdom of Ramayana as a guide to purposeful living. Conscious Planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadhguru and Ramayana Producer Namit Malhotra engage in a conversation on culture, consciousness, and creation, drawing from the values of Rama and the eternal wisdom of Ramayana as a guide to purposeful living. Conscious Planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.consciousplanet.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru App (Download): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Official Sadhguru Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sadhguru Exclusive: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this Shakti Story we explore Sītā as Maha Shakti — the living force of consciousness in the Ramayana. Sītā is often remembered as the devoted wife of Rāma, but in Tantra, she is revealed as something far greater.She is Śakti herself—the living force of consciousness, the Divine Feminine that moves, sustains, and transforms all of existence.In this teaching, we go beyond the outer story of the Rāmāyaṇa and enter its inner meaning:The abduction by Rāvaṇa as the separation of Śakti from consciousnessThe fire ordeal (Agni Parīkṣā) as the revelation of her untouched purityThe deeper truth that Śakti can never be bound, diminished, or possessedFrom a Tantric lens, the Rāmāyaṇa is not just a story of events—it is a description of the inner journey.Rāma is pure awareness. Sītā is the power of that awareness. When Śakti appears to be lost, the entire being enters into a search… until the union is restored.Through the whole story, remains untouched, sovereign, and luminous— revealing that the Divine Feminine cannot be diminished by the forces of illusion.Her story is the story of: inner strength sacred endurance unshakable purity and the eternal power of ŚaktiStay ConnectedIf this resonates, I invite you to:Subscribe for more Tantric and Vedic teachings Explore deeper study, meditation, and sacred practicesJoin us for pilgrimages and retreats into the heart of these traditions - next one in Sept 2026 www.pureishvari.com

The Rāmāyaṇa is not just an ancient story—it is a living transmission of truth, devotion, and the soul's journey back to itself.In this video, we explore the timeless story of Lord Rāma, Sītā, Hanumān, and Rāvaṇa—not only as historical or mythological figures, but as living forces within our own consciousness.Through this sacred narrative, we begin to understand:What dharma truly means in times of difficultyThe union of Śiva–Śakti through Rāma and SītāThe role of ego (Rāvaṇa) and how it separates us from truthThe power of bhakti (Hanumān) as the bridge back to the DivineThe deeper Tantric meaning of exile, loss, and return. This is a story of: devotion, surrender, courage and remembrancePrimary Scriptural SourcesThis narration is based on:Valmiki Ramayana — the original Sanskrit textRamcharitmanas — bhakti-centered versionAdhyatma Ramayana — Advaita/Tantric lensStay ConnectedIf these teachings resonate, I invite you to:Subscribe for more wisdom from the Vedic and Tantric traditionsJoin our community for deeper study, meditation, and sacred practicesExplore upcoming pilgrimages and retreats in Indiawww.pureishvari.com

Reviews of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Drama and more. Plus a discussion of the Ramayana trailer and more movie news. Hilarity ensues! 0:00 Intro 5:00 Project Hail Mary Directors Commentary 7:22 Foundation: Galactic Frontier! Promotion 8:58 We are going back to space 16:30 JJ Abrams Downsizes Bad Robot 26:48 DC turning into Kryptoverse 29:26 “Ramayana” Trailer Reaction and Review 37:46 Chat Comments 45:58 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 55:48 Grace Randolph Claims Bowser and Bowser Jr. are Toxic Males 1:03:12 The Drama Review 1:15:20 Final Comments 1:17:48 Outro   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nesta palestra, a professora Ana Beatriz Pignataro apresenta uma perspectiva filosófica transformadora: e se cada problema da sua vida fosse, na verdade, uma prova que a vida está te propondo?A diferença entre "resolver um problema" e "passar por uma prova" é sutil, mas muda tudo. Quem apenas resolve o problema de fora continua encontrando o mesmo obstáculo em outras formas. Quem enfrenta a prova de dentro — desenvolvendo uma virtude, uma capacidade, um novo grau de consciência — supera aquela experiência para sempre.Você vai descobrir:— Por que o mesmo problema continua voltando na sua vida— O que significa "ver os problemas como provas da vida"— Como a filosofia idealista entende a origem das nossas limitações— A lição do Ramayana sobre se curvar diante da vida sem ser passivoUma reflexão essencial para quem busca crescimento real, não apenas soluções temporárias.

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Adam interviews Mark Epstein, a psychiatrist and author, discussing the complex nature of desire from both a Buddhist and psychotherapeutic perspective. They explore how desire is often misunderstood as an obstacle, when in fact it can serve as a vehicle for spiritual growth and understanding. The conversation delves into the importance of recognizing and embracing desire rather than suppressing it, the role of the ego, and the lessons learned from personal experiences and stories, including the Ramayana and the parable of the strawberry. Buy the Book: Open to Desire – The Truth About What The Buddha Taught Support the Podcast: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Mark Shares  ·    Desire is not inherently negative; it's often our perception of it that limits us. ·   Suppressing desire can lead to greater dissatisfaction and emotional issues. ·      Desire can be a pathway to spiritual growth and understanding. ·      The ego plays a crucial role in our awareness and spiritual practice. ·      Meditation helps us to understand and transform our desires. ·      The middle path involves finding a balance between indulgence and suppression of desires. ·      Personal anecdotes can illustrate the complexities of desire and satisfaction. ·      Understanding the nature of desire can lead to greater empathy and connection with others. ·      The Ramayana serves as a metaphor for the journey of desire and its true purpose. ·      Self-awareness is key to transforming our relationship with desire. Find Mark Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/markepstein108 Website: www.markepsteinmd.com  Keen on Yoga Website: http://www.keenonyoga.com/ Instagram:  @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Retreats with Adam: https://www.keenonyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga-retreats Become a Patron: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Keenonyoga Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mark Epstein 01:01 Desire: A Different Perspective 05:55 Desire as a Vehicle for Growth 11:55 The Nature of Desire and Suffering 18:04 Personal Anecdotes and Lessons Learned 24:06 Empathy and the Objectification of Desire 30:46 Exploring Desire and Unsatisfactoriness 33:42 The Middle Path: Balancing Indulgence and Suppression 36:09 Understanding Desire: The Role of Self and Shame 37:12 The Ramayana: A Story of Desire and Purpose 40:37 The Strawberry Parable: Appreciating Desire 43:43 The Ego: Our Greatest Obstacle and Hope  

Swamiji narrates the divine descent of Lord Vishnu as Shree Ram. King Dasharath of Ayodhya, though prosperous, was childless. On Sage Vashishtha's guidance, he performed the Putrakameshti Yajna. From the sacrificial fire, Agni Dev appeared with the divine offering, which Dasharath distributed among his queens — Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, and Sumitra.  In due time, the Lord manifested. To Kaushalya, He first appeared in His four-armed divine form, reminding her of His promise from a previous life. At her request, He concealed His divinity and became a tender infant — Shree Ram. Soon, Kaikeyi and Sumitra too were blessed with Bharat, Lakshman, and Shatrughna.  The whole of Ayodhya rejoiced at the birth of these divine princes. Swamiji emphasizes that the Ram Avatar was not merely a historical event but a divine descent to establish dharma and shower grace upon humanity. God does not seek wealth, rituals, or status — He is hungry only for the pure love of His devotees.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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

Eight times longer than the Iliad and the Odyssey combined, the Mahabharata has a little of everything: philosophy, spirituality, myths, romances, geography, a heroic polycule, and one transgender warrior who knows how to follow up on a grudge. First written down around 300 BCE (but, like its brother epic, the Ramayana, much older than that), the Mahabharata is at its core a story about two sets of warring cousins. Hitch up your chariot and gallop with us through this summary of the main action.Want to read the transcript? Click here. Don't forget to share, rate, and review us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaque année, le festival des langues classiques met à l'honneur le grec, le latin et le chinois. Cette année, les langues asiatiques sont mises à l'honneur.  Si le grec et le latin se taillent la part du lion, les langues asiatiques s'invitent et parmi elles, le sanscrit et le coréen sont aussi décryptées.  Comment les littératures classiques de l'Inde, de la Chine entretiennent-elles un dialogue vivant avec l'oralité ? Des récits fondateurs aux épopées transmises de génération en génération, la voix demeure au cœur de la mémoire et de la transmission. De quelle manière les formes orales façonnent-elles le texte, nourrissent la pensée et tissent un lien entre passé et présent ?   Il serait réducteur d'affirmer que le sanscrit n'est qu'une langue érudite et sacrée ! Il y a 2000 ans d'histoire littéraire, scientifique. On y trouve des traités d'architecture, d'astronomie mais aussi des belles lettres, du théâtre, des romans ! Cette langue n'a jamais été une langue parlée en tant que telle. Cette langue s'est fait connaitre grâce au Mahabharata, le livre de Véda Vyasa, une grande épopée lyrique qui raconte la guerre des Bharata et qui a donné lieu à de grandes mises en scène de Jean-Claude Carrière ou Peter Brook. Ce texte ainsi que le Ramayana étaient destinés à distraire la cour royale. Ils vont connaître la postérité et avoir un impact majeur et vont influencer des auteurs tels que Salman Rushdie ou Thomas Mann.  Quant à la langue coréenne, son histoire est très intéressante : son alphabet a été créé au XVè siècle. Environ 2/3 de son lexique provient de la langue chinoise classique : le hanmun. Le chinois classique était aussi une grande langue de lettrés et de traduction. Les concours de fonctionnaires devaient réciter ou psalmodier des textes classiques ou canoniques en langue classiques.    Invités :   - Yannick Bruneton, professeur des Universités, Paris Cité, anciennement Paris 7. Spécialiste d'histoire médiévale de la Corée, rattaché à l'École pratique des Hautes études. Auteur chez Armand Colin d'un manuel de chinois classique, mais il vient aussi de publier, en novembre 2025, aux Belles Lettres, dans la collection « Bibliothèque chinoise », les Poèmes du Dhyana de Hyangjok Sunim. C'est une anthologie de poèmes zen bouddhiques coréens anciens, commentés par un moine coréen contemporain - Iris Farkondeh, chargée de cours à l'Université Sorbonne nouvelle et docteure en Études indiennes.  La huitième édition du Festival des langues classiques aura lieu à Versailles les 7 et 8 février 2026. Lucie Bouteloup ne nous fait jamais « faux bond » ! Comme chaque mercredi, elle décrypte une expression bien connue de la langue française dans sa chronique « La puce à l'oreille » avec la complicité de la lexicographe Géraldine Moisnard des éditions Le Robert.  Programmation musicale : L'artiste franco-brésilienne Gildaa avec le titre Utopiste.

Chaque année, le festival des langues classiques met à l'honneur le grec, le latin et le chinois. Cette année, les langues asiatiques sont mises à l'honneur.  Si le grec et le latin se taillent la part du lion, les langues asiatiques s'invitent et parmi elles, le sanscrit et le coréen sont aussi décryptées.  Comment les littératures classiques de l'Inde, de la Chine entretiennent-elles un dialogue vivant avec l'oralité ? Des récits fondateurs aux épopées transmises de génération en génération, la voix demeure au cœur de la mémoire et de la transmission. De quelle manière les formes orales façonnent-elles le texte, nourrissent la pensée et tissent un lien entre passé et présent ?   Il serait réducteur d'affirmer que le sanscrit n'est qu'une langue érudite et sacrée ! Il y a 2000 ans d'histoire littéraire, scientifique. On y trouve des traités d'architecture, d'astronomie mais aussi des belles lettres, du théâtre, des romans ! Cette langue n'a jamais été une langue parlée en tant que telle. Cette langue s'est fait connaitre grâce au Mahabharata, le livre de Véda Vyasa, une grande épopée lyrique qui raconte la guerre des Bharata et qui a donné lieu à de grandes mises en scène de Jean-Claude Carrière ou Peter Brook. Ce texte ainsi que le Ramayana étaient destinés à distraire la cour royale. Ils vont connaître la postérité et avoir un impact majeur et vont influencer des auteurs tels que Salman Rushdie ou Thomas Mann.  Quant à la langue coréenne, son histoire est très intéressante : son alphabet a été créé au XVè siècle. Environ 2/3 de son lexique provient de la langue chinoise classique : le hanmun. Le chinois classique était aussi une grande langue de lettrés et de traduction. Les concours de fonctionnaires devaient réciter ou psalmodier des textes classiques ou canoniques en langue classiques.    Invités :   - Yannick Bruneton, professeur des Universités, Paris Cité, anciennement Paris 7. Spécialiste d'histoire médiévale de la Corée, rattaché à l'École pratique des Hautes études. Auteur chez Armand Colin d'un manuel de chinois classique, mais il vient aussi de publier, en novembre 2025, aux Belles Lettres, dans la collection « Bibliothèque chinoise », les Poèmes du Dhyana de Hyangjok Sunim. C'est une anthologie de poèmes zen bouddhiques coréens anciens, commentés par un moine coréen contemporain - Iris Farkondeh, chargée de cours à l'Université Sorbonne nouvelle et docteure en Études indiennes.  La huitième édition du Festival des langues classiques aura lieu à Versailles les 7 et 8 février 2026. Lucie Bouteloup ne nous fait jamais « faux bond » ! Comme chaque mercredi, elle décrypte une expression bien connue de la langue française dans sa chronique « La puce à l'oreille » avec la complicité de la lexicographe Géraldine Moisnard des éditions Le Robert.  Programmation musicale : L'artiste franco-brésilienne Gildaa avec le titre Utopiste.

« Pour ceux qui aspirent à la plus haute félicité, le Yoga Vasistha est pareil au nectar. C'est un puits de sagesse.  » Swami Venkatesananda.A ceux qui désirent connaître le sens de la vie, on prescrit depuis la nuit des temps la lecture et l'étude des Ecritures. En se fondant sur de telles sources, ils ne sont jamais induits en erreur. Le Yoga Vasishtha décortique la conscience, notre perception du monde, sa dissolution ultime, la libération de l'âme et la création de l'univers, du point de vue du sage libéré. Parmi les grands monuments fondateurs de la pensée hindoue, il est une référence incontestée en matière d'Advaita Vedanta.Abondamment citée par les grands maîtres, cette oeuvre intemporelle fait partie de ces textes radicaux qui vont droit à l'essentiel, bousculent et répondent à toutes les questions. Attribué à Valmiki, voleur devenu sage, également auteur du Ramayana, le Yoga Vasishtha présente l'enseignement du saint Vasishtha à son élève, le prince Rama, alors en proie au doute et au découragement.Ses trente-deux mille versets dispensent la connaissance ultime, depuis la création du monde jusqu'à la transcendance absolue qu'est notre identité véritable. Ses multiples éclaircissements, ses contes révélateurs regorgeant d'analogies et ses répétitions nécessaires, tant l'ego et le mental sont retors, font de l'enseignement de Vasishtha un guide fiable.Il apaise immanquablement et le tourbillon des pensées ralentit pour laisser poindre peu à peu la quiétude. Disciple proche du grand maître de Yoga et de Vedanta, Swami Sivananda [1887-1963] de la Divine Life Society de Rishikesh, Swami Venkatesananda [1921-1982] nous offre ici la quintessence absolue du Yoga Vasishtha.Parue en anglais il y a bien longtemps, sa traduction est la version de référence. L'essentiel, autant que l'essence des trente-deux mille versets de l'oeuvre originale, s'y retrouve, inaltéré, dans toute sa pureté et sa puissance salvatrice.Quatrième section du Yoga Vasistha traitant de l'existence. Bibliographie: Le Yoga Vasistha par Swami Venkatesananda, traduction de Patrice Repusseau, éditions Inner Quest (https://www.babelio.com/livres/Venkat...) Musique: Scott Lawlor (https://scottlawlor.bandcamp.com/album/of-awareness-of-presence) Narration et réalisation: Bruno Léger Production:  Les mécènes du Vieux Sage Que règnent la paix et l'amour parmi tous les êtres de l'univers.  OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. 

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a series on 1985's Ultima IV. After talking about the recent Defeating Games for Charity, we set the game in its time, talk about our encounters in the past with the series, and then dive into the manuals and the start of the game. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: The first couple of hours and the manuals  Issues covered: Defeating Games for Charity, the first pancake, our experiences with this series, an opaque franchise, mainlining a game, opacity being part of the point, performance characteristics of the PCs of the time, the importance of the manuals, entering the world as yourself, using the manual to reinforce the role-play, not requiring graphics, priming the player, describing the geography of different areas, imposing importance on a handful of pixels, the quest of the game, sublimating the quest of the game, a less traditional RPG experience, after reading the manual, the deep questions/dilemmas, tournament structure, choosing your most important virtue, getting the bard, series characters who can join your party, reflecting your beliefs, getting different dilemmas, the Venn diagram of virtues, the Tinker profession, symmetry in design, Buddhism and the Eightfold Path, countering the cultural zeitgeist, the Avatar and Hinduism, a deity's manifestation on Earth, finding your way into swamps, both hosts being poisoned and dying, death and rebirth, being unable to recruit early. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Dwarf Fortress, BioStats, KyleAndError13, Silksong, GreyFiery, Hollow Knight, Untitled Goose Game, Kaeon, Hitman, N0isses, Hades, Phil Salvador, MYST, RobotSpacer, Shadowgate, Unpacking, Kendrama, CalamityNolan, Splatoon 2, Typing of the Dead, Dark Souls 2, Nitro, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, LostLake, Minecraft, Super Mario Bros Shuffler, Devil May Cry, MegaMan X, Belmont, NES, Atari 2600, Ultima Underworld, A Bard's Tale, Eye of the Beholder, Magic: The Gathering, LucasArts, Super Mario 64, Space Harrier, Gauntlet, Ghosts n' Goblins, Gradius, Super Mario Bros, Tetris, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego, Spy vs Spy (series), Oregon Trail, King's Quest II, The Goonies, Gremlins, A View to a Kill, Rambo, Temple of Doom, The Empire Strikes Back, SEGA Master System, Sonic (series), Wizardry, Apple ][, Commodore 64, Civilization III, The Sims, Bill Roper, Warcraft, The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind, Reed Knight, Pool of Radiance, Dungeons & Dragons, Warren Spector, Ultima Adventures, Outcast, Fallout, Wasteland, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Harley Baldwin, Richard Garriott, the Ramayana, Ed Fries, Benimanjaro, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Note: Because Ultima IV has very little music to speak of, I will be substituting music from later in the series in the openings to these episodes TTDS: 06:25 Next time: More Ultima IV Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

Did you know there's a legend about an ancient flying machine in India called the Vimana? These fascinating machines are mentioned in old texts like the Vedas and Ramayana, where they're described as floating palaces or chariots that could soar through the skies. Some even believe these flying wonders were powered by advanced technology, way ahead of their time. The idea has sparked debates, with some saying it's just mythology while others wonder if ancient civilizations knew more than we think. Scientists and historians are skeptical because there's no solid evidence of Vimana being real, but the descriptions in the texts are super detailed and intriguing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In our second episode on the Ramayana, which began to be written down in Sanskrit c. 350 BCE, we dive deeper into the theme of dharma. We explore some of the many different meanings of this term and trace the development of the three oldest dharmic faiths: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. We also compare how Buddhist and Jain retellings of the Ramayana differ from the one revered by today's Hindus. Finally, we fangirl out over Hanuman a little more. Want to read the transcript? Click here. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us—and share with your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“O Rama, You should know that just as fish cannot survive when taken out of water, neither Sita nor I can live without You for even a moment.” (Lakshmana speaking to Lord Rama, Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kand, 53.31)

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It's time for some good old-fashioned epic action with our first episode on the Ramayana, one of the great Sanskrit-language epics from India. Composed as a written work from about 350 BCE onward (but probably much earlier as an oral poem), the Ramayana tells of the trials and tribulations of Rama, Prince of Kosala and avatar of the god Vishnu. It has everything from romance and battle to deep spiritual wisdom and a divine monkey hero who overthinks a lot.Want to read a transcript or see our references? Click here. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share us with others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sita, the heroine of the Hindu epic Ramayana and a divine feminine avatar of Lakshmi, is often misunderstood. She is praised for her patience, remembered for her suffering, but rarely honored for her sovereign choices, her hidden fire, her radical return to Self. In this extraordinary episode, Acharya Shunya brings together the creators of Sitayana—a groundbreaking audio retelling of the Ramayana through Sita's eyes. Together with producer Michael Sternfeld, devotional artist Nina Rao, mystic Mirabai Starr, and author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, she explores exile, dharma, silence, devotion, and the moment when Sita says no… and returns to the Earth. Includes a stirring passage from "Sita Returns to Mother Earth" and a devotional song offered by Nina Rao to invoke her presence through sacred sound.

#MSRamaRao #Sundaradasu #TeluguSinger #TeluguMusicLegend #DevotionalSongs #HanumanChalisaTelugu #SundaraKandaSongs #BhaktiGeetalu M. S. Rama Rao (Moparthi Seetha Rama Rao) was a legendary Indian singer and composer, primarily celebrated for his immense contribution to Telugu music. Born on July 3, 1921, his initial career flourished in Tollywood between 1944 and 1964, where he sang for numerous films, showcasing his versatility as a vocalist. He is most famously known for composing and singing the immensely popular Telugu version of the Hanuman Chalisa. Beyond the Hanuman Chalisa, he gained widespread fame for setting to music and singing the Telugu narrations of various sections of the Ramayana, including the Bala Kanda and Sundara Kanda. Even decades after his passing in 1992, his recordings are revered and continue to be played in homes and temples, solidifying his permanent place as a pioneer of devotional music. KiranPrabha narrates the interesting life journey of Sri. M.S. Rama Rao in this episode.

Send us a textThe ancient Rishis, through deep states of consciousness perceived the true architecture of cosmic time, shedding light on why the impossible (like interstellar travel)  is infinitely possible. Vedic knowledge, is not myth. it is memory that sustains within the humanity's DNA. All that we call myth - from the  ancient domain of Africa ( which includes Egypt ), India, China, the great pyramids, Mayan civilization's UN-erasable history- the universal truth etched in our memory- memory to be remembered. A more recent Vedic aeronautic tome called the Vaimanika Shastra written by Pt. Sastry cited the intricate architectural designs implemented in ancient Vedic models for starships such as Ai Atlas and R2 Swan - the design and construction and propulsion of these ancient starships noted untra-dense metal construction and mercury vortex engines and other highly advanced  technologies.  The modern discovery of concepts like ion drives, warp drives and  anti-gravity technology align with the supreme design architecture described in this text which elaborated on ancient Vedic texts such as Ramayana and Mahabharata that noted these flying machines called Vimana, a Sanskrit term: The descriptions of Vimanas as silent hovering craft moving with aquatic grace at unfathomable speeds across great swaths of the universe navigating through known cosmic portals. Vaimanika Sastra surmised the starship's design  complied with Vedic mathematical principles that emulate the natural symmetrical  pulsation and geometrical sequence of the universe. ancient Vedic renditions of spacecraft design would have had to include a timed emission system that is synchronized  to match the pulsation of the cosmic heartbeat generating from Spanda, the primordial vibration.  Its navigation system is rooted in the cosmic code imbued into the spiral of galaxies, a concept founded  in 200BCE by the Vedic mathematician, Pingala in his work on Sanskrit prosody where he surmised the Virahanka numbers, the knowledge of what is now known as the Fibonacci sequence - the cosmic code imbued in the spiral of galaxies, in the full cycle of the DNA double helix, and in various aspects of nature.To help us understand  the impossible timeline being not only possible but holding infinite possibilities listen to the deeper vibration of truth currently resonating in every cell of your being. There is simply nothing to fear  from the arrival of interstellar starships and their Supra-conscious sojourners.Vedic cosmology describes time in vast cycles called kalpas, 4.32 billion years, for example, represent a day of Brahma followed by a night of Brahma of equal length, where the universe is created and then dissolved. This cyclical model predates present day Big Bang theories. The Vedas propose that the universe expands from a singularity and at the end of each Kalpa it collapses into dissolution therein triggering the next Big Bang. This understanding of the Kalpa principle of time offers insights into the bending and folding of cosmic time. For example, the ancient space crafts of Ai ASupport the showMay Peace Be Your Journey~www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.com Get Maya's New Book: I Am Shakti: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shakti Amazon.com Bookshop.org

Ramayana is trending again — Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is complete, and India is watching.But beyond the politics, what ancient truths still matter today?Gaurav Arora sits down with Srini Katta to explore what the epic really means in 2025.In this special conversation, Gaurav Arora meets Srini Katta — AI innovator, yoga teacher, and author of Brothers in Arms: The Ramayana Retold — to unpack the Ramayana's untold leadership lessons.From Hanuman's loyalty to Rama's dharma, and from Ayodhya's temple to your inner life, this is the Ramayana like you've never heard it before.

Did you know there's a legend about an ancient flying machine in India called the Vimana? These fascinating machines are mentioned in old texts like the Vedas and Ramayana, where they're described as floating palaces or chariots that could soar through the skies. Some even believe these flying wonders were powered by advanced technology, way ahead of their time. The idea has sparked debates, with some saying it's just mythology while others wonder if ancient civilizations knew more than we think. Scientists and historians are skeptical because there's no solid evidence of Vimana being real, but the descriptions in the texts are super detailed and intriguing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Swamiji explains the transformative power of exclusive devotion to Shree Krishna. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana, he shows how the mind must be cleansed of worldly attachments and focused solely on God to progress swiftly on the spiritual path.  Listeners will learn the three keys to attaining God faster: purity of mind, single-minded surrender, and freedom from attachment and hatred. Swamiji illustrates these principles with timeless examples, reminding seekers that devotion becomes perfect when the heart is wholly centered on Krishna alone.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this episode of The Infinite Spark of Being, Keith explores The Ramayana through the lens of Bhakti Yoga — the yoga of love and devotion. Discover how Rama, Sita, Hanuman, Lakshmana, and even Ravana each represent aspects of consciousness, devotion, and the path to spiritual alignment. This is not just mythology — it's a living story of courage, surrender, and divine relationship that can transform the way you move through your life.Through storytelling, reflection, and practical insights, Keith reveals how you can turn every act — from breath to service — into devotion itself.

Recorded during the High Holy Days, after catching up on sensitivity, innocence, hard surfaces, insect bites, and fasting, Cori attempts to school Nina in who is and is not “really Jewish,” obnoxious as only a fresh convert can be. So we get into a long-winded discussion about faith, culture, foundational literature, the Torah, contradictions, G*d's face vs backside, the Ramayana, and more. Finally we circle back to Genspect's 2025 conference and how tired Nina is of manipulating people through empathy. Was Nina's father a Jew? Are atheists really shallow? Why is Cori suddenly trying to be “Good”? And to whom is he referring when he mentions animal control and getting arrested? That's at least one mystery that won't be revealed in this vaguecast.Links:Greta Thunburg forced to sit on hard surfaces: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/04/greta-thunberg-israel-gaza-swedenBook of Job: https://www.amazon.com/Job-Translation-Edward-L-Greenstein/dp/0300162340Many Ramayanas: https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.5973087Dennis Praeger debate clip: https://x.com/WyattCatarina/status/1974632909777838560Cori's pinned tweet: https://x.com/heterodorx/status/1947895012253175984On the subject of the Ramayana, here's Nina's feature film based on it: https://sitasingstheblues.com/watch.html…and her second film about Exodus and the Torah: https://sedermasochism.com/download/ Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we explore The Ramayana as more than a sacred story — it's a living spiritual map that shows how love, devotion, and discipline transform the human heart.Through the lives of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman, we see what it means to live in alignment with dharma, to love with courage, and to serve with humility. This episode moves beyond myth and into practice — showing how Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion, can become a living part of your daily life.You'll hear how the Ramayana mirrors your own inner journey — from the exile of the heart to the return of divine love — and how every act of kindness, honesty, and surrender builds your own bridge to the sacred.My New Book and Journal Now Available on Amazon:

Today's episode answers the question, "In our contentious times, should a yogi be somehow above it all?" I received a comment that my discussion of politics in social media was disappointing. I respond with some thoughts based on the Bhagavad Gita, the Ramayana, and my own contemplation of the issue. I tried to make it general and not defensive. I hope you find it helpful.Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon.You can take classes and training with Peter at ISHTA Yoga.Namaste

Well known indie artist Rebecca Pidgeon conceived of her upcoming release "Unillusion" (August 29th release)as a more relaxed and intimate recording from the start to contrast with the intricate, polished, layered sound of her most recent albums. When she discussed her ideas with Perdomo, he had her look at episodes of MTV Unplugged series and Rebecca decided then and there, "It felt like the right approach —minimal, human, with moments that are as stripped down as just voice and acoustic guitar." Pidgeon and Fernando went into the studio with a team of outstanding musicians: Perdomo (bass, electric guitar); Andy Studer (violin, viola), Eszter Balint (violin on "Monkey Man" and "Where is the Man"); Matt Tecu (drums); Rebecca on acoustic guitar and vocals. Together they recapture the unfiltered warmth and immediacy of her earliest recordings while showing impressive sonic evolution showcasing her ever-maturing songwriting. The album's lyric themes range from the epic to the deeply personal. Tracks like "Dasharatha" draw inspiration from the ancient Indian epic poem, the Ramayana, weaving timeless tales of jealousy, grief, and rebirth into contemporary idiom recalling work like Bob Dylan's "Isis" or PJ Harvey's retelling of the Biblical story of Samson and Delilah in "Hair." More personal tracks venture into raw, emotional territories, resonating with listeners on a deeply human level. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7da523apYjG6oJePP5MZwG?si=6mUpPHN5Tau3A9O52jhurw Website www.RebeccaPidgeonMusic.com Instagram www.Instagram.com/rebeccapidgeon  About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Getty Images photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell