Podcasts about Ramayana

Send us Fan MailThe wait is over! Kathy reacts to the breathtaking official trailer for Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana. From the jaw-dropping visuals and epic score to the incredible production design and performances, this trailer promises one of the most ambitious mythological films ever made.Support the show

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.

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“That best among men would not go to sleep without Him, nor would he eat without Him, even if the food brought was very palatable.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kand, 18.30)

Swami Ishtananda, head of the Vedanta Center St. Petersburg, gave this special talk on Saturday August 8, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Meeting of Shri Rama and HanumanjiStep into the sacred narrative of the Ramayana as we explore the divine, first encounter between Lord Rama and Hanumanji in the forests of Kishkindha. Disguised as a humble Brahmin (Vipra Rūpa), Hanumanji approaches Shri Rama and Lakshmana, setting into motion an unwavering bond of devotion, humility, and bhakti.Accompanied by soul-stirring Bhajans, Kirtan, and a deep recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa, this episode offers a devotional journey into the heart of Hanumanji's selfless service and eternal love for the Divine.Presented by DharmaVaniMedia.com.

ConnectedClaude to Unreal Engine, and everyone asked the same thing: how much did it cost? So this time we tried a free local model running on our own machines, no subscription and no data leaving the computer. The result taught us exactly what you are really paying for with Claude and ChatGPT. Then we tested invideo Agent 2, an AI creative director that storyboards a whole commercial from a single idea. And we reacted live to the Ramayana trailer, a 500 million dollar.Try invideo Agent 2: https://invideo.io/

Send us Fan MailRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/online-satsang Bondage and Liberation - Ashtavakra Samhita, Ch8 vv1-4 | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 279Recorded on 30 March 2025 with US participants0:00 Intro1:14 "Bondage is when the mind desires anything or grieves the loss of anything.."1:33 "Freedom is when the mind doesn't desire anything nor grieves the loss of anything.."2:51 Do desires still arise after Self-Realization?4:41 In Self-Realization, doesn't the mind become completely still?6:13 Once the Self is known, then the mind continues to function when it's needed, but it can no longer get attached to anything?9:12 You can be thinking and acting, but you're always aware that you're infinite, that you're not involved.10:49 What does it mean to be aware of the Self while acting?12:11 Can you desire without being bound to the desire?13:31 How are mind and consciousness the same, and how are they different?14:47 If the mind is producing our ideas, concepts, and imaginations, how do we function in the world if it remains quiet?18:46 Is Self-Realization the fulfillment of all desires?23:06 Without Self Awareness it's almost impossible to imagine that you could be happy or fulfilled without having a lot of stuff.24:54 When there is no ‘I,' there is Liberation. When there is ‘I,' there is bondage.27:43 You realize you're just the watcher, the silent witness to what the mind is creating and projecting?31:07 "I assure you, you can never make yourself disappear."32:46 If you remain quiet in your mind, that is Pure Consciousness, and being in the Self, that is the nature of Self Realization - story of Rama and Ravana from the Ramayana.35:51 "When the body urges of hunger, etc., happen, it appears as if they're happening to us. This is because consciousness is stuck into the reflections of the brain.."41:54 It seems that every being has come into this world with ignorance, so there could be no one who is Self-Realized coming into the world.44:28 The Divine is supposed to be all peace, and supreme peace. So why does it incorporate suffering into its existence?50:33 How do we know the difference between the intuition and the ego? H53:28 The terminologies Mind, Supreme Consciousness, space - are they all one and the same, and you use the nearest analogy to help?56:12 When we ask for grace from the so called Divine. Is it we ourselves that are giving us grace?57:02  Is it because normal human beings hold onto the past and present that they suffer more mentally?59:08 How to practice to see everything you see outside of you is nothing but you.1:00:19 Advice for when age advances and memory and knowledge falls away.1:03:49 What happens when a desire is binding. How do you tell if a desire is or is not binding?1:04:30 How to not be overpowered by a person or a situation and keep centered in spiritual power.___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

For Episode 503 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Josh Parham, and Dan Bayer. For this week's main topic, we're discussing the NYFF Centerpiece film (the world premiere of Tony Gilroy's "Behemoth!") and giving our predictions for what we believe will be announced this week for the Main Slate. We also discuss the recent resurgence of the box office in 2026 that has continued through the summer with the performance of "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." For this week's NBP poll question, with the release of these two films, we're asking everyone, "Which Is Your Favorite Tom Holland Performance?" and we reveal the winner of last week's NBP poll, for announcement of the 2026 Venice Film Festival lineup, where we asked everyone, "Which Films Are You Most Looking Forward To From The 2026 Venice Film Festival?" We also share our reactions to the trailers for "The Thomas Crown Affair," "Children Of Blood And Bone," "Ramayana," and "Wicker." We are still answering your fan-submitted questions, but our answers will now be released separately the day after, in a new show called Mailbag Monday! So stay tuned for that and many other updates from Next Best Picture as this year's awards season continues. Thank you all for listening, subscribing, and supporting us. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/boXnDdbgDSI Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

STREET FIGHTER & RAMAYANA TRAILER REACTIONS!! Jason Momoa's Blanka brings electric chaos before Ranbir Kapoor and Yash face off in an epic IMAX take on the Ramayana! Aaron Alexander & Andrew Gordon react to new footage from Street Fighter and the official Ramayana: Part 1 trailer. Street Fighter, directed by Kitao Sakurai, stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Jason Momoa as Blanka, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, and Roman Reigns as Akuma. The footage highlights Blanka's electric powers, claws, and a brutal arena fight with Ryu. Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. With music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman and VFX by DNEG, the trailer showcases massive battles, mythic creatures, emotional stakes, and stunning IMAX visuals. After Street Fighter, Aaron and Andrew break down the creative direction of Blanka's design and how the film balances darker, more intense elements with a lighter, more playful tone. They discuss Momoa's portrayal, the energy of the action, the visual effects, and how characters like M. Bison and Ryu are being adapted for the big screen, along with speculation about iconic moves and overall tone. Ramayana, on the other hand, stands out for its scale and cinematic ambition. Both highlight its emotional storytelling, sweeping visuals, and mythic scope, with comparisons to other large-scale fantasy epics and interest in the central conflict between Rama and Ravana. The trailer's music, action, and IMAX presentation are also key talking points, along with how effectively it introduces the story to a wider audience. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dharma Vani Podcast: Episode# 726Topic: Valmiki Ramayana | Kishkindha Kanda, Canto 22: Sugriva's Sight of Shri Rama & LakshmanaJai Shri Ram!Welcome back to The Dharma Vani Podcast. In this week's episode, we step deeper into the sacred pages of the Valmiki Ramayana, focusing on Kishkindha Kanda, Canto 22. Join us in sacred fellowship as we explore the momentous occasion when Sugriva first lays eyes upon Shri Rama and Lakshmana, a turning point marked by divine destiny, hope, and the dawn of an eternal alliance.Our session blends soul-stirring Bhajans, Kirtan, and Aarti & Chalisas with insightful Katha to illuminate the devotional and practical wisdom within this encounter.

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.

What Ayurveda Teaches About Uncertainty. Whether you're thinking about changing careers, ending a relationship, moving, or starting a new chapter, uncertainty can make even the right choice feel overwhelming. In this episode of Wisdom of the Body, author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych explores why humans struggle with major life decisions, how keeping every option open can leave us feeling more anxious than free, and what Ayurveda teaches about navigating uncertainty with greater clarity. Through timeless stories from the Ramayana and Homer's Odyssey, Heather examines self-trust, commitment, the body's response to the unknown, and why creating grounding in times of transition helps us move forward. If you've been wondering how to stop overthinking, trust yourself, and know when it's time to make a change, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective that blends storytelling, psychology, and Ayurvedic wisdom.   Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

Prambanan (9th century; a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple complex, raised for Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. Around the time it rose, Javanese poets re-wrote the Ramayana in their own language — the Kakawin Rāmāyaṇa, Old Javanese, not Sanskrit. And since 1961, in the shadow of those spires, Javanese artists have staged the Ramayana ballet night after night — in what became the world's largest Muslim-majority nation. Not as religion. As inheritance.The point isn't that India "exported" the Ramayana to Asia. Asia adopted it — gave it a new language, new names, new music — and made it home. Some stories don't belong to one country; they belong to everyone who keeps telling them.A scholar's quick decode. This is about heritage and language, not policy.A few notes: Prambanan's main compound is usually dated to around the mid-9th century (I round to "twelve hundred years" for the format); the Kakawin Rāmāyaṇa is Java's own re-authoring, not a copy; and I describe the performers as Javanese artists in an overwhelmingly Muslim society without claiming any individual's faith.News peg: https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/07/08/modi-prabowo-celebrate-shared-heritage-at-prambanan-templeMore from Discover India: Bhārat Darśan with Prof. Pankaj Jain: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jSL5qrjKmgYHQhMGLUdJ2#Prambanan #Ramayana #Indonesia #Kakawin #IndianHistory #SharedHeritage #DiscoverIndia #BharatDarshan

This week I'm exploring something that's been quietly bothering me for a long time: somewhere along the way, we've become very good at teaching Yoga poses, but we've forgotten that Yoga has always been a tradition of stories.In this episode, I share why stories have been central to the Yoga tradition for thousands of years, explore the extraordinary roles of Vyasa and Valmiki, and reflect on why the Ramayana and the Puranas continue to speak so powerfully to modern life. If you've ever wondered whether there was something deeper beneath the physical practice of Yoga, this conversation is for you.If you'd like to experience more of these teachings, registrations are now open for my free three-part online series next week, where we'll explore three ancient stories from the Yoga tradition and what they still have to teach women today.Sign up for the free training here: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/storyCheck out all the Returning Retreat details here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/returningSupport the show on Patreon. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

“The man who reads and recites this narration of the Ramayana will be blessed with a long duration of life and after death will be welcomed and respectfully received in the heavenly region, along with sons, grandsons, and relatives.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kand, 1.99)

What if the villain is not outside evolution, but part of what gives it shape? In this first episode of a two-part exploration, Thom uses the characters of Ravana and Rama, from the epic Ramayana, to unpack Vedic mythos, dharma, and the surprising role of the antagonist in the unfoldment of consciousness. Along the way, he reframes mythology not as fantasy or fallacy, but as a way profound knowledge becomes relatable and alive. Listen or watch to explore why, in the Vedic worldview, even destructive forces may have a place in the larger movement of evolution. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3sGz4FP6LTwEpisode Highlights[00:45] What Mythos Really Means[05:32] Valmiki and the Ramayana[07:54] Conditions for an Avatar[10:18] Ravana Enters the Story[13:06] Ravana's Origin in Vaikuntha[16:52] What Is a Rakshasa?[19:12] Dharma and the Flow of Life[23:31] Villainy Gives Shape to Heroes[24:59] Nothing Is Anti-EvolutionaryUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

We interview director Lane Savadove about his lifelong journey that has taken EgoPo Classic Theater around the world - and back again.Visit EgoPo's own website here: https://egopo.org/ A great article about the production of The Ramayana that we discuss in the episode can be found at the Broad Street Review, HERE.Support the show"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK can be ordered from independent bookstores and at all online book retailers now! For a link, go to our website: www.aithpodcast.comOur email address is AITHpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:Bluesky: @aithpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/ Support our work and get BONUS EPISODES on Patreon! GO HERE© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.℗ All original voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

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.

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.

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

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.