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Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras

Great stories from Vedic mythology, traditional recitation of mantras, and Indian music presented from a western perspective with a sense of fun and enjoyment.

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Rig Veda and Purusha Suktam

Rig Veda and Purusha Suktam

An overview of the four Vedas, chanting selections from the Rig Veda, Gayatri Mantras, and the Purusha Suktam

24 Jun 2006

33mins

Ranked #2

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Shiva - Kala Bhairava - Ruler of Time

Shiva - Kala Bhairava - Ruler of Time

Several stories about Shiva as Lord of Dance and Time, plus how he teases his wife Parvati. Chanting of Kala Bhairava St... Read more

9 Mar 2006

17mins

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Anatomy of a Puja

Anatomy of a Puja

The structure of a puja is examined using mantra examples from several different pujas. Ends with a full Lakshmi puja be... Read more

6 Aug 2006

30mins

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Parvati, Divine Mother and wife of Shiva

Parvati, Divine Mother and wife of Shiva

Shiva is tricked by Brahma, marries Parvati and their son kills the demon Taraka. Saturn visits the wedding and causes ... Read more

6 Apr 2006

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Navaratri; Part 1

Navaratri; Part 1

Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.

19 Sep 2006

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Shiva and Water-Taming Ganga

Shiva and Water-Taming Ganga

Shiva and Water; Taming Ganga so she can come to Earth, a spiritual story and Ganga Stotram and Moulav Ganga Slokam

16 Mar 2006

22mins

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Hanuman and Ravana in Lanka

Hanuman and Ravana in Lanka

Hanuman and Ravana; Hanuman flies to Lanka to find Sita, battles various demons and destroys parts of Ravana's palace, o... Read more

4 Sep 2006

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Agastya Rishi

Agastya Rishi

Agastya; a great Rig Veda rishi who created his own wife, author of Lalitha Sahasranam, and consumer of the oceans. Chan... Read more

25 Nov 2008

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Shiva and Markendeya Rishi

Shiva and Markendeya Rishi

Shiva rescues Markendeya, story of Mrytunjaya mantra, Vishnu becomes Markendeya's son in law. Chanting of Mrytunjaya ma... Read more

23 Mar 2006

22mins

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Navaratri; Part 2

Navaratri; Part 2

Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.

19 Sep 2006

23mins

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Navaratri; Part 3

Navaratri; Part 3

Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.

19 Sep 2006

23mins

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Navaratri; Part 4

Navaratri; Part 4

Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.

19 Sep 2006

23mins

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Agastya, Part 2

Agastya, Part 2

Using modern astronomy we can establish Agastya was alive in 4000 BC. Also, a quick look at his verses in Rig Veda. Chan... Read more

5 Dec 2008

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Navaratri; Nine nights of the Divine Mother

Navaratri; Nine nights of the Divine Mother

Navaratri is the time to enjoy the fullness of the fall season and honor Lakshmi, Saraswati and Durga. This is the open... Read more

19 Sep 2006

3mins

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Parvati Curses King Chitraketu

Parvati Curses King Chitraketu

King Chitraketu learns about life and death, meets Vishnu and is cursed by Parvati, but he doesn't mind. Chanting of Sa... Read more

25 Apr 2006

19mins

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Mars and Subramanyam

Mars and Subramanyam

Mars and the story of Subramanyam, Agni, Swaha, and the wives of the 7 rishis. Chanting of Panchashanti and some flute ... Read more

25 May 2006

26mins

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The Story of Ravana

The Story of Ravana

The story of Ravana and his brothers Kumbakarna and Vibishana. Ravana steals Lanka from Kubera, insults and annoys Shiv... Read more

15 Sep 2006

25mins

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Sama Veda and Isha Upanishad

Sama Veda and Isha Upanishad

Sama Veda explained with chanting selections from Rig and Sama Vedas. The role of the Upanishads, and selections from I... Read more

6 Jul 2006

33mins

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Shiva - Neelakantha - The Blue Throated One

Shiva - Neelakantha - The Blue Throated One

A look at Shiva and two stories about why he has a blue throat and the Moon in his hair. Chanting of Shiva Ashtakam and ... Read more

2 Mar 2006

15mins

Ranked #20

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Navagraha, An Introduction to the Nine Planets

Navagraha, An Introduction to the Nine Planets

An Introduction to the Nine planets used in Vedic Astrology. Chanting of the Vyasa mantras for the planets and the Adit... Read more

15 Jun 2006

24mins

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