Shivaratri, the nght of Shiva

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Shivaratri, the nght of Shiva

FromVedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras

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38 minutes

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Feb 21, 2008

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Released:

Feb 21, 2008

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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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Shankara and the Goddess: Shankara learns about the power of the goddess; recitation of Lalitha Pancharatnam by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
9 min listen
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 Chandra Shekara Ashtakam. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
16 min listen
Atharva Veda,: Atharva Veda selections with a brief chanting of a blessing and translations of mantras to cure baldness and attract a mate. Quotations from Mundaka and Mandukya Upanishads. Melodic chanting of Nirvana Shatakam and Guru Stotra. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
39 min listen
Navaratri; Part 1: Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
24 min listen
Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge and Sound: Saraswati, wife of Brahma and goddess of knowledge. Brahma loses his 5th face, marries Gayatri, and gets in trouble with Saraswati who curses him along with Shiva, Vishnu, and Indra. Chanting of Saraswati aarti, Saraswati Stuti, and a Gayatri Bhajan. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
24 min listen
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 opening podcast of a series of three. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
4 min listen
Saturn; the lesson giver: Saturn, the planet of karma, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Ravana and Parvati, and chanting of Sani Stotram, Saturn mantras, and Saraswati aarti. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
20 min listen
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 Stotram and a melodic devotional song. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
18 min listen
Shiva - Destroyer of Ignorance: A look at Shiva and his role in Vedic Mythology, the story of Daksha and the death of Sati. Chanting of Linga Ashtakam. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
13 min listen
Shiva and Markendeya Rishi: Shiva rescues Markendeya, story of Mrytunjaya mantra, Vishnu becomes Markendeya's son in law. Chanting of Mrytunjaya mantra and Ayush Suktam by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
22 min listen
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 Aditya Kavacham by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
25 min listen
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 by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
22 min listen
Mars and Subramanyam: Mars and the story of Subramanyam, Agni, Swaha, and the wives of the 7 rishis. Chanting of Panchashanti and some flute music from magnatunes.com by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
27 min listen
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 trouble. Chanting of Meenakshi Pancharatnam. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
30 min listen
Sudarshana Chakra - Vishnu's weapon: Sudarshana Chakra - Vishnu's weapon. The story of Vishnu's weapon, a gift from Shiva. The story of King Ambarisha and Durvasa rishi. Chanting of Sudarshana Gayatri, Ashtakam and Kavacham. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
21 min listen
Yajur Veda, Narayana Suktam, Rudram and Chamakam: Yajur Veda explained with chanting and translation of Narayana Suktam. An overview of Sri Rudram and Chamakam from Yajur Veda, with explanations of some of the mantras. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
39 min listen
Anatomy of a Puja: The structure of a puja is examined using mantra examples from several different pujas. Ends with a full Lakshmi puja being chanted followed by Lakshmi Mangala Aarti by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
30 min listen
Rig Veda and Purusha Suktam: An overview of the four Vedas, chanting selections from the Rig Veda, Gayatri Mantras, and the Purusha Suktam by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
33 min listen
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 Sarvamangala mantra and Veda sarshiva stava by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
19 min listen
Ranganatha and Ranganayaki: Ranganatha and Ranganayaki; Vishnu lies to Lakshmi and gets caught, Vishnu dresses like Lakshmi, the saint Ramanuja takes the form of a duck, and chanting. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
21 min listen
Vamanadeva and Bali: Vamana, the Dwarf incarnation of Vishnu battles Bali, another demon King. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
38 min listen
Sama Veda and Isha Upanishad: Sama Veda explained with chanting selections from Rig and Sama Vedas. The role of the Upanishads, and selections from Isha Upanishad. Chanting of Isha Upanishad and a long selection from Sama Veda. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
33 min listen
Pandu, father of Arjuna: The continuation of Amba's story from the Mahabharata ultimately leading to Pandu and the birth of Arjuna and the other Pandava brothers. Chanting of Surya Kavacham and Bala Mukunda Ashtakam. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
27 min listen
Rama and the Dandaka Forest: The Dandaka Forest is twice cursed, once by Shukra and again by Gautama. Rama arrives and meets Atri Rishi and Anasuya, then battles the demon Virada. Chanting of Rama Pahimam, and Hannuman Chalisa by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
27 min listen
Navaratri; Part 3: Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
24 min listen
Shankara and Mandana; Part Two: Adi Shankara meets Mandana Mishra in debate and Mandana's wife asks an unexpected question. Chanting of Guru Stotram and Vedasara Shiva Stotram by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
53 min listen
Shukracharya and the Sanjivani Mantra: Shukracharya; teacher of the demons. The Sanjivani mantra which restores the dead to life, the story of King Danda, Araja and the Danakaranya Forest. Chanting of Sanjivani Stotram, Shukra's gayatri and Kavacham mantras, and shanti mantra. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
22 min listen
Navaratri; Part 2: Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
24 min listen
The Story of Ravana: The story of Ravana and his brothers Kumbakarna and Vibishana. Ravana steals Lanka from Kubera, insults and annoys Shiva, and meets Vedavati who curses Ravana. Chanting of Kubera Stotram, Saraswati Stotram and Vani Stavam by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
25 min listen
Amba, enemy of Bhishma: The Amba story from the Mahabharata, Amba becomes Bhishma's enemy and with help from Shiva and Subramanyam plots to kill him. Chanting of Shivastuthi and Muruganar from Tamil Nadu by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
26 min listen

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