The vedic tradition contains many mantras and slokas that have a positive effect on our ability to resist disease, heal quickly, and generally be protected. In this episode, we listen to selections for Ganesha, Mrytunjaya Mantra, Dhanvantri, the Divine Physician, Ayush Suktam for long life, Pavamana Stortram for strength, the Ashwins, Durga, Hanuma…

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The story of Daksha's sacrifice and how and why Shiva created Virabhadra to destroy itBen Collins による

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The story of Subramanyam continues with a yagya performed by the demons to please Shiva who grants them great power. Chanting of Tandava Stotram by Ravana.Ben Collins による

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The story of Subramanyam continues with the battle against Taraka and stories about Kashyapa Rishi, the father of Soorapadhman. Chanting of Ardhanarishwara Stotram and Subramanyam Suprabhatam.Ben Collins による

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The story of Subramanyam, from the Sri Kandha Puranam. Shiva eminates sparks from his eyes, scaring Parvati. Young Subramanyam scares both the demons and devas. Chanting of Saraswati Stotram and Sri Devi Navaratna Maalika.Ben Collins による

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The story of Subramanyam, son of Shiva as told in the Sri Kandha Puranam by Kachiappar Sivachariyar. Chanting of Shanmuganar and the 108 names of Subramanyam.Ben Collins による

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Using modern astronomy we can establish Agastya was alive in 4000 BC. Also, a quick look at his verses in Rig Veda. Chanting of Surya Suprabhatam and two prayers to LalithaBen Collins による

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Agastya; a great Rig Veda rishi who created his own wife, author of Lalitha Sahasranam, and consumer of the oceans. Chanting of Aditya Hridayam and Lalitha TrishatiBen Collins による

Lakshmi is found in different forms throughout the vedic tradition. Chanting of Lakshmi Stuthi, Lakshmi Ashtakam and Sri Suktam.Ben Collins による

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The story of Ayyappa, the child born of Vishnu and Shiva who eventually milks a leopard! Chanting of Mahishasura MardiniBen Collins による

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Stories of Ganesha from the Mudgala Purana describing his 8 forms. Thoughts on the inner meanings of Ganesha Puja. Chanting of Ganapati Pancharatnam and GaneshaBen Collins による

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There are different form and incarnations of Ganesha; one for each Yuga and each with their own great story. Chanting of Ganapati Dhynam and Ganesha StuthiBen Collins による

The story ofBaradwaja, one of the original rishis and the story of his son Drona in the Mahabharata. Chanting of Pahimam Ramachandra and Matha MaheshwariBen Collins による

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The story of Meenakshi, sister of Vishnu and wife of Shiva and the traditional story of the jeweled anklets. Chanting of Meenakshi Pancharatnam and Kamakshi StotramBen Collins による

The concept of gotra or lineage and stories about Kashyapa one of the original rishis. Chanting of slokas about the Surya, the SunBen Collins による

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Two stories that feature birds, taken from the Mahabharata. Chanting of Garuda Dandakam and Purusha SuktamBen Collins による

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Shakalya bothers Yajnavalkya with disasterous results. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi and Asvamedha Prakarana.Ben Collins による

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Gargi and Yajnavalkya: Stories from the Brihadarnayaka Upanishad in which Gargi challenges Yajnavalkya. Chanting of Taittariya UpanishadBen Collins による

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Gosha, one of the woman seers of the Rig Veda is author of hymns on the Ashvin Twins, the divine physicians. Plus chanting of Navagraha stotras and a mantra from the Ashvameda ritual.Ben Collins による

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An examination of Shivarati;the night of Shiva, plus stories about this festival. Also, modern versions of traditional songs about ShivaBen Collins による

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The conversation about Jyotish with Trisha George continues with a discussion of using astrology to predict the weather.Ben Collins による

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An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and GuruPaduka Stotram.Ben Collins による

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An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and GuruPaduka Stotram.Ben Collins による

Ascetics and Sadhus; the mystic renunciates of the Vedic tradition. Chanting of Sani Stotram, Kalabhraiva Stotram and a complete Shiva puja.Ben Collins による