The Dasa Mahavidyas, 10 Forms of the Divine Mother

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The Dasa Mahavidyas, 10 Forms of the Divine Mother

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Mar 9, 2007

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Mar 9, 2007

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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Rudram - Essence of Yajur Veda: A look at the meaning and significance of Rudram - the main hymn for Shiva from Yajur Veda. Chanting of Rudram by Seetharama Sastry by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
36 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
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
Annapurna, the goddess of food: Annapurni, Parvati argues with Shiva, Shiva fights with Brahma, and Shankara composes the Kanakadhara Stotram. Chanting of Kanakadhara stotram, Annapurna ashtakam and Saraswati Navaratnamala by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
33 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 - 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
Navaratri; Part 2: Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
24 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
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
Vamanadeva and Bali: Vamana, the Dwarf incarnation of Vishnu battles Bali, another demon King. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
38 min listen
Vishwamitra and Gayatri Mantra: Vishwamitra tries to steal Vasistha's cow. He goes off to become a Brahmarishi and eventually becomes the seer of 3rd mandala of Rig Veda and Gayatri Mantra. Chanting of Gayatri Mantra and Rig Veda by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
26 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
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
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
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
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, only to be captured by Indrajit, Ravana's son. Chanting of Shiva Tandava Stotram and a selection from the Ramayana. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
22 min listen
The Dasa Mahavidyas, 10 Forms of the Divine Mother: The divine feminine is seen in 10 forms which range from the terrifying to the beautiful. Chanting of Rajarajeshwari Ashtakam and three selections for Lalitha by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
25 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
Navaratri; Part 3: Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
24 min listen

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Subramanyam, Part 4: 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. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Subramanyam, Part 3: 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. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Subramanyam, Part 2: 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. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Subramanyam, Part 1: 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. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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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. Chanting of Surya Suprabhatam and two prayers to Lalitha by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Agastya Rishi: 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 Trishati by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
2716 min listen
Lakshmi - Goddess of Abundance: Lakshmi is found in different forms throughout the vedic tradition. Chanting of Lakshmi Stuthi, Lakshmi Ashtakam and Sri Suktam. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Ayyappa, child of Shiva and Vishnu: The story of Ayyappa, the child born of Vishnu and Shiva who eventually milks a leopard! Chanting of Mahishasura Mardini by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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The Origins of Ganesha, Part 2: Stories of Ganesha from the Mudgala Purana describing his 8 forms. Thoughts on the inner meanings of Ganesha Puja. Chanting of Ganapati Pancharatnam and Ganesha Upanishad by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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The Origins of Ganesha: 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 Stuthi by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Baradwaja and Drona: The story ofBaradwaja, one of the original rishis and the story of his son Drona in the Mahabharata. Chanting of Pahimam Ramachandra and Matha Maheshwari by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Meenakshi Goddess of Madurai: 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 Stotram by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Gotras and Kashyapa: The concept of gotra or lineage and stories about Kashyapa one of the original rishis. Chanting of slokas about the Surya, the Sun by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Birds in the Mahabharata: Two stories that feature birds, taken from the Mahabharata. Chanting of Garuda Dandakam and Purusha Suktam by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Shakalya looses his head: Shakalya bothers Yajnavalkya with disasterous results. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi and Asvamedha Prakarana. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
58 min listen
Gargi and Yajnavalkya: Gargi and Yajnavalkya: Stories from the Brihadarnayaka Upanishad in which Gargi challenges Yajnavalkya. Chanting of Taittariya Upanishad by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Rahu and Ketu: Rahu and Ketu, these uniquely vedic planets and their effects in our lives. Chanting of Rahu and Ketu Kavacha and a long selection from Sama Veda. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Madhu Vidhya: Madhu Vidhya, the story of Dadhyann Rishi, the Ashwin Twins, and how Indra cut off his head attempting to keep this knowledge secret. Plus chanting of Goshi Shanti, Purusha Suktam, and Rishi Suktam. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Gosha and the divine Ashvin Twins: 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. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Shivaratri, the nght of Shiva: An examination of Shivarati;the night of Shiva, plus stories about this festival. Also, modern versions of traditional songs about Shiva by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Jyotish, Part 2: The conversation about Jyotish with Trisha George continues with a discussion of using astrology to predict the weather. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Jyotish, Part 1: An examination of astrology as part of a universal tradition of knowledge about the planets. Chanting of Navagraha Dhynam, Surya Ashtakam, and Kamakshistotram by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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The Danda Swamis: An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Ascetics and Sadhus: Ascetics and Sadhus; the mystic renunciates of the Vedic tradition. Chanting of Sani Stotram, Kalabhraiva Stotram and a complete Shiva puja. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Shankara as Amaruka Writes on Love: Shankara as Amaruka writes on the nature of love. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi, Lalitha Ashtotra, and the beautiful Ardhanareshwara stotram. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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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
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Shankara and Mandana; the Great Debate: Adi Shankara meets Vyasa whcih leads to further travels ending with the great debate against Mandana. Chanting of Govindashtakam and Shivananda Lahari by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Lalitha - The Playful Goddess: Lalitha is a playful goddess and the universe is her playground. The story of Hayagriva and Rishi Agastya. Chanting of Lalitha Trishati by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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The Dasa Mahavidyas, 10 Forms of the Divine Mother

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