19 min listen
Why do People get Married to Trees?
Why do People get Married to Trees?
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
We know that the tree of knowledge gave us the forbidden fruit, which gave us the original sin, which gave us eternal damnation. But how is Kalpavriksha, a tree in the Indian version of heaven, believed to affect human behavior? What mythological logic behind binding ‘manglik’ individuals to trees and plants in holy matrimony? Did you know that cancer-causing tobacco plant has a really sad mythological backstory? In this episode of the Devdutt Pattanaik show get to know the roots of Indian mythology, quite literally!
Released:
Feb 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (22)
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