2 D Stupas and stupefaction

FromThe History of India Podcast

Start listening View podcast show

2 D Stupas and stupefaction

FromThe History of India Podcast

ratings:

Length:

49 minutes

Released:

Jul 13, 2016

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

() In this special episode we take a virtual tour around the famous Buddhist monuments at Sanchi. We find a hidden stupa, search for the stories in the carvings, see through the invisible Buddha figures. And we see how this holy place fits into the lives of ancient Indians.

Released:

Jul 13, 2016

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A light weekly podcast covering the history of India, from 6th century B.C. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider donating to the Snehal Sidhu Memorial Fund (http://tinyurl.com/prkvwll)

Skip carousel

1.0 The apology of a bumbling historian: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) Introduction to the podcast. What we will be talking about, where, and how I'll screw it up. Includes a favourite Indian story as part compensation. Updated Feb 2018. by The History of India Podcast
22 min listen
1.A The legacy of foreign emperors: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The first special episode on matters away from the main storyline... by The History of India Podcast
37 min listen
2.7 The conqueror and his mother: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The Indian empires strike back. For too long, the Shaka invaders have dominated the land, and plundered its riches. This week, a new Indian king will take the throne. By force and guile he will... by The History of India Podcast
40 min listen
1.D The carving of society - a conversation: () We're joined by Prakhar Manas for a discussion of caste in ancient history, and it's effect on modern India. by The History of India Podcast
31 min listen
2.0 The bumbling historian and his mad plan: () An introduction and apology for the series. What we'll be talking about, how I'll screw it up, and how a mysterious red liquor almost ruined ancient India. by The History of India Podcast
13 min listen
1.6 The removal of thorns: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) This week, we look at the cunning statesman Kautilya. He wrote a ... by The History of India Podcast
35 min listen
1.1 The 16 great houses of ancient India: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) A wander through the mahajanapadas who dominated northern India d... by The History of India Podcast
39 min listen
1.8 Conscience without sorrow: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The first of three podcasts on the great emperor Ashoka. We meet ... by The History of India Podcast
41 min listen
1.2 The Shrewdness of King Bimbisara: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The story of Bimbisara, ancient king of Magadha. He was a contemp... by The History of India Podcast
36 min listen
1.3 The Envy of Princes: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The downfall of Bimbisara king of Magadha. The rise of his son Aj... by The History of India Podcast
40 min listen
1.11 The end of an empire: () A generation after Ashoka's death his empire had vanished. This week, we meet some of the emperors desperately hanging on as their world decays around them. And we test the accusation that Ashoka's empire collapsed... by The History of India Podcast
49 min listen
1.G The sayings of seers (part 2): () We look at the lost religion of ancient India. We see its doctrines and seemingly harsh practices through the eyes of rival sects. And we ask how the apparent hostility between these sects changed the lives of average ancient... by The History of India Podcast
46 min listen
1.9 Virtue without sorrow: (). On the battlefield at Kalinga the victorious emperor Ashoka decided to follow his conscience, no matter what. This week we find out where Ashoka's conscience lead him. We about hear his messages to his people, carved in his famous... by The History of India Podcast
53 min listen
1.10 Kingdom without sorrow: () Sovereignty is only possible with assistance; a single wheel cannot move alone. Ashoka the Great took this maxim to heart, and built a huge government machine to assist him. This week, Ashoka must struggle to avoid being crushed by the... by The History of India Podcast
47 min listen
1.7: The honesty of ambassadors: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) This week we look at the tall tales about India told by three Gre... by The History of India Podcast
37 min listen
1.B The ignorance of foreign kings: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) A bonus special episode on Alexander the Great's stampede through... by The History of India Podcast
31 min listen
1.E The Sayings of Seers: () In this episode, we look at how religion affected the life of the average ancient Indian.What rituals and sacrifices did an ancient Indian householder perform? What different religious views and ways of life did an ancient Indian have to choose... by The History of India Podcast
54 min listen
1.F The Merchants of Magadha: () The guilds of ancient India. Trusted by townsfolk, feared by kings. This week, we find out how to join an ancient guild, and what to expect once you're a member. Then we take a voyage across Mauryan India with a member of a merchant... by The History of India Podcast
43 min listen
2.1 The kingslayer and his horses: () The story of the general who ended an empire. To consolidate his power, the general became a passionate supporter of the old-time religion. We look at the accusation that he persecuted the rival, Buddhist sect. And we learn how... by The History of India Podcast
31 min listen
2.2 The Greeks and the Indian homeland: () Ancient Afghanistan: rich and fertile. Its Greek kings are powerful and ambitious enough to try to carve a new empire in India, cutting through the ruins of the old empire all the way to the walls of its grand capital city. Will... by The History of India Podcast
38 min listen
1.4 The treasure of low-born kings: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) This week we breeze through three dynasties of kings in one jam-p... by The History of India Podcast
33 min listen
1.5 The throne of the peacock: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) This week, we witness the founding of the great Mauryan empire. I... by The History of India Podcast
34 min listen
2.8 Kings and calendars: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) Old tales tell of a king who threw out the invaders, full of cleverness and wisdom, a man so generous that he was always willing to sacrifice his own life to help one of his subjects. He founded his own calendar, which... by The History of India Podcast
55 min listen
1.D The carvings of society: () This week, we tackle the thorny issue of caste, and how important it was to day-to-day life in ancient India. by The History of India Podcast
48 min listen
2.6 Poet-kings and politicians: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) India is being invaded by outsiders. But the rulers of its last empire are distracted by more sensual matters. As the invaders close in, we listen to the rulers and their people on matters of love and loss. And we track... by The History of India Podcast
40 min listen
2.3 The Prince and the Greek: () An ancient Indian love poem leads us to the pinnacle of two great houses: the Shungas who inherited an Indian empire, and the Indo-Greeks. After their fateful meeting, we watch as both houses begin their steady decline, until at... by The History of India Podcast
36 min listen
2 B India, Rome, and the High Seas: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) A business trip from Ancient India to Rome, stopping along the way to peer into spice carts heading for the coast, Indian ships, and the curious story of the Romans and the monsoon winds. by The History of India Podcast
43 min listen
2.4 Chess and the emptiness of Pataliputra: () The once grand Imperial capital has lost its lustre. Its people watch as the great and good leave their city. Those that remain face repeated invasion from west, south and north. In this episode we meet these invaders, explore... by The History of India Podcast
41 min listen
2 G Women, law and life: () If you were an ancient Indian woman, would you choose to be a nun or a wife? This episode has all you need to decide this thorny question, from the legal facts to words of wisdom from ancient Indian women themselves. Well ok, not all you... by The History of India Podcast
43 min listen
2.11 Kanishka and the city of flowers: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The great city of Pataliputra had been destroyed. In this episode, the city will be rebuilt. But as soon as it reappears on the world stage, it will attract the attention of one of the greatest... by The History of India Podcast
44 min listen

More Episodes from The History of India Podcast

Skip carousel

6.2 Tale of two princes: Dantidurga and Nandivarman: The Pallava Empire is sliding into anarchy. All its hopes are pinned on a twelve year old boy from Cambodia. We follow his winding path to power. Also in this episode: the origin story of a poet-saint, some brutal medieval punishment, and an elephant... by The History of India Podcast
50 min listen
5.E By the dry heart of empire: What was life like in the heart of the Chaulkiya empire? How did they survive in such a dry environment? How was the city defended? In this episode, we chat with Dr Hemanth Kadambi about stone horse hurdles, his youthful misadventures, must-see places... by The History of India Podcast
57 min listen
5.D Workers stranded by the lockdown: **Special episode on the current crisis** People are stranded all across India. They left to find work. Now the lockdown has come, they are out of work, out of money and out of food. We get to talk to Anushka and Nithya who are chatting to these... by The History of India Podcast
49 min listen
5.C Chalukyas by the book: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This week we chat to comic book author, novelist and fellow fan of the Chaulkiya period Dr. Shalini Srinivasan about the book she's been writing set in the Chaulkiyan empire. She tells us about how comic books get... by The History of India Podcast
49 min listen
5.B By the whim of the master (part 2): (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) ***Warning: contains upsetting details.*** The second special episode on slavery. This week, we hear about the lives of female slaves. We meet slaves in Buddhist monasteries. And we meet a young woman being sold into... by The History of India Podcast
64 min listen
5.A By the whim of the master: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) ***Warning: contains upsetting details.*** This week, we learn a little about what life was like for slaves in ancient and early medieval India, from becoming a slave to being free. India might have been the best place... by The History of India Podcast
59 min listen
5.23 Overtaken by the bogeyman: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This week, we meet some of the bogeymen of ancient India; a group among the most feared of the Barbarians. The mighty Kamboja horsemasters. And yet, these are real people. In this episode we hear the tales told... by The History of India Podcast
44 min listen
5.22 By the back of the five great kings: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This is the week of small kings. The Pratihara empire has ruled for as long as anyone can remember. But a small king from the south will destroy the emperor's army and send him fleeing. And a small king from the north... by The History of India Podcast
45 min listen
5.21 By half a metre: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This week, Mahendrapala extends his empire downstream, towards the sea. But nothing is what it seems: not the emperor, nor his empire, nor his conquest. All will be revealed only half a meter down. Also in this... by The History of India Podcast
49 min listen
5.20 Assault by salt: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) A journey through one of emperor Bhoja's lands. With the emperor far away in the Imperial city, we find out what life is like for the merchants and city folk under him. Also in this episode: a practical guide to salt... by The History of India Podcast
51 min listen
5.19 Drawn by the sun: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) In this episode, young king Bhoja will grow into his throne. He will draw together allies and subordinates and wait patiently. When the time is right he will strike at his ancestral enemies, defeating them, and achieving... by The History of India Podcast
45 min listen
5.18 Drawn by greatness: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) For too long the empire of the east has dominated North India. Bhoja, the descendant of the western emperors is determined to bring change. But he starts with almost nothing, for the once great western empire as been... by The History of India Podcast
62 min listen
5.17 By the tip of the quivering sword: ( The victorious Palas build their empire. Poets gather in their courts. Kings flee before their armies. All seems well, but an old enemy is regathering strength. Also in this week's episode: religious rivalry told through a hymn about toenails, a pun... by The History of India Podcast
42 min listen
5.16 By the setting of the eastern sun: () This week, the build up to the great battle continues. We join the navy of the East, as it brings infantry and elephants up the river. Then we launch into the battle itself, following the commander's choice of battle formation. This is the battle... by The History of India Podcast
61 min listen
5.15 By the light of the western dawn: () This week, we witness the build up to a great battle of the age: the Pratihara king has brought his army from the east, thick with warhorses. The Pala king has brought his army from the west, loaded with mountainous elephants. They meet for battle... by The History of India Podcast
50 min listen
5.14 By the help of a hundred scholars: () Emperor Dharmapala constructed an education system across his empire, so great it surpassed all that had come before. For half a millennium, it shaped Eastern India. This week, we go inside the system. We follow the great Buddhist teacher Atisha in... by The History of India Podcast
45 min listen
5.13 By a graceful move of the eyebrows: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This week, we find out what happened to the great prize of North India: the Imperial city of Kanyakubja. Two dynasties: the Palas (protectors), and the Pratiharas (doorkeepers) have been fighting to gain control. In this... by The History of India Podcast
48 min listen
5.a Philosophy, by the book: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) Become a student of the great Jain thinker Haribhadra. His novels have thrilled you. His satires have scanadlised you. His logics have perplexed you. Now listen to his lightening fast summary of all the important points... by The History of India Podcast
25 min listen
5.12 Back by the withering sand: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) We join the great Pratihara king Vatsaraja, at his lowest moment. With the whole of North India in his power, he is defeated and flees across the mountains into the great desert. We uncover the stories of the people and... by The History of India Podcast
42 min listen
5.11 On taking two umbrellas: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) Everyone wants the imperial city of Kanyakubja lies at the center. The great Partihara king of the west wants to re-establish his family's image. The great Pala king of the west wants to become the first emperor from his... by The History of India Podcast
39 min listen
5.10 On the way out: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) The Umayyad armies go beyond al-Sind, trying to establish a new province in al-Hind proper. But their successes won't last. They will be driven back, twice. And shortly after, the entire Umayyad empire will collapse in... by The History of India Podcast
50 min listen
5.9 On the way to Hind: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This week, a tale of bridge engineering, bloodthirsty generals, widowed queens, the first mosque in South Asia, and lots and lots of gold. We tell the story of how the Ummayid caliphate came to invade Sind. by The History of India Podcast
55 min listen
5.8 On the door: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This week, the Rajputs arrive on the scene with the earliest of Rajput clans, the Pratiharas. But where did they come from? Did they see themselves as Rajputs? What did they do after they had emerged? The answers might... by The History of India Podcast
42 min listen
5.7 How to prevent fish on fish crime: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) Bengal's kings are dying daily. The land is in chaos. It's been this way for years. But, according to the legend, a man from the north will come and build a stable kingdom. This time, the legend is true. This episode, we... by The History of India Podcast
39 min listen
5.6 Those who live on campaign...: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) Lalitaditya had grand plans. He would make Kashmir into an empire, spanning all of India and outside of it too. His armies would walk the deserts of the silk road, sail the seas of the bay of Bengal, and walk the Western... by The History of India Podcast
55 min listen
5.5 On top of the world: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) Travel to the top of India, the mountain valley of Kashmir. This is the story of the three brother-kings of Kashmir. The kind brother, the cruel brother, and the conqueror. Hear the story of their parents, how their... by The History of India Podcast
44 min listen
5.4 Onward, Mauryan empire: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in)This week, the last of the Mauryan emperors. He will restore his family's glory, conquering the entire world. Well, more or less. Listen and meet a forgotten legend. WARNING: some gore, blood, descriptions of death. by The History of India Podcast
46 min listen
5.3 On the edge of renown: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This week, two kingdoms tie themselves together with marriage. They expand their lands, regain their independence. They do everything to imitate the glorious rise of empires past. And then... they fade to nothing. by The History of India Podcast
31 min listen
5.2 The lake on the hills: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in The story of Nepal, from the formation of the Himalayan lands, through it's earliest inscriptions, to the king who refused to be king. This episode, we get up to date with what is going on in the kingdom to the... by The History of India Podcast
50 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

3.i The path between two rivers: () Ever strolled through a museum absent mindedly, when all the exhibits seem to blur into one. What would happen if you took just one exhibit found out everything you could about it: where it was originally placed, what it meant to the... by The History of India Podcast
49 min listen
2.13 Kanishka and the wonder of the world: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The Kanishka stupa deserves its place amongst the wonders of the world. But its splendor has been long forgotten, and the stupa itself has been wiped out. This week, we set about rediscovering it. We... by The History of India Podcast
48 min listen
Mousetalgia Episode 467: Shanghai Disneyland: This week, travel with Kristen to Asia as she takes an Adventures by Disney trip to the Disney parks in both Shanghai and Hong Kong! This week, Kristen discusses Shanghai and the attractions (Tron's Lightcycles!), lodging, dining and cultural... by Mousetalgia! - Your Disneyland Podcast
82 min listen
#90 - Special: Monkey Business: In celebration of the Year of the Monkey, this week we take a look at China's most famous demonic simian, Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and his Journey to the West guarding the Buddhist monk Xuanzang. Then we'll look at the historical 15 year... by The History of China
40 min listen
Lord Enki: The ‘ALIEN’ Researcher! (What Was Enki’s Laboratory?) by Cub Kuker Supernatural Podcast
111 min listen
Nayanjot Lahiri, "Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand" (SUNY Press, 2023): An interview with Nayanjot Lahiri by New Books in Buddhist Studies
48 min listen
Nayanjot Lahiri, "Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand" (SUNY Press, 2023): An interview with Nayanjot Lahiri by New Books in Indian Religions
48 min listen
The Ringing Truth: Exploring the Significance of Bells in Hindu Religious Places by Celebrating Hinduism with Giridhar...Enriching lives with the timeless wisdom of Hinduism !
9 min listen
Hidden Vaults of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Reveal Ancient Chamber of Secrets: Is there a real “Chamber of Secrets”? What lies inside the hidden vaults of the ancient Padmanabhaswamy Temple in India? Its mysterious door is protected by two massive, painted cobras. It has no bolts, latches, or other visible means of entry. It’s ... by Metaphysical
45 min listen
The Masonic Roundtable - 0455 - The Esoteric Claus: Episode - 0455 - The Esoteric Claus by The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons
63 min listen
Complicated Histories, Sichuan, and Tibet. The Other Shangri-La With Shivaji Das: In this episode, we escape to the mountains of the Tibetan Highlands, which lie at the intersection of the Sichuan and Yunan provinces in China, in search of Shangri-La. Shivaji Das talks about the stunning natural beauty in this remote place, by Books And Travel
33 min listen
Murugan as Somaskandar by Kathas with Pooja
3 min listen
5.20 Assault by salt: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) A journey through one of emperor Bhoja's lands. With the emperor far away in the Imperial city, we find out what life is like for the merchants and city folk under him. Also in this episode: a practical guide to salt... by The History of India Podcast
51 min listen
The Masonic Roundtable - 0442 - The Hive Mind: Episode - 0442 - The Hive Mind by The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons
55 min listen
4.K Joy in ruins: (www.historyofindiapodcast.com) A time-travellers tour through the heartlands of the Chaulikyan empire. See the new South Indian style of art being invented, stage by stage. Spot the hidden gems, the out of the way sites, the temples which slowly give... by The History of India Podcast
58 min listen
Broadcasting Live From the Center of the Universe by The Emerald
42 min listen
New covid school rules, SpaceX landing, Indian asteroid discovery, Salzburg music festival, and 3D dinosaurs: We explore the likely “Covid Code of Conduct” when school reopens, hear the show goes on in Austria, how private space travel is making history, about the two Indian schoolgirls who discovered an asteroid and how you can get 3D dinosaurs in your living room, really! by Newsy Pooloozi - The News Pod for Kids
22 min listen
Stone Soup: In Which I Argue Strongly in Favor of The Worship of Rocks by The Emerald
32 min listen
Dorothy Ko, “The Social Life of Inkstones: Artisans and Scholars in Early Qing China” (U. of Washington Press, 2017): Dorothy Ko‘s new book is a must-read. Troubling the hierarchy of head over hands and the propensity to denigrate craftsmen in Chinese history, The Social Life of Inkstones: Artisans and Scholars in Early Qing China (University of Washington Press, by New Books in Art
66 min listen
SIT-A-LONG with JUNDO: I Don't Believe in Buddha!!: I have a confession to make: I don't believe in Buddha. It may be shocking for a Buddhist priest to say so, as shocking as hearing a Catholic priest say he "doesn't believe in Jesus". But it's true nonetheless. I am a Buddhist priest who thinks "Buddh... by TREELEAF ZENDO PODCAST
10 min listen
The Mystery Bones of Witch Hill: Smithsonian archaeologists make a remarkable discovery from a dig in Western Panama. by Sidedoor
22 min listen
Urinalysis by Spoonful of Sugar
34 min listen
2.51: All Together Now: Slip inside the eye of your mind; all the things that you've seen slowly fade away. Her soul slides away... but don't look back in anger by Mobile Suit Breakdown: the Gundam Podcast
83 min listen
288-Possession in Buddhism- Buddhism in daily life by Buddhism in daily life - Mindfulness in every day tasks
5 min listen
3.D Captured by the dawn (part 1): () The Ajanta Caves. A world famous collection of caves where Buddhists worshipped for years.... well, not exactly. The caves were abandoned half way through construction. They tell the story of the building of a great institution carrying the... by The History of India Podcast
46 min listen
Tulasi Srinivas, "The Cow in the Elevator: An Anthropology of Wonder" (Duke UP, 2018): An interview with Tulasi Srinivas by New Books in Indian Religions
47 min listen
Tulasi Srinivas, "The Cow in the Elevator: An Anthropology of Wonder" (Duke UP, 2018): An interview with Tulasi Srinivas by New Books in Religion
47 min listen
The Masonic Roundtable - 0422 - Expanding the Compasses: Episode - 0422 - Expanding the Compasses by The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons
54 min listen
Case File 225-The F#$ing Chinese Pyramids by Alien Theorists Theorizing
83 min listen
The Adventures of Foxie and Bunny Coco S3E3: Racing for Pearls by Adventure Journey of Dino Warriors
6 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

2 D Stupas and stupefaction

2 D Stupas and stupefaction

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from The History of India Podcast

Related podcast episodes