Functionally Literate

Hindu Myths | Various Stories


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(2/2) Ryan continues to tell various Hindu stories while Zach provides color commentary. Zach's source is Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists, by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy and Sister Nivedita. Ryan's source is Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent, by Devdutt Pattanaik.Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠.

Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan Carter

Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach Ignotz

Audio Recordist: Chris D. Mooney

Theme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, ⁠⁠⁠Wasting Time⁠⁠⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠Vidwest Studios⁠⁠ for providing some equipment and a recording space.


(00:00) Introduction

(00:55) Gandhari's Children

(04:32) The Sacrifice of Sunahshepas

(07:26) The Children of Vichitravira

(09:10) King Dhritarashtra

(15:08) Oghavati's Obedience

(18:35) The Birth of the Three Gods

(21:02) Brahma

(23:30) The Beheading of Brahma

(25:28) Krishna's Rasa Leela

(29:02) Donations for Venkateshwara

(31:46) Chandra and the Nakshatras

(33:11) The Seduction of Rishyashringa

(35:24) The Birth of Skanda

(41:10) Shvetaketu's Law

(42:45) The Marriage of Draupadi

(45:07) Vrinda's Chastity

(49:09) Harishchandra

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Functionally LiterateBy Ryan Carter