Marathi stories by Sudheer Mahajani

Namaskar. In this episode we make further progress in Ramayan. Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna are growing as children. We are introdued to Rishi Vishwamitra. Ram and Lakshman, even though just mere children, go with him to defend and protect Vishwamitra's yagnas and ashram from the demons.

We get to know of demons Tratika / Tadaka, Maarich, Subaahu and how they are defeated by Ram and Lakshman.

We also get to know the story of Gautam Rishi, Devi Ahilya, and how Lord Ram frees Dvi Ahilya from her curse.

Namaskar. Welcome to Marathi stories by Mr. Sudheer Mahajani. In this episode of Ramayan, we get to know the events and reasoning that led to the birth of Shri Ram - the incarnation of Lord Vishnu to end the atrocities of Ravan, and his brothers Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna.

Today, 03 March 2024, also happens to be Mr. Sudheer Mahajani's 70th birthday.

Jai Shri Ram

Namaskar. Welcome to Marathi stories by Sudheer Mahajani. In this episode we get to know the very beginning of the great epic of Tretayuga - Ramayan.

We get to know the life of King Dashrath - the father of Lord Ram. 2 significant events happen in his youth that shape the course of Ramayan..

Namaskar. Welcome to Marathi stories by Sudheer Mahajani. In this episode, we delve into the origin story of Rishi Valmiki.

We get to know Narad muni converts a decoit into the great Valmiki Rishi.

Jai Shri Ram.

Namaskar. Welcome to Marathi stories by Sudheer Mahajani. This is a special episode where Mr. Sudheer Mahajani eloquently describes his friend, Mr. Kasawa's recent excursion to Ayodhya after the inauguration of the Ram Mandir.

Mr. Mahajani gives voice to his friend's unique and fulfilling experience of traveling from Gujarat to Ayodhya, visiting the Ram Mandir, the experiences there, and the exchange of views on the return journey of those traveling together.

Jai Shri Ram!

Namaskar. We conclude the Raghuvansham series with this mini bonus episode to clarify a specific aspect of two important characters that you have come across in these stories and our earlier / upcoming episodes.

In the next few episodes we delve into the early stories of Ramayan.

Namaskar. We come to the final episode of our Raghuvansham series of stories. We explore the life of the son of Raja Sudarshan, Raja Agnivarna.

Raja Agnivarna was an indulgent king who was attracted to leisure, art, and music. While he wasn't the most meritorious in nature, the dynasty overall was blessed with greatness and thereby the kingdom still prospered under him.

Even after his death, Raghuvansham continued and had several great kings that followed who have an honorary mention in this final episode of the series.

Namaskar. In this mini episode, we get to know of Raja Sudarshan, several generations after Raja Kush.

Sudarshan took the throne at a very young age, but, nevertheless, was worthy to rule the world. We get a description of his qualities in the episode.

There is very limited modern literature on this King and hence the imagery shared for this episode is curated and may not be most accurate.

Namaskar. We continue our stories from Raghuvansham. We look at the next generation of Shri Ram - the eldest (amongst all cousins) - Kush - takes over Ayodhya.

Kush restores Ayodhya and at the back of an incident meets Kumudwait - the serpant kingdom princess.

Namaskar. Welcome back to Marathi stories by Sudheer Mahajani. We are listening to stories during the regime of Shri Ram - Ram Rajya.

One may find this a bit controversial, but on closer observation, you realize the noble thought process of Shri Ram while dealing with a delicate situation. The person in question here is Shambhuka.