Puranamum Anudhinamum

The Panchakanya in Hinduism are touted to be most ideal women in mythology. Who are these 5 women? What makes them so special? And what do each of these women indicate? Check out this episode to learn all about the Panchakanya and what their stories teach us for our day-to-day lives!

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In today's episode we look at the third part of Devi Mahatmyam - the killing of Shumba and Nishumba, and what happened to King Suratha and the merchant Samadhi after they heard the entire Devi Mahatmyam from Sage Medhas. Watch this episode to learn about the symbolism behind Shumba and Nishumba... And also the challenge that Hrishi has accepted for the next episode :) References I took the story of Shumba and Nishumba from this book: 1) Encountering the Goddess: Translation of the Devi-Mahatmya and a Study of Its Interpretation by Thomas Coburn The symbolism behind Shumba and Nishumba comes from this really nice link: 2) http://indiafacts.org/understanding-navaratri-vedanta/

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Today we continue the next story from Devi Mahatmyam about the various incarnations of Mahamaya. This is all about Mahishasuran, the buffalo shaped Asura. The image of Devi Durga stamping a buffalo shaped man and killing him is a staple at every Navaratiri function. We study today the background behind the story, the metaphors and morals the image of Mahishasura teaches us. Additionally, check this episode out to see how for a change, Hrishi teaches his Chitthi something today instead of vice versa :)

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Hrishi has a burning question to ask, the same question that haunts us from time to time. "Why is the world like this?" The question unfolds the story given in the Devi Mahatmyam. This beautiful peace of poetry explains about the Goddess Mahamaya, how She pervades the world, and how she grants us liberation through confusion.

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Deepthi and Hrishi are BACK! Given that we are nearing Navaratiri season, it is time to honor all the magnificent women in our Puranas. Today we start with Goddess Parvati - who showed us how to realize our true potential to reach heights of greatness that were hitherto unimaginable. Her immense dedication and penance means that today she is attributed to be an avatar of Goddess Parashakthi herself.

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Hrishi is eager to learn about what happened to Devayani after, and this episode is all about Devayani and her husband - King Yayati. Watch this episode to learn about one of the notable kings of Chandhiravamsam, and the very important lesson that he teaches to all of us.

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Hrishi is not super excited to be back in school and struggling with assignments. He thinks the days of Puranas might have all been fun and games in school. His Chitthi corrects his assumption - with the story of Kacha, who attended school for 1000 years and lost his life 3 times. Check out this story to learn about how Kacha learnt the secret to everlasting life, and also the unusual inference that Hrishi picks up from the story :)

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Happy Janmashtami everyone! As a special treat, today's episode will be narrated by the little Krishna of our own house - Hrishi :) Listen to this story to hear about the meeting between Krishna and Jambhavan - another story where characters from Ramayana and Mahabharatha cross over.

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Hrishi hasn't forgotten Chitthi's promise to let him know about why Rama Nama is more powerful than Lord Rama Himself. After listening to Chitthi's explanation, he tries to draw a parallel with Bahubali, his most favorite fantasy character, only for his Chitthi to get side tracked and start a debate on whether Bahubali more resembles the Mahabharatha or the Ramayana

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Hrishi has decided that he has heard enough Purana stories to answer questions rather than ask them. However, his Chitthi still holds the edge, and asks him a question to which he doesn't have the complete answer. Listen to this episode to see how two well-loved characters from the Ramayana and Mahabharatha come together and teach us wisdom - and of course the actual inference that Hrishi makes from the episode.

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