In this episode, we travel on a journey with Sage Narada in his quest to find the answer to two burning questions: “Who is the purest celibate in all three worlds?” and “Why is Sage Durvasa - known to eat vast quantities - also known as the one who fasts eternally?” Sage Narada is puzzled by the answers he finds, but as he dives deeper - with the help of Lord Brahma, Sage Durvasa, and the ever-compassionate Lord Krishna - he comes to understand the meaning of Detachment. 

As She narrates this episode, Madhuri Amma dispels many misconceptions we tend to have about detachment, and shows us how this powerful practice can lead us forward in our spiritual journey.

Madhuri Amma concludes with a story from the writings of our Guru, Her Holiness Pujyashri Mathioli Saraswathy, which perfectly illustrates what detachment is. How can we apply this concept to our lives, and face all of life’s ups and downs with equanimity? Listen to find out!

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Mathioli Charanam

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin 

Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

Episode Art:

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Our namaskarams to our Guru, Ambal, on this auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima!This episode focuses on a figure who plays an essential role in our spiritual journeys - the Guru. Madhuri Amma begins by explaining what the word ‘Guru’ means in Sanskrit, and the significance of a Guru to our lives. What is a Guru able to do for us, and why are Gurus held in such high esteem in Sanatana Dharma? Madhuri Amma also draws from the lives of great saints and avatarams - like Adi Shankara, Lord Shiva’s avataram, Lord Rama, and Her Holiness Pujyashri Mathioli Saraswathy, an avataram of Goddess Akhilandeshwari - to describe the importance of having a Guru. We learn what powerful lessons these avatarams taught us, by having teachers and Gurus themselves (though They were all-knowing!) The episode ends with Madhuri Amma reciting and translating a beautiful snippet from Adi Shankara's Guru Ashtakam. We hope you enjoy the episode! Mathioli Charanam

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Mathioli Saraswathy 

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin 

Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

Episode Art:

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Our Puranas are filled with many knowledgeable and powerful saints and sages. But there is one sage who holds an especially hallowed place in the scriptures: Sage Agastya! In this captivating episode, Madhuri Amma describes the life-story of this great Sage, and explains why he is so revered in Hinduism.

We get to learn about many awe-inspiring feats Sage Agastya accomplished at the request of the Gods, and why he was uniquely qualified to perform these feats. These feats include:

- How he drank the Ocean

- How he moved the Mountain Vindhya

- How he helped to balance the Earth when Lord Shiva and His Beloved, Goddess Parvathi, were getting married

- Sage Agastya’s marriage to a princess and rishika named Lopamudra. Find out some incredible accomplishments that this couple are together known for!

- How did he come to become the Guru for all Siddhars (Siddha medical practitioners), as well as the Divinely-appointed steward for the Tamil language?

The episode concludes with a deep dive into one of the many temples where Sage Agastya installed a Lingam: the Chengannur Bhagavathy Temple in Kerala. Listen along to learn about a very special celebration called Thriputharaatu that happens at this Temple, in honor of the Goddess menstruating! Madhuri Amma explains the rich history behind this festival, from ancient times through the colonial period, to its modern-day form.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Mathioli Charanam

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian,

Violin Conclusion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

Episode Art:

Thumbnail: https://images.app.goo.gl/2gD7P8JxkVyTNKhg9

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Our Puranas are filled with many knowledgeable and powerful saints and sages. But there is one sage who holds an especially hallowed place in the scriptures: Sage Agastya! In this captivating episode, Madhuri Amma describes the life-story of this great Sage and explains why he is so revered in Hinduism. 

We get to learn about many awe-inspiring feats Sage Agastya accomplished at the request of the Gods, and why he was uniquely qualified to perform these feats. They include:

• How he drank the Ocean 

• How he moved the Mountain Vindhya

• How he helped to balance the Earth when Lord Shiva and His Beloved, Goddess Parvathi, were getting married

• Sage Agastya’s marriage to a princess and rishika named Lopamudra. Find out some incredible accomplishments that this couple are together known for! 

• How did he come to become the Guru for all Siddhars (Siddha medical practitioners), as well as the Divinely-appointed steward for the Tamil language?

The episode concludes with a deep dive into one of the many temples where Sage Agastya installed a Lingam: the Chengannur Bhagavathy Temple in Kerala. Listen along to learn about a very special celebration called Thriputharaatu that happens at this Temple, in honor of the Goddess menstruating! Madhuri Amma explains the rich history behind this festival, from ancient times through the colonial period, to its modern-day form. 

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Mathioli Charanam 

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin 

Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

When people hear that Lord Shani, or Saturn, has entered their astrological house, they tend to react with fear or worry. In this beautiful episode, Madhuri Amma explains the significance of Shani Peyarchi/Shani Sade-Sati (Saturn Transit), and why we need to respect Lord Shani, not fear Him: He distributes to us only what we have already earned - our karmas. To describe the inescapability of karma, Amma offers several thought-provoking analogies, and narrates a critical turning-point episode from the Mahabharata. 

By watching this episode, we learn:

- The Lord can transform our karmas. But what would happen if He did so? Why is it far better for us to go through the effects of our karmas? 

- Why do we feel so affected when our loved ones experience adversity? What should we pray for, when we see our loved ones struggling? 

- Why is the present moment so key in helping us navigate karma? 

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Mathioli Charanam 

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin 

Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

Episode Art:

Title Slide: https://pin.it/1GxgvkzoO

In this episode, Madhuri Amma explains what a Shaligram (saligramam) is by describing several interconnected stories from the Puranas. Listen along to find out:

• Shaligrams are only found in the Gandaki River in modern day Nepal. But who was the Gandaki River in her previous birth, and what was the special boon this figure received from Lord Vishnu? 

• What actually is a Shaligram? What turn of events led Lord Vishnu to take the form of these fossilized stones? 

• Who is Thulasi (holy basil), and why is She such a beloved offering for Lord Vishnu? What does she have to do with the Shaligram story? 

Journey with us through millions of years of history, and learn about the immense power of the Lord’s devotees!

We hope you enjoy this episode,

Mathioli Charanam!

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin 

Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

Episode Art : https://pin.it/4nzLR7NEl (with modification)

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In this episode, Madhuri Amma begins with one character from the Mahabharata who usually comes across as a ‘villain’ in the epic. But what is the deeper story? We journey through several yugams, as Madhuri Amma weaves together the much larger context behind this character and other so-called ‘evil’ characters from the Puranas. She illustrates why things happen exactly the way they do, and why every single person is put on Earth for a reason chosen by the Lord. Hence, not knowing the full truth, we can never be right in judging anyone with our ignorant minds. Follow along to find out:

• What are the deeper stories behind the lives of Ravana, Hiranyakashipu and others?
• What took place in Vaikuntham one fine day, that enabled several of the Lord’s avatarams to take form?
• What are the main life lessons we should take away from knowing these stories?

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Mathioli Charanam!

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin 

Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

Episode Art: https://pin.it/6BKEmHXS3

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Our greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivarathri!

In this episode, Madhuri Amma dwells on the lives of two Nayanmars (Shaivite saints), who exemplified unwavering love and faith towards Lord Shiva: Dandi Adigalar and Saakkiya Nayanar. Follow along to find out:

• What does it mean to truly see? How is the vision that comes from our inner eye, different from what we see with our outer eyes?
• What was the dangerous task that Dandi Adigalar took up, in order to serve the Lord?
• How did the Lord come to his aid, to prove that He never forsakes His devotees?
• How did Sakkiliyar Nayanar show his devotion to the Lord, even when he was practicing Buddhism? How did the Lord respond?

The basis of this episode is a quote by Her Holiness Pujyashri Mathioli Saraswathy: “The all-merciful God will forgive even those who abuse Him. But He will never tolerate His devotees being abused.” We hope you enjoy this episode!Mathioli Charanam!

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin 

Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

Picture credits:

https://pin.it/7mfFF29b3⁠ (Episode Art)

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In this episode, Madhuri Amma describes the remarkable life and faith of Karaikkal Ammaiyar, one of the three women Nayanmars (Shaivite saints). Journey along with us to find out:

• Who are the other two women Nayanmars, and how did they become Nayanmars?

• What virtues did Karaikkal Ammaiyar display even as a very young child? What can we learn from the way her parents raised her?

• How did Karaikkal Ammaiyar show her bhakthi for the Lord? How was her faith tested by the ever-compassionate Lord Shiva?

• What astonishing request did Karaikkal Ammaiyar make to the Lord, at a critical juncture in her life? 

• Why is this incredible Nayanmar called “Ammaiyar”?

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Mathioli Charanam!

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin 

Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

Picture credits:

Karaikkal Ammaiyar singing for Lord Shiva’s dance: https://pin.it/36c3XeiDv

In this episode, Madhuri Amma describes the remarkable life and faith of Karaikkal Ammaiyar, one of the three women Nayanmars (Shaivite saints). Journey along with us to find out:- Who are the other two women Nayanmars, and how did they become Nayanmars?- What virtues did Karaikkal Ammaiyar display even as a very young child? - How did Karaikkal Ammaiyar show her bhakthi for the Lord? How was her faith tested by the ever-compassionate Lord Shiva?- What astonishing request did Karaikkal Ammaiyar make to the Lord, at a critical juncture in her life? - Why is this incredible Nayanmar called “Ammaiyar," and Who was the first to give her this name?We hope you enjoy this episode!Mathioli Charanam!____________________________________________________________________________You can also find Mathioli Vilvam on the following platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gazoUfGStTwTgoOn8AuHp?si=39b55d26276e4e68Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/WMrefkVucPhrgsic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sri_sankatavimochana_ganapathy/profilecard/?igsh=MWVnY3d5b2xncm55Nw==___________________________________________________________________________Music Credits:Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswIPicture credits:Title slide: https://saisundaram.org/karaikal-ammaiyarKaraikkal Ammaiyar singing for Lord Shiva’s dance: https://pin.it/36c3XeiDvLord Shiva dancing: https://pin.it/36c3XeiDv#lordshiva #shiva #goddessparvathi #powerfulwomen #truthwins #devi #shaivism #videooftheweek #videooftheday #mountkailash #manasarovar #kumbh #kumbhmela #pilgrimage #holyplacesofindia #nayanmar #femalesaints #hindusaints #tamilsaint #danceofshiva #saintsofindia #poetsofindia #karaikkalammaiyar #faith #devotion #lovinggod #miracles #miraclevideo #tamilbhakthisongs #periyapuranam #padhigamsongs #bhakthipoetry #indianhistory #indianculture #tamilnadu #tamilnaduhistory #madurai #karaikkal #thiruvalangadu #chidambaram #cosmicdance #thandavam #nataraj #devotee

In this episode, Madhuri Amma explains what dreams can mean, and what to take away from our dreams. 

The basis for this episode is a quote from the teachings of Her Holiness Pujyashri Mathioli Saraswathy:

“Dreams cannot be bought for a price. It surfaces only when it wills. It guides people from states of confusion to states of clarity.”

You will hear a devotee read out the quote, which will be followed by Madhuri Amma’s explanation. 

Listen along to find out:

• Is it possible to control our dreams, or who we see in them? 

• Who can, in fact, control our dreams? For what purpose? 

• How do dreams relate to our state of mind? 

• What kind of clarity can dreams provide us with? 

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Mathioli Charanam!

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Music Credits:

Intro: Radhika Subramanian, Violin 

Conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnEK6SuswI

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Title slide: https://pin.it/1YmHukwb3

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