Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras

By Benjamin C. Collins

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Great stories from Vedic mythology, traditional recitation of mantras, and Indian music presented from a western perspective with a sense of fun and enjoyment.

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Daksha's Sacrifice

08.30.2009

The story of Daksha's sacrifice and how and why Shiva created Virabhadra to destroy it

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08.30.2009 Daksha's Sacrifice The story of Daksha's sacrifice and how and why Shiva created Virabhadra to destroy it
08.30.2009 Daksha's Sacrifice The story of Daksha's sacrifice and how and why Shiva created Virabhadra to destroy it
04.19.2009 Subramanyam, Part 4 The story of Subramanyam continues with a yagya performed by the demons to please Shiva who grants them great power. Chanting of Tandava Stotram by Ravana.
04.19.2009 Subramanyam, Part 4 The story of Subramanyam continues with a yagya performed by the demons to please Shiva who grants them great power. Chanting of Tandava Stotram by Ravana.
04.10.2009 Subramanyam, Part 3 The story of Subramanyam continues with the battle against Taraka and stories about Kashyapa Rishi, the father of Soorapadhman. Chanting of Ardhanarishwara Stotram and Subramanyam Suprabhatam.
04.10.2009 Subramanyam, Part 3 The story of Subramanyam continues with the battle against Taraka and stories about Kashyapa Rishi, the father of Soorapadhman. Chanting of Ardhanarishwara Stotram and Subramanyam Suprabhatam.
03.18.2009 Subramanyam, Part 2 The story of Subramanyam, from the Sri Kandha Puranam. Shiva eminates sparks from his eyes, scaring Parvati. Young Subramanyam scares both the demons and devas. Chanting of Saraswati Stotram and Sri Devi Navaratna Maalika.
03.18.2009 Subramanyam, Part 2 The story of Subramanyam, from the Sri Kandha Puranam. Shiva eminates sparks from his eyes, scaring Parvati. Young Subramanyam scares both the demons and devas. Chanting of Saraswati Stotram and Sri Devi Navaratna Maalika.
03.09.2009 Subramanyam, Part 1 The story of Subramanyam, son of Shiva as told in the Sri Kandha Puranam by Kachiappar Sivachariyar. Chanting of Shanmuganar and the 108 names of Subramanyam.
03.09.2009 Subramanyam, Part 1 The story of Subramanyam, son of Shiva as told in the Sri Kandha Puranam by Kachiappar Sivachariyar. Chanting of Shanmuganar and the 108 names of Subramanyam.
12.05.2008 Agastya, Part 2 Using modern astronomy we can establish Agastya was alive in 4000 BC. Also, a quick look at his verses in Rig Veda. Chanting of Surya Suprabhatam and two prayers to Lalitha
12.05.2008 Agastya, Part 2 Using modern astronomy we can establish Agastya was alive in 4000 BC. Also, a quick look at his verses in Rig Veda. Chanting of Surya Suprabhatam and two prayers to Lalitha
11.25.2008 Agastya Rishi Agastya; a great Rig Veda rishi who created his own wife, author of Lalitha Sahasranam, and consumer of the oceans. Chanting of Aditya Hridayam and Lalitha Trishati
11.25.2008 Agastya Rishi Agastya; a great Rig Veda rishi who created his own wife, author of Lalitha Sahasranam, and consumer of the oceans. Chanting of Aditya Hridayam and Lalitha Trishati
11.14.2008 Lakshmi - Goddess of Abundance Lakshmi is found in different forms throughout the vedic tradition. Chanting of Lakshmi Stuthi, Lakshmi Ashtakam and Sri Suktam.
11.14.2008 Lakshmi - Goddess of Abundance Lakshmi is found in different forms throughout the vedic tradition. Chanting of Lakshmi Stuthi, Lakshmi Ashtakam and Sri Suktam.
11.07.2008 Ayyappa, child of Shiva and Vishnu The story of Ayyappa, the child born of Vishnu and Shiva who eventually milks a leopard! Chanting of Mahishasura Mardini
11.07.2008 Ayyappa, child of Shiva and Vishnu The story of Ayyappa, the child born of Vishnu and Shiva who eventually milks a leopard! Chanting of Mahishasura Mardini
09.09.2008 The Origins of Ganesha, Part 2 Stories of Ganesha from the Mudgala Purana describing his 8 forms. Thoughts on the inner meanings of Ganesha Puja. Chanting of Ganapati Pancharatnam and Ganesha
09.09.2008 The Origins of Ganesha, Part 2 Stories of Ganesha from the Mudgala Purana describing his 8 forms. Thoughts on the inner meanings of Ganesha Puja. Chanting of Ganapati Pancharatnam and Ganesha
09.03.2008 The Origins of Ganesha There are different form and incarnations of Ganesha; one for each Yuga and each with their own great story. Chanting of Ganapati Dhynam and Ganesha Stuthi
09.03.2008 The Origins of Ganesha There are different form and incarnations of Ganesha; one for each Yuga and each with their own great story. Chanting of Ganapati Dhynam and Ganesha Stuthi
08.19.2008 Baradwaja and Drona The story ofBaradwaja, one of the original rishis and the story of his son Drona in the Mahabharata. Chanting of Pahimam Ramachandra and Matha Maheshwari
08.19.2008 Baradwaja and Drona The story ofBaradwaja, one of the original rishis and the story of his son Drona in the Mahabharata. Chanting of Pahimam Ramachandra and Matha Maheshwari
07.27.2008 Meenakshi Goddess of Madurai The story of Meenakshi, sister of Vishnu and wife of Shiva and the traditional story of the jeweled anklets. Chanting of Meenakshi Pancharatnam and Kamakshi Stotram
07.27.2008 Meenakshi Goddess of Madurai The story of Meenakshi, sister of Vishnu and wife of Shiva and the traditional story of the jeweled anklets. Chanting of Meenakshi Pancharatnam and Kamakshi Stotram
07.12.2008 Gotras and Kashyapa The concept of gotra or lineage and stories about Kashyapa one of the original rishis. Chanting of slokas about the Surya, the Sun
07.12.2008 Gotras and Kashyapa The concept of gotra or lineage and stories about Kashyapa one of the original rishis. Chanting of slokas about the Surya, the Sun
06.06.2008 Birds in the Mahabharata Two stories that feature birds, taken from the Mahabharata. Chanting of Garuda Dandakam and Purusha Suktam
06.06.2008 Birds in the Mahabharata Two stories that feature birds, taken from the Mahabharata. Chanting of Garuda Dandakam and Purusha Suktam
05.15.2008 Shakalya looses his head Shakalya bothers Yajnavalkya with disasterous results. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi and Asvamedha Prakarana.
05.15.2008 Shakalya looses his head Shakalya bothers Yajnavalkya with disasterous results. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi and Asvamedha Prakarana.
05.15.2008 Gargi and Yajnavalkya Gargi and Yajnavalkya: Stories from the Brihadarnayaka Upanishad in which Gargi challenges Yajnavalkya. Chanting of Taittariya Upanishad
05.15.2008 Gargi and Yajnavalkya Gargi and Yajnavalkya: Stories from the Brihadarnayaka Upanishad in which Gargi challenges Yajnavalkya. Chanting of Taittariya Upanishad
04.15.2008 Rahu and Ketu Rahu and Ketu, these uniquely vedic planets and their effects in our lives. Chanting of Rahu and Ketu Kavacha and a long selection from Sama Veda.
04.15.2008 Rahu and Ketu Rahu and Ketu, these uniquely vedic planets and their effects in our lives. Chanting of Rahu and Ketu Kavacha and a long selection from Sama Veda.
04.06.2008 Madhu Vidhya Madhu Vidhya, the story of Dadhyann Rishi, the Ashwin Twins, and how Indra cut off his head attempting to keep this knowledge secret. Plus chanting of Goshi Shanti, Purusha Suktam, and Rishi Suktam.
04.06.2008 Madhu Vidhya Madhu Vidhya, the story of Dadhyann Rishi, the Ashwin Twins, and how Indra cut off his head attempting to keep this knowledge secret. Plus chanting of Goshi Shanti, Purusha Suktam, and Rishi Suktam.
03.27.2008 Gosha and the divine Ashvin Twins Gosha, one of the woman seers of the Rig Veda is author of hymns on the Ashvin Twins, the divine physicians. Plus chanting of Navagraha stotras and a mantra from the Ashvameda ritual.
03.27.2008 Gosha and the divine Ashvin Twins Gosha, one of the woman seers of the Rig Veda is author of hymns on the Ashvin Twins, the divine physicians. Plus chanting of Navagraha stotras and a mantra from the Ashvameda ritual.
02.21.2008 Shivaratri, the nght of Shiva An examination of Shivarati;the night of Shiva, plus stories about this festival. Also, modern versions of traditional songs about Shiva
02.21.2008 Shivaratri, the nght of Shiva An examination of Shivarati;the night of Shiva, plus stories about this festival. Also, modern versions of traditional songs about Shiva
02.19.2008 Jyotish, Part 2 The conversation about Jyotish with Trisha George continues with a discussion of using astrology to predict the weather.
02.19.2008 Jyotish, Part 2 The conversation about Jyotish with Trisha George continues with a discussion of using astrology to predict the weather.
02.12.2008 Jyotish, Part 1 An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.
02.12.2008 Jyotish, Part 1 An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.
02.07.2008 The Danda Swamis An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.
02.07.2008 The Danda Swamis An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.
01.22.2008 Ascetics and Sadhus Ascetics and Sadhus; the mystic renunciates of the Vedic tradition. Chanting of Sani Stotram, Kalabhraiva Stotram and a complete Shiva puja.
01.22.2008 Ascetics and Sadhus Ascetics and Sadhus; the mystic renunciates of the Vedic tradition. Chanting of Sani Stotram, Kalabhraiva Stotram and a complete Shiva puja.

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Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras episodes:

Daksha's Sacrifice

Daksha's Sacrifice

Subramanyam, Part 4

Subramanyam, Part 4

Subramanyam, Part 3

Subramanyam, Part 3

Subramanyam, Part 2

Subramanyam, Part 2

Subramanyam, Part 1

Subramanyam, Part 1

Agastya, Part 2

Agastya, Part 2

Agastya Rishi

Agastya Rishi

Lakshmi - Goddess of Abundance

Lakshmi - Goddess of Abundance

Ayyappa, child of Shiva and Vishnu

Ayyappa, child of Shiva and Vishnu

The Origins of Ganesha, Part 2

The Origins of Ganesha, Part 2

The Origins of Ganesha

The Origins of Ganesha

Baradwaja and Drona

Baradwaja and Drona

Meenakshi Goddess of Madurai

Meenakshi Goddess of Madurai

Gotras and Kashyapa

Gotras and Kashyapa

Birds in the Mahabharata

Birds in the Mahabharata

Shakalya looses his head

Shakalya looses his head

Gargi and Yajnavalkya

Gargi and Yajnavalkya

Rahu and Ketu

Rahu and Ketu

Madhu Vidhya

Madhu Vidhya

Gosha and the divine Ashvin Twins

Gosha and the divine Ashvin Twins

Shivaratri, the nght of Shiva

Shivaratri, the nght of Shiva

Jyotish, Part 2

Jyotish, Part 2

Jyotish, Part 1

Jyotish, Part 1

The Danda Swamis

The Danda Swamis

Ascetics and Sadhus

Ascetics and Sadhus