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Podcast title	Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
Website URL	http://www.puja.net/wordpress/...
Description	Great stories from Vedic mythology, traditional recitation of mantras, and Indian music presented from a western perspective with a sense of fun and enjoyment.
Updated	Mon, 19 Sep 2005 21:01:00 PDT
Category	Religion & Spirituality
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1. Shankara and the Goddess download (audio/mpeg, 8.63Mb) Description: Shankara learns about the power of the goddess; recitation of Lalitha Pancharatnam
2. Shiva - Destroyer of Ignorance download (audio/mpeg, 18.33Mb) Description: A look at Shiva and his role in Vedic Mythology, the story of Daksha and the death of Sati. Chanting of Linga Ashtakam.
3. Shiva - Neelakantha - The Blue Throated One download (audio/mpeg, 21.75Mb) Description: A look at Shiva and two stories about why he has a blue throat and the Moon in his hair. Chanting of Shiva Ashtakam and Chandra Shekara Ashtakam.
4. Shiva - Kala Bhairava - Ruler of Time download (audio/mpeg, 18.44Mb) Description: Several stories about Shiva as Lord of Dance and Time, plus how he teases his wife Parvati. Chanting of Kala Bhairava Stotram and a melodic devotional song.
5. Shiva and Water-Taming Ganga download (audio/mpeg, 20.35Mb) Description: Shiva and Water; Taming Ganga so she can come to Earth, a spiritual story and Ganga Stotram and Moulav Ganga Slokam
6. Shiva and Markendeya Rishi download (audio/mpeg, 20.35Mb) Description: Shiva rescues Markendeya, story of Mrytunjaya mantra, Vishnu becomes Markendeya's son in law. Chanting of Mrytunjaya mantra and Ayush Suktam
7. Parvati, Divine Mother and wife of Shiva download (audio/mpeg, 20.35Mb) Description: Shiva is tricked by Brahma, marries Parvati and their son kills the demon Taraka. Saturn visits the wedding and causes trouble. Chanting of Meenakshi Pancharatnam.
8. Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge and Sound download (audio/mpeg, 20.35Mb) Description: Saraswati, wife of Brahma and goddess of knowledge. Brahma loses his 5th face, marries Gayatri, and gets in trouble with Saraswati who curses him along with Shiva, Vishnu, and Indra. Chanting of Saraswati aarti, Saraswati Stuti, and a Gayatri Bhajan.
9. Parvati Curses King Chitraketu download (audio/mpeg, 13.29Mb) Description: King Chitraketu learns about life and death, meets Vishnu and is cursed by Parvati, but he doesn't mind. Chanting of Sarvamangala mantra and Veda sarshiva stava
10. Ranganatha and Ranganayaki download (audio/mpeg, 13.29Mb) Description: Ranganatha and Ranganayaki; Vishnu lies to Lakshmi and gets caught, Vishnu dresses like Lakshmi, the saint Ramanuja takes the form of a duck, and chanting.
11. Saturn; the lesson giver download (audio/mpeg, 13.29Mb) Description: Saturn, the planet of karma, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Ravana and Parvati, and chanting of Sani Stotram, Saturn mantras, and Saraswati aarti.
12. Mars and Subramanyam download (audio/mpeg, 18.31Mb) Description: Mars and the story of Subramanyam, Agni, Swaha, and the wives of the 7 rishis. Chanting of Panchashanti and some flute music from magnatunes.com
13. Navagraha, An Introduction to the Nine Planets download (audio/mpeg, 18.31Mb) Description: An Introduction to the Nine planets used in Vedic Astrology. Chanting of the Vyasa mantras for the planets and the Aditya Kavacham
14. Rig Veda and Purusha Suktam download (audio/mpeg, 29.79Mb) Description: An overview of the four Vedas, chanting selections from the Rig Veda, Gayatri Mantras, and the Purusha Suktam
15. Sama Veda and Isha Upanishad download (audio/mpeg, 30.33Mb) Description: Sama Veda explained with chanting selections from Rig and Sama Vedas. The role of the Upanishads, and selections from Isha Upanishad. Chanting of Isha Upanishad and a long selection from Sama Veda.
16. Yajur Veda, Narayana Suktam, Rudram and Chamakam download (audio/mpeg, 35.29Mb) Description: Yajur Veda explained with chanting and translation of Narayana Suktam. An overview of Sri Rudram and Chamakam from Yajur Veda, with explanations of some of the mantras.
17. Atharva Veda, download (audio/mpeg, 35.29Mb) Description: Atharva Veda selections with a brief chanting of a blessing and translations of mantras to cure baldness and attract a mate. Quotations from Mundaka and Mandukya Upanishads. Melodic chanting of Nirvana Shatakam and Guru Stotra.
18. Anatomy of a Puja download (audio/mpeg, 27.66Mb) Description: The structure of a puja is examined using mantra examples from several different pujas. Ends with a full Lakshmi puja being chanted followed by Lakshmi Mangala Aarti
19. Sudarshana Chakra - Vishnu's weapon download (audio/mpeg, 14.25Mb) Description: Sudarshana Chakra - Vishnu's weapon. The story of Vishnu's weapon, a gift from Shiva. The story of King Ambarisha and Durvasa rishi. Chanting of Sudarshana Gayatri, Ashtakam and Kavacham.
20. Shukracharya and the Sanjivani Mantra download (audio/mpeg, 14.73Mb) Description: Shukracharya; teacher of the demons. The Sanjivani mantra which restores the dead to life, the story of King Danda, Araja and the Danakaranya Forest. Chanting of Sanjivani Stotram, Shukra's gayatri and Kavacham mantras, and shanti mantra.
21. Rama and the Dandaka Forest download (audio/mpeg, 17.59Mb) Description: The Dandaka Forest is twice cursed, once by Shukra and again by Gautama. Rama arrives and meets Atri Rishi and Anasuya, then battles the demon Virada. Chanting of Rama Pahimam, and Hannuman Chalisa
22. Hanuman and Ravana in Lanka download (audio/mpeg, 14.92Mb) Description: Hanuman and Ravana; Hanuman flies to Lanka to find Sita, battles various demons and destroys parts of Ravana's palace, only to be captured by Indrajit, Ravana's son. Chanting of Shiva Tandava Stotram and a selection from the Ramayana.
23. The Story of Ravana download (audio/mpeg, 17.38Mb) Description: The story of Ravana and his brothers Kumbakarna and Vibishana. Ravana steals Lanka from Kubera, insults and annoys Shiva, and meets Vedavati who curses Ravana. Chanting of Kubera Stotram, Saraswati Stotram and Vani Stavam
24. Navaratri; Nine nights of the Divine Mother download (audio/mpeg, 2.12Mb) Description: Navaratri is the time to enjoy the fullness of the fall season and honor Lakshmi, Saraswati and Durga. This is the opening podcast of a series of three.
25. Navaratri; Part 1 download (audio/mpeg, 2.12Mb) Description: Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.
26. Navaratri; Part 2 download (audio/mpeg, 2.12Mb) Description: Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.
27. Navaratri; Part 3 download (audio/mpeg, 2.12Mb) Description: Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.
28. Navaratri; Part 4 download (audio/mpeg, 2.12Mb) Description: Navaratri and the story of Durga as told in Chandi Path.
29. Vamanadeva and Bali download (audio/mpeg, 25.79Mb) Description: Vishnu takes the form of Vamanadeva in order to battle Bali who had grown too powerful. Shukracharya, guru pf the demons gets involved...Chanting of a Vamana mantra and Jupiter puja.
30. Nandi - Shiva's Bull download (audio/mpeg, 15.30Mb) Description: Nandi, Shiva's Bull, Parvati creates Ganesha so she can take a bath, Shiva gets in trouble and Nandi turns into a shark to help him out. Chanting of Ganesha's morning song, and Garuda Dandakam
31. Mrytunjaya Mantra and Markendeya Rishi download (audio/mpeg, 17.81Mb) Description: Markendeya and the Mrytunjaya Mantra, Markendeya lives only 16 years, Shiva kills Yama, the Lord of Death, Markendeya is tested by Indra and visited by Vishnu and Shiva. Chanting of Mrytunjaya gayatri, kavacham, and stotram
32. Vishwamitra and Gayatri Mantra download (audio/mpeg, 18.28Mb) Description: Vishwamitra tries to steal Vasistha's cow. He goes off to become a Brahmarishi and eventually becomes the seer of 3rd mandala of Rig Veda and Gayatri Mantra. Chanting of Gayatri Mantra and Rig Veda
33. Annapurna, the goddess of food download (audio/mpeg, 22.64Mb) Description: Annapurni, Parvati argues with Shiva, Shiva fights with Brahma, and Shankara composes the Kanakadhara Stotram. Chanting of Kanakadhara stotram, Annapurna ashtakam and Saraswati Navaratnamala
34. Draupadi, friend of Krishna download (audio/mpeg, 26.62Mb) Description: Draupadi, born of a yagya fire becomes wife of the 5 Pandavas. Stories from the forest, the Kauravas court, and Mahabharata War. Chanting from Chapter 13 of the Gita and Vishnu Sahasranam
35. Amba, enemy of Bhishma download (audio/mpeg, 26.19Mb) Description: The Amba story from the Mahabharata, Amba becomes Bhishma's enemy and with help from Shiva and Subramanyam plots to kill him. Chanting of Shivastuthi and Muruganar from Tamil Nadu
36. Pandu, father of Arjuna download (audio/mpeg, 24.31Mb) Description: The continuation of Amba's story from the Mahabharata leading to Pandu and the birth of Arjuna and the other Pandava brothers. Chanting of Surya Kavacham and Bala Mukunda Ashtakam.
37. Bhishma, The End of the Story download (audio/mpeg, 30.05Mb) Description: The conclusion of the story that centers on Bhishma and Amba. She finally has her revenge in the battle of the Mahabharata. Chanting includes PanchaShanti, Bala Mukundam, and Amba Pancharatnam.
38. The Dasa Mahavidyas, 10 Forms of the Divine Mother download (audio/mpeg, 29.36Mb) Description: The divine feminine is seen in 10 forms which range from the terrifying to the beautiful. Chanting of Rajarajeshwari Ashtakam and three selections for Lalitha
39. The Dasa Mahavidyas, Kali download (audio/mpeg, 25.52Mb) Description: The 10 Forms of the Divine feminine; Kali The Universal Mother, the terrifying protectress. Chanting of Kali mantras and Kali Karpura Stotram and Durga Suktam.
40. The Dasa Mahavidyas, Tara download (audio/mpeg, 18.03Mb) Description: Tara The Wisdom Goddess, the fierce form of Saraswati. Chanting of Tara mantras and Saraswati Stotram and Mangalam
41. The Dasa Mahavidyas, Tripura Sundari download (audio/mpeg, 30.71Mb) Description: Tripura Sundari, The Goddess of Beauty and 3rd of the Mahavidhyas. Plus a new story about the origin of Ganesha! Chanting of Bala mantras and Lalitha Trishati.
42. The Dasa Mahavidyas, Bhuvaneshwari download (audio/mpeg, 13.10Mb) Description: Bhuvaneshwari, The Goddess of Creation. Chanting of Bhuvaneshwari mantras and Vanistavam.
43. The Dasa Mahavidyas, Chinnamasta download (audio/mpeg, 21.69Mb) Description: Chinnamasta, The Goddess of Sacrifice. Chanting of Chinnamasta mantras and Mahisura Mardini Stotram.
44. The Dasa Mahavidyas, Bhairivi download (audio/mpeg, 14.92Mb) Description: Bhairivi, The Fierce Goddess of Decay and Destruction who has 10 different forms. Chanting of Bhairivi mantras and Saraswati Dasastotrani.
45. The Dasa Mahavidyas, Dhumavati download (audio/mpeg, 14.92Mb) Description: Dhumavati, the smoky widow goddess who was created when Sati swallowed Shiva. Chanting of Dhumavati mantras and Kripa Stotram by Vasistha
46. Saturn; Friend or Foe? download (audio/mpeg, 18.77Mb) Description: Saturn and Ketu are the planets of misfortune but also the planets of enlightenment. Stories of Saturn and Ketu followed by chanting of their mantras and Mahalakshmi Jaganmataa
47. Saturn, Part 2 download (audio/mpeg, 22.59Mb) Description: More stories about Saturn and how he tortured even his own guru for 3 hours and 45 minutes. Chanting of a Saturn puja and a Vedic Ashirvadam; a blessing for happiness and prosperity.
48. Pundit Interview download (audio/mpeg, 19.57Mb) Description: An interview with a traditional Yajur Veda pundit about his many years of training. Chanting of Ganapati Thalam.
49. Morning Mantras download (audio/mpeg, 11.26Mb) Description: Seetharam Shastry explains the traditional mantras to be recited as one gets up in the morning. Chanting of Hayagriva Pancharatnam and Hayagriva Panjaram.
50. Rudram - Essence of Yajur Veda download (audio/mpeg, 32.75Mb) Description: A look at the meaning and significance of Rudram - the main hymn for Shiva from Yajur Veda. Chanting of Rudram by Seetharama Sastry
51. Lalitha - The Playful Goddess download (audio/mpeg, 18.46Mb) Description: Lalitha is a playful goddess and the universe is her playground. The story of Hayagriva and Rishi Agastya. Chanting of Lalitha Trishati
52. Shankara and Mandana; the Great Debate download (audio/mpeg, 48.13Mb) Description: Adi Shankara meets Vyasa whcih leads to further travels ending with the great debate against Mandana. Chanting of Govindashtakam and Shivananda Lahari
53. Shankara and Mandana; Part Two download (audio/mpeg, 48.13Mb) Description: Adi Shankara meets Mandana Mishra in debate and Mandana's wife asks an unexpected question. Chanting of Guru Stotram and Vedasara Shiva Stotram
54. Shankara as Amaruka Writes on Love download (audio/mpeg, 22.98Mb) Description: Shankara as Amaruka writes on the nature of love. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi, Lalitha Ashtotra, and the beautiful Ardhanareshwara stotram.
55. Ascetics and Sadhus download (audio/mpeg, 25.44Mb) Description: Ascetics and Sadhus; the mystic renunciates of the Vedic tradition. Chanting of Sani Stotram, Kalabhraiva Stotram and a complete Shiva puja.
56. The Danda Swamis download (audio/mpeg, 25.44Mb) Description: An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.
57. Jyotish, Part 1 download (audio/mpeg, 39.74Mb) Description: An examination of their traditions followed by an amusing story about renunciation. Chanting of Trotaka Ashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram.
58. Jyotish, Part 2 download (audio/mpeg, 39.74Mb) Description: The conversation about Jyotish with Trisha George continues with a discussion of using astrology to predict the weather.
59. Shivaratri, the nght of Shiva download (audio/mpeg, 39.74Mb) Description: An examination of Shivarati;the night of Shiva, plus stories about this festival. Also, modern versions of traditional songs about Shiva
60. Gosha and the divine Ashvin Twins download (audio/mpeg, 15.05Mb) Description: 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.
61. Madhu Vidhya download (audio/mpeg, 34.14Mb) Description: 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.
62. Rahu and Ketu download (audio/mpeg, 25.97Mb) Description: 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.
63. Gargi and Yajnavalkya download (audio/mpeg, 25.97Mb) Description: Gargi and Yajnavalkya: Stories from the Brihadarnayaka Upanishad in which Gargi challenges Yajnavalkya. Chanting of Taittariya Upanishad
64. Shakalya looses his head download (audio/mpeg, 25.97Mb) Description: Shakalya bothers Yajnavalkya with disasterous results. Chanting of Saraswati Stuthi and Asvamedha Prakarana.
65. Birds in the Mahabharata download (audio/mpeg, 13.57Mb) Description: Two stories that feature birds, taken from the Mahabharata. Chanting of Garuda Dandakam and Purusha Suktam
66. Gotras and Kashyapa download (audio/mpeg, 10.87Mb) Description: The concept of gotra or lineage and stories about Kashyapa one of the original rishis. Chanting of slokas about the Surya, the Sun
67. Meenakshi Goddess of Madurai download (audio/mpeg, 11.81Mb) Description: 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
68. Baradwaja and Drona download (audio/mpeg, 11.25Mb) Description: 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
69. The Origins of Ganesha download (audio/mpeg, 13.15Mb) Description: 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
70. The Origins of Ganesha, Part 2 download (audio/mpeg, 13.15Mb) Description: 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
71. Ayyappa, child of Shiva and Vishnu download (audio/mpeg, 17.05Mb) Description: The story of Ayyappa, the child born of Vishnu and Shiva who eventually milks a leopard! Chanting of Mahishasura Mardini
72. Lakshmi - Goddess of Abundance download (audio/mpeg, 13.00Mb) Description: Lakshmi is found in different forms throughout the vedic tradition. Chanting of Lakshmi Stuthi, Lakshmi Ashtakam and Sri Suktam.
73. Agastya Rishi download (audio/mpeg, 20.72Mb) Description: 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