Indian Mythology Simplified One Story at a Time. A retelling of stories—and the stories behind the stories—from Indian epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, puranas, and folklore through the eyes of a book-loving, history buff. Find stories about fantastical creatures; mortals and immortals; or just ordinary men and women achieving extraordinary feats.
Drona and Arjuna: A Bond Forged in Vengeance. Mahabharata Story From Critical Edition
This episode explores the complex relationship between Drona and Arjuna, highlighting themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal within the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, revealing insights into power and privilege.
28 Mar 2025
Shakuntala: Timeless Tale of A Wife's Rights and Dignity I Story From Mahabharata
In this episode, we dive into the powerful and timeless story of Shakuntala and Duhshanta (Dushyanta) as told in the Mahabharata. Shakuntala’s journey highlights themes of women’s rights, autonomy, and justice. Far more than a love story, Shakuntala is a strong, bold young woman, who stands up for herself and her son in the face of betrayal and abandonment. Tune in as we unravel the lessons from Shakuntala’s courage and resilience through this young woman’s story from the ancient times.
Links:
►Blog post - See Why Shakuntala Says A Wife Must be Cherished https://storiesofindiaretold.com/miscelleneous/see-why-shakuntala-says-a-wife-must-be-cherished/
►BORI Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcLzr93ByFE&t=263s
►Stories of India Retold Podcast Website: https://storiesofindiaretold.podbean.com
#bharat #mythology #ancientindia #story #podcast
References:
Dalal, Roshen (2010). “The Religions of India: A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths.” Penguin Books India.
Ryder, A. (2014). Shakuntala. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. Sternbach, L. (1941).
A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE FORMS OF MARRIAGE IN ANCIENT INDIA (A Résumé). Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, 22(3/4), 202–219. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43975949
The Mahabharata 1: Complete and Unabridged; translated by Bibek Debroy. (2015). Penguin Random House India. (Original work published 2010)
Images: #Wikimedia Commons #Canva
14 Feb 2025
Churning Of The Ocean: How Gods Defeated Asuras to Claim Immortality l Samudra Manthana l Bhagavata Purana
The Suras (Gods/good) and Asuras (Anti-god/evil) must work together to obtain the precious nectar of immortality, Amrita; in a process called Samudra Manthana or Churning of the Ocean. Along the way, they face many obstacles and even a deadly poison that threatens to destroy the world. From the appearance of divine treasures to Vishnu's clever tricks, this episode explores the intense struggle, wisdom, and lessons learned through compassion, perseverance, unity, and divine intervention.
#purana #bharat #samudramanthan #khumbhmela #churningoftheocean
The Bhagavata Purana 2, translated by Bibek Debroy.
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