Learn about the awesome history of India in the form of interlinked stories. Stories from epics like Mahabharata, Ramayana, Gilgamesh and others will be added.
Adi Parva / Ancient India / Astika Parva
Tale of King Parikshit: The Curse of Sage Sringin
October 31, 2024
Adi Parva / Ancient India / Astika Parva / Mahabharata
Garuda’s Journey for Amrita: The Quest to Free Vinata
October 7, 2024
Adi Parva / Ancient India / Anukramanika Parva / Mahabharata
Creationism in Hinduism: Ugrasrava Sauti’s Divine Narration
November 19, 2022
Adi Parva / Ancient India / Astika Parva / Mahabharata
The Curse of Kadru and slavery of Vinata
October 6, 2024
The Anukramanika Parva is the very first section of the Adi Parva and serves as the introduction to the entire Mahabharata. In this sub-parva, the sage Ugrasrava Sauti begins narrating the epic to a group of sages gathered in the Naimisha forest.
He offers a brief overview of the vast Mahabharata, highlighting its significance and the divine inspiration behind its composition by the sage Vyasa. The Anukramanika Parva also touches on the scope of the epic, describing it as a text that covers all aspects of life, including history, philosophy, morality, and dharma (righteousness).
It establishes the Mahabharata as a source of profound knowledge, recounting both the war and the spiritual and philosophical lessons embedded within it, including the Bhagavad Gita. This section sets the stage for the grand narrative, preparing the audience for the unfolding stories of the Kuru dynasty and the battle at Kurukshetra.
Embark on a journey through the epic Mahabharata to explore its profound beginnings, the mystical story of creation, and the tales of revenge and redemption at Samanta Panchaka. From the celestial origins of the universe to Parashurama’s legacy and the historical significance of Kurukshetra, this podcast dives deep into ancient Indian mythology with captivating narratives and interpretations.
In this powerful creation story in Hinduism, Ugrasrava Sauti recounts how the universe was born from the cosmic egg, Mahadivya. From Brahma to the thirty-three thousand devas, the tale offers a glimpse into the origins of life, time, and the cosmos.
This is the story of how the narration of one of the greatest stories ever told in the history of mankind. Ugrasrava Sauti starts narrating the Mahabharata for you.