Marm ni vaat (Gujarati) - Bhagvat Puran - Devi Bhagvat

Maitraya Rishi explains the virat swaroop and how the each of the varnas (caste) came into existence. We explore the Hindu reflection of evolution.

In this episode, Vidurji asks Rishi Maitreya about how the lord created the universe and we explore the idea of multi-verse and other aspects.

Uddhav ji continue to explain Vidurji the way how Yadavs were destroyed and when asked by Vidurji about the final knowledge Lord Shri Krishna gave to him, Uddhav ji directs him to talk to RIshi Maitraiya. 

When asked by Vidurji about how is Lord Shri Krishna and other dear and near ones, Uddhavji gets really nostalgic and offers a stuti of the lord that is from a point of a view of a friend who has been there throughout his life. 

In this episode, we learn about mahatma Vidur's journey and his meeting with Uddhav ji.

In this last episode of Skandh 2, Shukdevji explains the ten 'lakshan' (goals) of Bhagvat.

We hear how Bhramaji was being directed by Lord Vishnu in creation of this universe. We also hear about the Lord's reflection on his own self.

In this episode, Parikshit now feeling even more humble, asks a number of deeply spiritual questions about the Hindu philosophy and its views on creation and reincarnation.

This episode explores the various avatars of the lord and discusses the types of actions taken within each avatar.

In this episode, we hear about the glorious forms of Lord Shri Krishna's Virat Swarup. We hear how he is the 'one' and "all'. 

Shukdevji states that the question asked by Parikshit was previously asked by Naradji to Lord Brahma and through Lord Brahma we now hear about the nature of the universe and it's creation. We hear about the virat swarup of the Lord Shri Krishna. 

In this episode, Parikshit asks a question about the world and the universe and how it came to being, who created and why? Before answering the question, Shukdevji offers a beautiful stuti to Lord Shri Krishna. 

In this adhyay, we discuss how our desires drive who we worship and who wise people worship and why? We also hear a stuti from sage Shukdevji about Lord Sri Krishna. 

In this episode, we explore the concept of chakra in Hinduism, Buddhism and other religions. We also discuss the process of spiritual elevation and how to achieve the state of dhyana. 

This episode explores the various other aspects of Lord Vishnu's roop (forms) and how to achieve sadhya bhakti by renouncing materialism and seek inner peace and happiness. We discuss these processes in detail. 

In this episode, we review the whole first Skandh and then talk about the virat swarup of Lord Vishnu and discuss how dhyan is so simple but still so difficult to achieve. We will also have a little practical example of dhyan. Join in... 

In this last episode of the first skandh, we really set the scene for the future skandh. As Parikshit realises that he has only seven days to live, he starts his penance and asks the sages 'what should a living being do towards the path of moksha?' and 'what should a person knows that s/he is dying should do in particular?'

We understand the inside story of how Parikshit gets the curse of death from Shrungi, the son of the sage Samik. We also understand the need and traits of a good leader and the consequences of a leaderless society. The sage also reflects on how the devotees of Lord Sri Krishna should remain unacquisitive and be ready to forgive and forget. 

In this episode we learn how Parikshit defeats Kaliyug but then let's him live. Parikshit also suggests the five places where Kaliyug can establish and how material desires lead to spiritual downfall of a person. 

In this episode we explore the deep and reflective dialogue between Dharma and the Earth who have taken the shape of a bullock and a cow respectively. We understand how the both of them are losing their universal powers as the Lord Sri Krishna has left for his abode in Vaikunth. 

Arjun shares the knowledge that Lord Sri Krishna has left the Earth and confirms why Yudhisthir is feeling all these negative energy. He also offers his Bhakti filled reflection on the lord and their closeness. We also discuss the way of moksha (nirvana) as explained by sage Vyas. 

In this episode, we understand the sixth sense of a good king that Yudhisthir demonstrates. He has sent Arjun to Dwarika to get information about how things are there and he is getting negative signals from the environment and people which he finds extremely worrying. When Arjun returns after 7 months, Yudhisthir asks him lots of questions but Arjun remains silent and that makes him even further a...

The great politician and dharmaraj Vidur ji explain the realities of life and moksha to Dhritarashtra. At last, Dhritrashtra understands the need to 'let go'. He and Gandhari leave for vanprasthashram. Yudhisthir gets really upset and the great sage Narad explains to him the importance of understanding that nobody is dependent on anybody in reality. 

This episode deals with the birth of Parikshit, the grandson of Pandavas and the three ashwamedh yagnas by them. We also discuss how great sage Vyas manages to keep linearity in a parallel story. 

Lord Sri Krishna's return to Dwarika and his grand welcome is depicted in this episode. We also explore the idea of 'lajja' and why the literal meaning in English 'shame' falls short in explaining this term. We also examine the cultural construct of shame and guilt too.