Namaskar India - Tales from Indian History and Mythology

In this episode, we explore the concept of the zodiac and its origins. We delve into the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and planets and how their movements in the sky have been used for centuries to guide astrological predictions. We also discuss the ecliptic plane and how it relates to the zodiac.  Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we unravel the mystery of Rahu and Ketu, often referred to as shadow planets in Hindu astrology. We delve into their origin story, and how their dharma has been to seek revenge against the Sun and the Moon. We will also dive into the captivating subject of eclipses and uncover the science behind these celestial events. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ht...

The episode narrates the story of Samudra Manthan, where gods and demons churned the ocean for the elixir of immortality. We will delve deeper into the story and discuss its significance in Hindu mythology. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxis Topic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism

In this episode, we explore the roots of astrology and how it is based on the position of celestial bodies with respect to stars. However, scientific evidence suggests that the gravitational forces exerted by distant stars and planets are not significant enough to have an impact on human personality traits or life events. Studies have failed to demonstrate any patterns or correlations between astr...

The Navagrahas possess distinctive and profound iconography and symbolism that hold significant insights. Let's explore and understand their meaning to obtain a profound and deeper understanding of their purpose. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxis Topic: History of India | Indian mythology | Hindu mythology |...

In this episode, we examine the traditional arrangements of the Navagrahas in Hindu temples and the astrological significance of each planet's placement. We also delve into the symbolic and astrological significance of the colors associated with each Navagraha. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxis Topic: Histor...

In this episode, we delve into the importance and mystery surrounding Navgrahas in Hinduism, detailing their influence on various aspects of human life. Using the Navgraha Stotram, we explore the philosophical significance behind these celestial entities while highlighting the interconnectedness of the universe. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Namaskar...

This episode explores the significance of each day of the week in Hinduism and the associated deities and rituals. From worshiping the Sun on Sundays for health and wisdom to seeking the blessings of Goddess Durga or Mahalakshmi on Fridays for love and creativity, each day has a unique value. Through this exploration, we learn to understand the logical connections behind these traditions and appre...

This episode explores the origin of the seven-day week from an astronomical, historical, and cultural perspective. We discuss how Hindu astronomers identified grahas and how the Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra outlines a method to establish the seven-day week. We also look at how the idea of the seven-day week originated in ancient Babylon and was adopted by other civilizations. Contact, follow and s...

Join us in this episode as we explore the fascinating world of ancient Indian astronomy and astrology. We discuss the relationship between these two fields and how they evolved from naturalistic observations of celestial bodies.  Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxis Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology

In this episode, we explore the cyclical nature of time in Hindu mythology and its unique differences from other religions. We delve into various time units described in ancient Indian texts, from microcosm to macrocosm, and explain the concept of relativity of time in different realms. We also discuss modern science's definition of time, theories predicting multiverse and the discrepancy betw...

In this episode, we delve into the symbolism of Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, and explore the profound understanding of the universe that it embodies. We explore the five aspects of Nataraja's form that represent creation, preservation, destruction, illusion, and grace.  Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxis Topi...

We all know that India gained its independence on August 15th, 1947, but did you know that according to the Indian National Calendar, India gained independence on Sravana 28th, 1869? In this episode, we explore the history of timekeeping and calendars in India, from the creation of sundials to the development of lunar, solar, and lunisolar calendars. We also discuss the Indian National Calendar an...

This podcast episode discusses the history and significance of dating systems, specifically BC & AD vs BCE & CE. It explores the origins of BC and AD, the meaning of BCE and CE, and the debate over which system to use. The episode concludes that understanding the historical context and significance of dates is important, regardless of which system is used. Contact, follow and support my wo...

We like our ideas of God. We can parse them, explain them, and make our own decisions based on them. In fact, our idea of God is all we really have at all. Since all we really have is our idea of God, it dismantles and debilitates any attempts we might make to lay claim to God, including our claims to faith. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndi...

Purusha suktam is hymn 10.90 of the Rigveda, dedicated to the Purusha, the " Cosmic Being " or “ The Supreme God ”. It describes the spiritual oneness of the universe. It depicts the nature of Purusha as both immanent and transcendent in the manifested world. The sukta incorporates the principles of meditation (upasana), knowledge (jnana), devotion (bhakti), and rituals and duties (dharm...

The Rigveda used the epithet Viswakarma to refer to a supreme god. In the Rigvedic hymns 10.81 & 10.82 Vishwakarma Sukta, he is described as all-seeing, with eyes, faces, arms, and feet on all four sides, as well as wings. He represented ultimate reality as well as the enigmatic creative force shared by all gods, living things, and inanimate objects in the universe. Since the beginning of time...

Hiranyagarbha, the source of all that is manifest and unmanifest; said to be the god of gods and that which connects all things, creates all things and where all things return. It is mentioned in Hiranyagarbha Sukta, a set of ten Shlokas in the 121st Hymn of the Rig Veda's 10th Mandala, suggesting a single creator deity, identified in the hymn as Prajāpati. Contact, follow and support my work...

The Nāsadīya Sūkta after the incipit ná ásat, or "not the non-existent", is known as the Hymn of Creation. It is a collection of 7 Shlokas from the 129th Hymn of the Rig Veda's 10th Mandala. It begins and ends with questions about creation. It does not say that God created the universe, the stars, the sun, the moon, the earth, the plants, the animals, and humans, but rather asks how...

The Vedas are the religious texts which inform the religion of Hinduism. The term veda means “ knowledge ” in that they are thought to contain the fundamental knowledge relating to the underlying cause of, function of, and personal response to existence. The Vedas are thought to have always existed and were discovered by sages in intense states of meditation, rather than being thought to have been...

“The Blind Men and the Elephant” is an Indian parable that has been adapted by many religions and published in a variety of adult and children's stories. It's about a group of blind men who try to figure out what an elephant is by touching different parts of it and disagreeing on their findings. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠...

Seema Anand is a storyteller and mythologist based in London who specializes in women's narratives. She is also the award-winning author of " The Arts of Seduction ". She employs stories for entertainment, therapy, education, and positive action change. Her research on ancient Indian folklore is linked to a UNESCO initiative to preserve endangered oral traditions, and she works to re...

Seema Anand is a storyteller and mythologist based in London who specializes in women's narratives. She is also the award-winning author of " The Arts of Seduction ". She employs stories for entertainment, therapy, education, and positive action change. Her research on ancient Indian folklore is linked to a UNESCO initiative to preserve endangered oral traditions, and she works to re...

Seema Anand is a storyteller and mythologist based in London who specializes in women's narratives. She is also the award-winning author of " The Arts of Seduction ". She employs stories for entertainment, therapy, education, and positive action change. Her research on ancient Indian folklore is linked to a UNESCO initiative to preserve endangered oral traditions, and she works to re...

The Indian mythological fiction genre appears to be vibrant, with an increasing number of authors regularly churning out novels that frequently figure on the bestseller lists. Amongst them is Anand Neelakantan, the bestselling author who invented a new genre- the counter telling of mythology. Most of his books tell the story of the other side - the story of those who lost and were named villains....