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The Epic Story of Rama
1:12:56 - 1:16:12 (03:16)
This podcast explores the story of Rama, a heroic figure in Hindu mythology and discusses how this epic story has been depicted in art throughout the centuries. It also recommends a movie, Sita Sings the Blues, as a great way to explore this story.
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This episode discusses 'Ramayana,' one of the two great Hindu epics and explores the character Rama, a prince who is considered the seventh avatar of God Vishnu, and how he has been perceived over time, including in colonial times, and the themes that run throughout the epic.
1:12:56 - 1:15:10 (02:14)
Summary
This episode discusses 'Ramayana,' one of the two great Hindu epics and explores the character Rama, a prince who is considered the seventh avatar of God Vishnu, and how he has been perceived over time, including in colonial times, and the themes that run throughout the epic.
ChapterThe Epic Story of Rama
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
In 1936, a woman named Savitri Devi adopted a Hindu name taken from a solar goddess, due to her obsession with sun gods and goddesses.
1:15:10 - 1:16:12 (01:01)
Summary
In 1936, a woman named Savitri Devi adopted a Hindu name taken from a solar goddess, due to her obsession with sun gods and goddesses. While it is important to call people by their preferred names, it becomes problematic if it involves the name of a god or goddess.