Stories from Upaniṣhads and Puranas

Arghya Goswami
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  • HINDUISM
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Our Sanatan is a treasure trove of philosophies and life lessons. The Upanishads delve into concepts like "Self-realisation", "Brahman" or "Supreme Being" and "Atman" or "Supreme Self". Puranas grasp the concept of the Supreme power using the medium of stories. Upanishads and Vedas are technically superior in terms of philosophies and thought processes, making them challenging for common people to understand, but the Puranas present similar ideas in a more accessible and interesting story format. Please subscribe, download, and follow the podcast series. Aum Shantih, Shantih, Shantih!

  1. Why couldn't the Vashisthas and Vishwamitras see eye-to-eye? Story of Asi and Baka - Part 1

    2 DAYS AGO

    Why couldn't the Vashisthas and Vishwamitras see eye-to-eye? Story of Asi and Baka - Part 1

    Discover the age-old rivalry between the Vashisthas and Vishwamitras in this captivating tale from ancient Indian mythology. Learn about the story of Asi and Baka in the first part of this epic series! #ramayana #mahabharata #Rig Veda #Vasishtha #Vishwamitra #Battle of Ten Kings #Dasarajna WarWelcome to Stories from Upanishads and Puranas – a channel where timeless wisdom meets soulful storytelling. Discover deep spiritual truths, explore the lives of sages, gods, and kings, and uncover the ancient philosophy that continues to guide millions even today.Whether you're here for devotion, reflection, or learning, these sacred stories are meant to awaken the divine within you.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for new episodes.Let truth, dharma, and wisdom light your path.Today's story is a precursor to the Story of Asi and Baka, which is mentioned in the Markandeya Purana. The episode deals with three accounts where I confirm some kind of antipathy between two great Sage lineages over the ages. The accounts can be found in Ramayana, Mahabharata and also in the Rg Veda. In this episode, we will find out why Vashishthas and Vishwamitras have always had enmity with each other over the ages. #ramayan #ramayana #mahabharat #mahabharata #rigveda #rigved #rigvedasuktas #dasarajnawar#battleoftenkings#parusuni#vedicindia #kingsudas#BattleofTenKings#Mandala7#upanishads #Puranas #HinduMythology #IndianWisdom#SatyamevaJayate #MundakaUpanishad #TwoBirdsStory #VedanticWisdom #TruthShallPrevail#SpiritualStories #SanatanaDharma #VedicPhilosophy #MythologyExplained #Bhakti#BharataMystery #RishiJaimini #BirdsOfWisdom #MahabharataSecrets #PuranicWisdom#FourBirds #UpanishadicTales #SymbolismInHinduism #SpiritualStories #WhatTheThunderSaid #BrihadaranyakaUpanishad #DaDaDa #SpiritualThunder #VedanticMessages#TSElliot#KenaUpanishad #BrahmanAndTheGods #UpanishadicWisdom #HinduPhilosophy #VedantaEssence#Nachiketa #Yama #KathoUpanishad #DeathAndImmortality #UpanishadicDialogue#KingBrihadratha #MokshaPath #MaitreyaUpanishad #SpiritualRenunciation #VedantaTeachings#AyamAatmaBrahma #MandukyaUpanishad #SelfIsBrahman #AdvaitaVedanta #AUMMeaning#Narada #Sanatkumara #ChandogyaUpanishad #SpiritualKnowledge #SeekersPath#Yajnavalkya #KingJanaka #BrihadaranyakaUpanishad #SpiritualWisdom #VedanticKings#Balaki #SpiritualHumility #ChandogyaUpanishad #VedanticLessons #PrideAndKnowledge#ThreeFriendsStory #UpanishadicDialogue #SpiritualJourney #VedicFriendship #AncientIndiaWisdom#WhatIsAUM #MandukyaUpanishad #AUMExplained #OmMantra #VedanticSymbolism#YajnavalkyaMaitreyi #BrihadaranyakaUpanishad #SpiritualLove #WisdomAndRenunciation #NonAttachment#StoryOfPraana #VitalEnergy #VedicScience #UpanishadicEnergy #LifeForceInHinduism#KingJanashruti #Raikwa #ChandogyaUpanishad #HiddenWisdom #HumbleTeacherStory#Satyakama #TruthSeeker #VedanticInitiation #SpiritualIdentity#PerfectTeacher #Satyakama #Upakosala #GuruShishya #ChandogyaTeachings

    32 min
  2. The King Who Sacrified Everything for Truth- Markandeya Purana - Part 2

    20 JUL

    The King Who Sacrified Everything for Truth- Markandeya Purana - Part 2

    "What would you sacrifice for the truth? Your wealth? Your crown? Your family? This is the story of a man who gave up everything — not for power, not for glory, but for dharma. Step into the fire-lit world of King Harishchandra, where honesty clashes with fate, and the gods themselves become spectators to a mortal’s uncompromising integrity. This is not just mythology — it's a mirror of timeless courage. In this part 2 of the 2-part podcast story -"The King Who Sacrified Everything for Truth", from Markandeya Purana, we will know the answers- What happened when Sage Vishwamitra looked into the dakshina given to him by Harishchandra after selling off his wife and son? Was Harishchandra able to pay off his debt? Were there more misfortunes stored for him? Was he able to reunite with his wife and son? You can listen to the audio podcast in most of the popular podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Prime Music and many others. Also, this podcast will be available in a video format on YouTube, and the name of the channel is "https://www.youtube.com/@StoriesfromUpanishadsPuranas" Please visit the webpage https://www.storiesfromupanishadsandpuranas.com/ For more content and blogs. #puranas #storiesfrompuranas #markandeya purana #Raja Harishchandra #Harishchandra #Hindu Scriptures #Sanatan Dharma #Sanatan #Indian Scriptures #Sage Vishwamitra

    30 min
  3. The king who sacrificed EVERYTHING for TRUTH! Markandeya Purana – Part 1

    6 JUL

    The king who sacrificed EVERYTHING for TRUTH! Markandeya Purana – Part 1

    What’s the real price of a promise? A piece of gold? A bit of land? For one legendary king, the price of his word was far, far greater. It wasn't his crown or his vast, prosperous kingdom. The ultimate cost of his promise was his beloved wife, his only son, and himself. This is the story of a kingso devoted to truth that he was forced to sell his own family and himself into slavery. It's a story that pushes the very limits of honour, sacrifice, and what a human being can endure. This is the story of the great Ikshvaku King, ancestor of Lord Rama, Raja Harishchandra! This podcast is part 1 of a 2-part story on Raja Harishchandra from Markandeya Purana. We’d love to hear from you in the comments: Do you think one must keep their promise, and to what level one must go to fulfil that in today’s times? Please comment or write to me at arghyathinks@gmail.com! This podcast is available in audio format on all majorpodcast platforms. It is also available in video format on YouTube, and my channel name is “Stories from Upanishads and Puranas”.

    23 min
  4. The Bharata Mystery - Rishi Jaimini meets the birds of wisdom

    24 JUN

    The Bharata Mystery - Rishi Jaimini meets the birds of wisdom

    Dear Friends and listeners, Welcome to another brand new episode from my podcast series -"Stories from Upanishads and Puranas". This episode is in continuation of my previous episode -"The story of four birds". This episode looks further into Rishi Jaimini's journey in search of four talking birds and finally getting his questions on "Bharata" answered. The episodes delve into the explanation of four forms of Vishnu and tell us why Balaram went on a pilgrimage after murdering Sage Suta Lomaharshana. It also throws light on a mysterious question: why Draupadi married five Pandavas and why the sons of Draupadi were murdered at a very young age! So hold on tight and listen to my podcast - "The Bharata Mystery - Rishi Jaimini meets the talking birds".This podcast is also available in audio format on most leading podcast players, including Spotify, Amazon Music, and Gaana. Please ensure to follow, subscribe and like the podcast. Furthermore, this podcast is available in video form on YouTube. The link to YouTube is -https://youtu.be/Buep4YOmk88?si=o0QGk49Hu1vRwVVt

    34 min
  5. The Story of Four Birds

    11 MAY

    The Story of Four Birds

    This is my first story from the Puranas, and as I told youall last time, in my channel, I will narrate stories from both the Upanishads and the Puranas. So please like, share, and subscribe to my channel if you haven’t done so. Also, if you want to have a direct conversation with me, pleaseemail me at arghyathinks@gmail.com. Rishi Jaimini had a few intriguing questions on the great text named "Bharata", so he asked Sage Markandeya about them. Sage Markendeya redirected Rishi Jaimini to the four birds who knew everything about "Bharata". These birds were learned and could talk in a human voice. Today's podcast is from the Markandeya Purana and the story tells us about the four birds. Who were these four birds who knew everything about the great battle of Kurukshetra? Why were they able to talk in human voice and possess Vedic knowledge? Let's dive deep into this new episode in the channel "Stories from Upanishads and Puranas"

    29 min

  6. 23/09/2023

    Episode 28 - Story of King Brihaadratha and the path to moksha – Chapter 1 – Maitreya Upanishad

    Today's story is taken from Maitreya Upanishad. This story is featured in chapter 1 of the Upanishad. This chapter describes the dialogue between the great ascetic king Brihaadratha from the Ikshvaaku dynasty or Solar dynasty and Sage Saakaayana. Please like, share, subscribe and download my podcast “Stories from Upanishads”, available on multiple podcast streaming platforms. Also, visit my website https://www.storiesfromupanishads.com, listen to my earlier podcast episodes, and read some of the blogs available. From now on my podcast will also be available on Youtube. You can search YouTube using the following link - https://www.youtube.com/@StoriesfromUpanishads/featured #upanishads #upanishad #maitreyaUpanishad #aatman

    17 min
  7. Episode 27- What is AUM? Maandukya Upanishad Part 2

    01/09/2023

    Episode 27- What is AUM? Maandukya Upanishad Part 2

    The part 2 of Maandukya Upanishad deals with "AUM". It describes verses 8-12 from the Upanishad. It tells us about "AUM", how do you pronounce it? What happens when you chant "AUM" and many other secrets lying hidden in the syllable "AUM"? How it is connected to Viraat Purush, Hiraanyagarbha, Ishwara and Brahman? Why silence is "Turiya" the fourth quarter of Aatman? How do you perform Aum Kara Dhyaanam? Come with me and dive into a journey full of mysticism and unknowns. This podcast was created on Hubhopper studio. If you wish to start your own podcast for free, visit www.hubhopperstudio.com. Hubhopper is India's leading podcast creation platform. Start your podcast with Hubhopper studio & get your voice heard across platforms like Spotify, Gaana, Google podcasts, Wynk Music and more. Click on the link in the episode description or visit www.hubhopperstudio.com.”   Source content collected from various books on Upanishads such as “Messages of the Upanishads” by Swami Ranganathanada, “The Brhadaaranyaka Upanishad” by Swami Madhavananda, “Eight Upanishads” from Advaita Ashrama, Upanishads.org, “Vedas and Upanishads for Children” by Roopa Pai and several other write-ups and thoughts on Upanishads.  Background Music is sourced from various royalty-free music sources, Apple Loops and Internet Archives with a Non-Commercial 4.0 International license. Aum Shantih chants are from Youtube - source - Gaiea Sanskrit. The Concept, Script, Narration and Audio Design: Arghya Goswami You can listen to all my podcast episodes in my exclusive website: https://www.storiesfromupanishads.com also, you can read through some of my blogs and shop at ExoticIndia. ExoticIndia has a fabulous collection of rare books, jewellery, art objects and paintings. Spotify link: https://spoti.fi/3DVRcof Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3qxbaCF Gaana link: https://bit.ly/3KC9GxV Apple Podcast link: https://apple.co/3ORZrrH Google Podcast link: https://bit.ly/3QybEDg #upanishads #upanishad #upanishadstories #upanishadquotes #upanishadganga #upnisads #mahavaakya #mahavaakyas #mandukyaupanishad #mandukya #storiesfromupanishads #storiesfromupnishad #vedic #adwaita #advaitavedanta #advaita #advaitavedānta

    24 min
  8. Episode 26 - “Ayam Aatma Brahma” - Maandukya Upanishad - Part 1

    14/08/2023

    Episode 26 - “Ayam Aatma Brahma” - Maandukya Upanishad - Part 1

    This is the 1st part of the Maandukya Upanishad in which the teacher describes the 4 states of Self. This episode also describes one of the Mahaavaakya from Upanishad -"Ayam Aatma Brahma" which means - "This Self is Brahman". As told in Muktika Upanishad, Maandukya Upanishad is the most important of all the 108 Upanishads. So come on friends, let's embark on a journey to know more about this wonderful ancient text. This podcast is available on almost all podcast platforms such as - Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Blubrry Podcasts, and many other podcast players. You can listen to the podcast on my exclusive website https://www.storiesfromupanishads.com. Furthermore, as a bonus, you can read through some interesting blogs and shop from ExoticIndia. ExoticIndia is India’s leading online store where you can find rare books, brass articles, idols, and many others. Also, I would request you all to like, share, follow, and download the podcast. Also, leave some of your valuable comments and reviews on various platforms you are listening to. Also, you can get in touch with me by writing to me at arghyathinks@gmail.com.

    40 min
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Our Sanatan is a treasure trove of philosophies and life lessons. The Upanishads delve into concepts like "Self-realisation", "Brahman" or "Supreme Being" and "Atman" or "Supreme Self". Puranas grasp the concept of the Supreme power using the medium of stories. Upanishads and Vedas are technically superior in terms of philosophies and thought processes, making them challenging for common people to understand, but the Puranas present similar ideas in a more accessible and interesting story format. Please subscribe, download, and follow the podcast series. Aum Shantih, Shantih, Shantih!

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