Heritage India Podcast Bingepods

From the era of Veda and Upanishad in the 8th century BCE, this episode touches on the grace of Gargi Vachaknavi one of the most influential philosophers of the Vedic period and her enlightening debate with sage Yajnavalkya in the Janak’s court. In this episode, host Sucheta Paranjape deconstructs Gargi’s wisdom, her bravery as she stepped ahead to engage in a debate with Sage Yajnavalkya, and arguments about the reality of the basic foundation of an entity or the ultimate ‘wrap’ of reality.
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From the era of Veda and Upanishad in the 8th century BCE, this episode explores the sagacity of the great Brahmhavadini Maitreyi, one of the most renowned and virtuous philosophers from the Vedic period. It gives insight into the choices she makes when her husband, Sage Yajnavalkya decides to take sannyasa, and the famous theological dialogue with Sage Yajnavalkya where she approaches the Hindu concept of atman or the metaphysical nature of soul and self.
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From the era of Veda and Upanishad in the 8th century BCE, this episode talks about the great scholar Ubhaya Bharati, the Janak’s court, and the way of eastern philosophy a journey of love for wisdom. Host Sucheta Paranjape gives a brief introduction to the dynamics of philosophy of the 8th century and looks into the scholarly gifts of Bharati as the promised debate between her husband Mandana Mishra and the great philosopher Adi Shankaracharya takes place.
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One woman who stands out if we were to identify as Mahanayika in Mahabharata would be Draupadi. From the famous Sanskrit epic of Mahabharata of ancient India by Vyasa, Host Dr.Sucheta Paranjape dives into the life of the Mahanayika Draupadi, the woman around whom the story of Mahabharata stood from the perspective of realism. Deconstruct the character of this epitome of feminism Draupadi, in this episode learn the story of this enigmatic woman, the history of her unbending will, her sacrifices, the saga of suffering and tragedy, about the woman who conquered every perpetrator with dignity and grace.

In this episode know about the beginning of the tragedy Draupadi’s life awaited, her marriage, and her life as the wife of the Pandavas.
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From the famous Sanskrit epic of Mahabharata of ancient India by Vyasa, Host Dr.Sucheta Paranjape dives into the life of the Mahanayika Draupadi, the woman around whom the story of Mahabharata stood from the perspective of realism. As Shakuni, Duryodhana's uncle arranges the dice game for Yudhishthira to win his wealth, in this episode learn about the horrific consequences it brings to Draupadi’s life, and how this event became a mark as the life turning incident of the Kurukshetra.

 Listen to this episode as host Sucheta gives her insights on Draupadi as a woman, her will, and the conclusion of her tragic story.
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Fascinating Women of Ancient India

As we listen to host Dr. Sucheta Paranjape describe the life goddesses, women of Rig Veda, this episode explores the grace of their marriage, the ceremonies, and the significance of the beautiful mantras the spouses took. In this episode learn about the value of women, their responsibilities, and their empowering position in the Rig Veda.
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