Har Din MahaShivPuran

Chanda | Ardaas.Life - A Modern Seeker’s MahaShivPuran

Har Din MahaShivPuran is a Hindi devotional podcast rooted in Shivji’s leela and the timeless wisdom of the Maha Shiv Puran. Spoken from the heart, it is a conversational, non-academic journey into one of Hinduism’s most profound and ancient texts. New episodes release every Somvār. Each episode offers seekers a few quiet minutes of katha, leela, insight, and samarpan — drawing from the sacred chapters of the Shiv Puran, with reflections anchored in Guruji’s anant kripa. ✨ Best experienced as a companion to our book, A Modern Seeker’s MahaShivPuran, available at www.mahashivpuran.com Free chapters and a detailed glossary are also available online to help understand both the literal and symbolic meanings of Puranic terms. Har Somvār ek nayi katha… Har Din Shivji ka samarpan.An offering of presence, for modern seekers walking an ancient path. 🌸 Created by Ardaas Publishing | www.ardaas.life 🎙️ Narrated by Chanda, Translator of A Modern Seeker’s MahaShivPuran and Founder of Ardaas Life.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep 29 | Devtaon ki Kailash Yatra: Karm Bandhan se Shiv Kripa tak | Rudra Samhita | Sati KHand (chapters 92-93)

    Drop us a message, apni baat humse keh dijiye Daksha ke yagya ki raakh se lekar Kailash ki sheetalta tak ka safar.  Aaj ki katha mein hum dekhenge ki kaise Devta apne Karm Bandhan—us kartavya aur ahankar ke jaal se nikalne ki koshish karte hain jisne unhe dukh aur bhay mein daal diya tha. Vishnu ji ke margdarshan mein, thake hue aur tute hue Devta Mahadev ki sharan mein pahunchte hain. Yeh sirf ek yatra nahi, balki swayam se milne aur Shiv Kripa ko anubhav karne ki ek meditative koshish hai. ------ In this transformative episode of Har Din MahaShivPuran, we follow the deities on their sacred journey: Devtaon ki Kailash Yatra. After the collapse of Daksha’s ritual, the gods realize that their actions were caught in Karm Bandhan—the bondage of ego-driven duty. Guided by the wisdom of Lord Vishnu, they seek the only sanctuary left: the presence of Lord Shiva. This episode provides a deep psychological analysis of how we can move from the "stress" of our daily obligations toward the restorative power of Divine Grace (Shiv Kripa). Through vivid, painterly descriptions of the Himalayan landscape and the stillness of the Shambhu, we explore the transition from a life of "reaction" to a life of "realization". Key Takeaways: Breaking Karm Bandhan: Understanding how even "good" deeds can become a trap if fueled by ego.The Path to Kailash: A cinematic narrative of the gods’ pilgrimage through the divine forests and sacred rivers.Daksha’s Moral Ego: A look at why "duty" without devotion led to a spiritual massacre.The Silence of Shiva: Preparing the heart to receive grace after the noise of conflict has faded.✨ Har Din MahaShivPuran — iss pracheen granth ko aaj ke jeevan se saath jodne ka prayas. A personal journey through our book - A Modern Seeker's MahaShivPuran 📖 Read the book: www.mahashivpuran.com 🌐 Explore more: www.ardaas.life 📲 Join the sangat: Instagram @maha.shiv.puran | @ardaas.life 🌿 Om Namah Shivāya, Shivji Sadā Sahāy. Om Namah Shivāya, Guruji Sadā Sahāy.

    20 min
  2. JAN 26

    Ep 28 | Dadichi: Karma, Kripa aur Shiva Tattva ka Sangam | Rudra Samhita | Sati Khand (Chapters 90-91)

    Drop us a message, apni baat humse keh dijiye Sangat ji, aaj ki katha mein hum dekhenge Raja Kshuva aur Maharishi Dadichi ke beech ka wo prachin vivad jisne shakti aur gyan ki seemaon ko parakh liya. Kaun bada hai—shashak ka bal ya brahmin ka tap? Is adhyay mein aap janenge ki kaise Mahamrityunjaya Mantra ne Dadichi ko ajay banaya aur swayam Shri Hari Vishnu ko bhi unke bhakti ke aage rukna pada. Ye katha humein sikhati hai ki bina Mahadev ki kripa ke koi bhi karma purna nahi hota. Aaiye, is episode ke madhyam se samarpan aur Shiva-tattva ki gehraiyon mein utarte hain. ---- In this episode of the Rudra Samhita (Sati Khand), we witness a battle not just of weapons, but of existence itself. When King Kshuva and Sage Dadhichi clash over superiority, the universe watches as earthly Vajras and divine Chakras fail in the face of true Shiva-Kripa. Key Philosophical Shifts: Beyond Labels: Understanding how our modern "identities" (Job titles, social status) create the same ego that blinded King Kshuva.The Invincible Shield: How the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra transforms a mortal body into a vessel of the Divine.Sthaneshwar Tattva: The profound moment when Lord Vishnu sees the entire cosmos inside Dadhichi, revealing that a true devotee is where Shiva truly stays.The Limit of Karma: Why even the highest actions (Karma) are incomplete without the "Sanjeevani" of Shiva’s Grace.Join us for a journey into the heart of devotion where the devotee and the Divine become one. ✨ Har Din MahaShivPuran — iss pracheen granth ko aaj ke jeevan se saath jodne ka prayas. A personal journey through our book - A Modern Seeker's MahaShivPuran 📖 Read the book: www.mahashivpuran.com 🌐 Explore more: www.ardaas.life 📲 Join the sangat: Instagram @maha.shiv.puran | @ardaas.life 🌿 Om Namah Shivāya, Shivji Sadā Sahāy. Om Namah Shivāya, Guruji Sadā Sahāy.

    31 min
  3. JAN 19

    Ep 27 | Virabhadra ka Prahaar aur Ahankaar ka Sarvnaash | Rudra Samhita | Sati Khand (Chapters 83-89)

    Drop us a message, apni baat humse keh dijiye Jab Mata Sati ne yogagni mein apni deh ka tyag kiya, tab prakriti khud nyay lene utha. Aakashvani goonji, Virabhadra prakat hue, aur Daksh ke ahankaar-yukt yagya ka sarvnaash hua. Iss episode mein suniye kaise Bhagwan Vishnu ka Sudarshan Chakra Shiv-tattva ke saamne ruk gaya, aur kyun ahankaar ka vinaash hi Shiv se milan ka marg hai. Yeh MahaShivPuran ki Rudra Samhita se ek adbhut katha hai — jahan vinaash mein bhi kalyan chhupa hai. -------- When Goddess Sati immolated herself in the yogic fire, the cosmos itself rose to deliver justice. In this powerful episode from the Rudra Samhita of Shiv Puran, witness the manifestation of Virabhadra—Lord Shiva's fierce form born from divine wrath—and the total destruction of Daksha's ego-driven yagna. 🔱 What You'll Discover: - The Akashvani (celestial voice) that condemned Daksha's arrogance - Virabhadra's terrifying emergence and cosmic omens - The profound dialogue between Lord Vishnu and Virabhadra - Why Vishnu's invincible Sudarshan Chakra stopped mid-battle - The ultimate teaching: When our power opposes Shiv-tattva (divine consciousness), even the mightiest must surrender - Daksha's beheading and the restoration of dharma This episode explores timeless questions relevant to modern seekers: ✨ What happens when excellence becomes ego? ✨ How do we recognize when our actions oppose our highest truth? ✨ Why does divine grace sometimes appear as destruction? ✨ When is surrender the wisest choice? Perfect for: Spiritual seekers, students of Hindu mythology, anyone navigating ego dissolution, meditation practitioners, and those seeking to understand Shiva consciousness in daily life. Keywords: Shiv Puran in Hindi, Virabhadra story, Daksha yagna destruction, Sudarshan Chakra, ego dissolution, Shiva Shakti, Rudra Samhita, Sati self-immolation, dharma vs adharma, spiritual surrender, ancient wisdom for modern life, Hindu mythology podcast, Shiva teachings, Guru guidance 🎧 Part of the ongoing Sati Khand series exploring the divine love story of Shiva and Sati, and the profound spiritual teachings hidden within. Guided by Guruji's Anantam Kripa. Shukrana Guruji. Jai Guruji. Subscribe for weekly episodes every Monday #ShivPuran #MahaShivPuran #Virabhadra #HinduMythology #SpiritualPodcast #ShivaConsciousness #EgoDissolution #AncientWisdom #DakshaYagna #RudraSamhita #HindiPodcast #SpiritualJourney #ShivShakti ✨ Har Din MahaShivPuran — iss pracheen granth ko aaj ke jeevan se saath jodne ka prayas. A personal journey through our book - A Modern Seeker's MahaShivPuran 📖 Read the book: www.mahashivpuran.com 🌐 Explore more: www.ardaas.life 📲 Join the sangat: Instagram @maha.shiv.puran | @ardaas.life 🌿 Om Namah Shivāya, Shivji Sadā Sahāy. Om Namah Shivāya, Guruji Sadā Sahāy.

    30 min
  4. JAN 12

    Ep 26 | Sati ka Deh Tyag - Jahan Ahankaar, Wahan Shiv-Shakti Nahi | Rudra Samhita | Sati Khand (Chapters 80-82)

    Drop us a message, apni baat humse keh dijiye Daksh ke yagya mein sab kuch tha - vidhi-vidhan, dev, rishi, samriddhi. Par kendra mein Shiv nahi the, ahankaar tha. Jab Sati ne yeh satya dekha, toh ek aisa nirnay liya jo teen lokon ko hila diya. Aaj ki katha gehri hai, bhaari hai - issey sambhaal kar suniye. Episode 26 of Har Din MahaShivPuran explores one of the most transformative moments in the Sati Khand - Sati's uninvited arrival at Daksh's grand yagya and her ultimate act of yogic deh tyag (body renunciation).  In this episode, we witness how Daksh's seemingly perfect yagya - complete with Vedic rituals, assembled deities, rishis, and abundant resources - becomes a stage for ego and spiritual crisis. Despite having every external element of completeness, the yagya lacks its true center: Shiv-tattva.  When Sati arrives and questions the assembly's silence in the face of her beloved's public humiliation, she exposes a profound truth that reverberates through our daily lives. This katha offers deep psychological and spiritual insights for modern seekers navigating complex relationships and inner transformation.  We explore: - The tension between family loyalty and spiritual truth - What happens when our life's "yagyas" (endeavors) are centered in ego versus authentic purpose - The difference between samjhauta (compromise) and sah-astitva (coexistence) - Why silence in the face of adharma becomes participation - The courage required to release identity rooted in ahankaar - Understanding Sati's yog-agni as conscious transformation, not impulsive despair  Through Sati's journey from daughter to divine consciousness, we're invited to examine: Where in our lives are we hoping for validation from assemblies that will never speak up? Where are we trying to fix our own "Daksh"? And perhaps most importantly - where have we ourselves become Daksh, so invested in image and system that we cannot hear another's truth?  This episode is especially resonant for strong, empowered individuals who balance family, career, spiritual practice, and authentic self-expression - those who understand that true strength lies not in performing roles, but in living aligned with one's deepest truth.  Perfect for listeners interested in: Hindu mythology and philosophy, Shiv Puran stories, sacred feminine archetypes, spiritual psychology, ego transcendence, yogic wisdom, conscious relationships, and applying Vedantic teachings to modern life challenges.  Chapters covered: Sati Khand continuation - The yagya confrontation and its cosmic consequences#MahaShivPuran #SatiDehTyag #ShivShakti #DakshYagya #HinduMythology #SpiritualPodcast #VedicWisdom #ShivPuran #YogicPhilosophy #SacredFeminine #ConsciousnessStudies #IndianSpirituality #AncientWisdomModernLife ✨ Har Din MahaShivPuran — iss pracheen granth ko aaj ke jeevan se saath jodne ka prayas. A personal journey through our book - A Modern Seeker's MahaShivPuran 📖 Read the book: www.mahashivpuran.com 🌐 Explore more: www.ardaas.life 📲 Join the sangat: Instagram @maha.shiv.puran | @ardaas.life 🌿 Om Namah Shivāya, Shivji Sadā Sahāy. Om Namah Shivāya, Guruji Sadā Sahāy.

    32 min
  5. JAN 5

    Ep 25 | Daksh ka Ahankaar aur Vinaashkari Yagya ka Aayojan | RUdra Samhita | Sati Khand (Chapters 78 & 79)

    Drop us a message, apni baat humse keh dijiye Aaj hum milte hain Daksh ke ahankaar se — jo yagya aur maryada ke naam par Shiv ko hi bahishkarit kar deta hai. Nandi aur Dadhichi ki chetavni, shraap–prati-shraap ka kolahal, aur Shivji ka karuna-bhara maun… yahin se Daksh-yagya ke vinaash ka beej boya jaata hai. In Episode 25 of the MahaShivPuran, the story turns toward the rise of ego—ahankaar—through the figure of Prajapati Daksh. Set against the backdrop of an ancient yajna at Prayag, this episode reveals how pride, disguised as ritual correctness and moral authority, slowly separates a seeker from truth. When Daksh enters the assembly, all rise in reverence—except Shivji, who remains still, centered, unmoved. What is inner stillness for Shiv becomes perceived disrespect for Daksh, and from that single moment, ego begins to construct its own justification. Ritual replaces awareness. Authority replaces humility. And a sacred yajna begins to lose its soul. Through the voices of Nandi and Rishi Dadhichi, the Puran offers a timeless warning: without Shiva—the living consciousness—no ritual can remain sacred. Even when mantras, priests, and fire are present, a yajna without inner truth becomes ayajna—void, empty, performative. This episode marks the true beginning of the Daksh Yajna narrative, showing how unchecked ego hardens into opposition, and how spiritual blindness grows not from ignorance, but from self-importance. It is a profound reflection on how “doing everything right” can still lead us away from the divine when the heart is no longer listening. Har Din MahaShivPuran is not just a spiritual podcast—it is a journey of inner inquiry, where ancient stories gently illuminate the subtle movements of ego, silence, and awakening within our own lives. ✨ Har Din MahaShivPuran — iss pracheen granth ko aaj ke jeevan se saath jodne ka prayas. A personal journey through our book - A Modern Seeker's MahaShivPuran 📖 Read the book: www.mahashivpuran.com 🌐 Explore more: www.ardaas.life 📲 Join the sangat: Instagram @maha.shiv.puran | @ardaas.life 🌿 Om Namah Shivāya, Shivji Sadā Sahāy. Om Namah Shivāya, Guruji Sadā Sahāy.

    39 min
  6. 12/29/2025

    Ep 24 | Sanshay, Maya aur Maryada ka Ullanghan | Rudra Samhita | Sati Khand (Chapters 76 & 77)

    Drop us a message, apni baat humse keh dijiye Dandakaranya van mein Shiv Ram ko pranaam karte hain—par Sati sanshay mein pad jaati hain. Maya mein phas kar ve Ram ki pariksha leti hain, maryada todti hain. Ram unhe pehchaan lete hain. Shiv man se door ho jaate hain. Aaj ki katha: Goloka ki divya katha, Sati ka sanshay, maryada ka ullanghaan, aur ahankaar ka sukshma swaroop. Daksha ke yagya ka beej aaj hi boya jaata hai. Kya hamari judgements humein satya se rokte hain? Kya dukh bhi divine hai? Suniye, manan kijiye. Episode 24: When Doubt Led to Separation - Sati Tests Lord Ram and Violates Sacred Boundaries In this profound episode of Har Din MahaShivPuran, we explore one of the most pivotal moments in the Sati Khand - when Goddess Sati, consumed by doubt and maya, tests Lord Ram’s divinity and violates the sacred maryada (boundaries) that ultimately leads to her separation from Shiva. The Story: Shiva and Sati encounter Lord Ram in the Dandakaranya forest, grieving and searching for Sita. When Shiva bows to Ram in his suffering, Sati is shocked and confused. How can her omnipotent husband bow to a man in pain? This doubt becomes the seed of a tragic sequence of events. Key Teachings in This Episode: •The Goloka Rajyabhishek: The divine story of how Shiva coronated Vishnu and gave him the power to incarnate as human, to feel pain, and to suffer - revealing why Shiva bows to Ram’s grief •How our mental judgments and fixed beliefs block us from seeing truth •The difference between healthy questioning and testing born from doubt •Why consciousness can only dwell where truth is faced •The subtle forms of ego that disguise themselves as spiritual seeking •How violation of sacred boundaries (maryada) separates us from our divine source •The seed of shame that will eventually lead to Daksha’s yagya What Makes This Episode Essential: This is not just ancient mythology - it’s a mirror to our modern struggles. Do our judgments prevent us from accepting reality as it is? Can we extend the same unconditional acceptance we seek for ourselves to others? Can suffering itself be divine? ✨ Har Din MahaShivPuran — iss pracheen granth ko aaj ke jeevan se saath jodne ka prayas. A personal journey through our book - A Modern Seeker's MahaShivPuran 📖 Read the book: www.mahashivpuran.com 🌐 Explore more: www.ardaas.life 📲 Join the sangat: Instagram @maha.shiv.puran | @ardaas.life 🌿 Om Namah Shivāya, Shivji Sadā Sahāy. Om Namah Shivāya, Guruji Sadā Sahāy.

    32 min
  7. 12/22/2025

    Ep 23 | Shiv–Sati Ki Prem Leelaen : Poornata, Shanti Aur Bhakti Ka Marg | Rudra Samhita | Sati Khand (73 - 75)

    Drop us a message, apni baat humse keh dijiye Is episode mein hum Shiv–Sati ke prem ko uski mool drishti se samajh rahe hai — jaan rahe hai ki prem abhav se nahi, poornata se apne satya ki taraf badhta hai Brahma ji ke ek vaakya se shuru hoti yeh katha humein bhakti ke us marg tak le jaati hai jahan Ishwar koi sansaarik maang nahi, ghar ban jaata hai. ----- In this deeply reflective episode of Har Din MahaShivPuran, we explore the sacred love of Shiv and Sati — a love rooted not in attachment, but in inner completeness. Beginning with Brahma’s profound statement, “This love was not attachment,” the episode unfolds the spiritual journey from self-wholeness to shared harmony, and finally to the path of bhakti. Through the lens of the Sati Khand, this episode reveals how devotion is not born from lack or desire, but from fullness and inner stillness. Shivji’s teaching of bhakti emerges as a homecoming — a path where the Divine is not something to be asked from, but something to be returned to. This episode offers timeless insights into love, devotion, non-attachment, and the inner meaning of bhakti in the MahaShivPuran — especially relevant for seekers navigating relationships, spiritual longing, and the search for peace in modern life. ✨ A gentle invitation to listen, reflect, and return home. ✨ Har Din MahaShivPuran — iss pracheen granth ko aaj ke jeevan se saath jodne ka prayas. A personal journey through our book - A Modern Seeker's MahaShivPuran 📖 Read the book: www.mahashivpuran.com 🌐 Explore more: www.ardaas.life 📲 Join the sangat: Instagram @maha.shiv.puran | @ardaas.life 🌿 Om Namah Shivāya, Shivji Sadā Sahāy. Om Namah Shivāya, Guruji Sadā Sahāy.

    24 min
  8. 12/15/2025

    Ep 22 | Shiv-Sati ka Vivah & Brahma ka Moh | Rudra Samhita | Sati Khand (Chapters 70-72)

    Drop us a message, apni baat humse keh dijiye Sangatji, aaj ke episode mein hum sunenge Shiv aur Sati ke vivah ki adbhut katha aur Shiv ki anokhi baraat ka varnan. Par khushiyon ke beech Brahma ji se ek aisi bhool hui jisse Shiv krodhit ho gaye. Jaaniye kaise Shiv ne Brahma ke ahankaar ko mitakar unhe 'Rudra-shiras' banaya aur humein Moh ka asli arth samjhaya. Episode Summary: In Episode 22 of the MahaShivPuran Podcast, we witness the grand cosmic union of Lord Shiva and Devi Sati. From the inclusive beauty of Shiva's Baraat to the sacred Pheras, the atmosphere is filled with joy until a moment of deep psychological tragedy occurs—Lord Brahma falls prey to Moha (Delusion). Why does the Creator become deluded by his own creation? This episode goes beyond the story to explore the deep spiritual meaning (Arth) of this event. We discuss: The Psychology of Moha: How "Responsibility" turns into "Ownership" (The Gardener vs. Owner mindset).The Creator's Trap: Why Brahma felt entitled to the Creative Energy (Shakti).Shiva’s Boundaries: Why Shiva had to "sanitize" the mind of the Creator before the wedding.The Transformation: How Shiva forgives Brahma and bestows upon him the title of 'Rudra-shiras'.Join us as we learn that true surrender isn't about giving up, but about realizing we are just the instrument, not the doer. ✨ Har Din MahaShivPuran — iss pracheen granth ko aaj ke jeevan se saath jodne ka prayas. A personal journey through our book - A Modern Seeker's MahaShivPuran 📖 Read the book: www.mahashivpuran.com 🌐 Explore more: www.ardaas.life 📲 Join the sangat: Instagram @maha.shiv.puran | @ardaas.life 🌿 Om Namah Shivāya, Shivji Sadā Sahāy. Om Namah Shivāya, Guruji Sadā Sahāy.

    27 min

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Har Din MahaShivPuran is a Hindi devotional podcast rooted in Shivji’s leela and the timeless wisdom of the Maha Shiv Puran. Spoken from the heart, it is a conversational, non-academic journey into one of Hinduism’s most profound and ancient texts. New episodes release every Somvār. Each episode offers seekers a few quiet minutes of katha, leela, insight, and samarpan — drawing from the sacred chapters of the Shiv Puran, with reflections anchored in Guruji’s anant kripa. ✨ Best experienced as a companion to our book, A Modern Seeker’s MahaShivPuran, available at www.mahashivpuran.com Free chapters and a detailed glossary are also available online to help understand both the literal and symbolic meanings of Puranic terms. Har Somvār ek nayi katha… Har Din Shivji ka samarpan.An offering of presence, for modern seekers walking an ancient path. 🌸 Created by Ardaas Publishing | www.ardaas.life 🎙️ Narrated by Chanda, Translator of A Modern Seeker’s MahaShivPuran and Founder of Ardaas Life.