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Welcome to Namaskar India, a podcast that takes you on a journey through the fascinating history and mythology of India. Join us as we explore the epic tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, and the timeless wisdom they impart. Together we'll uncover the secrets of India's past and discover how they continue to shape its present. Whether you're a history buff or a mythology enthusiast, "Namaskar India" is the podcast for you.
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Namaskar India - A History and Mythology Podcast Aradhana Duppala

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Welcome to Namaskar India, a podcast that takes you on a journey through the fascinating history and mythology of India. Join us as we explore the epic tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, and the timeless wisdom they impart. Together we'll uncover the secrets of India's past and discover how they continue to shape its present. Whether you're a history buff or a mythology enthusiast, "Namaskar India" is the podcast for you.
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    Navagrahas: The 9 Cosmic Influencers in Vedic Astrology

    Navagrahas: The 9 Cosmic Influencers in Vedic Astrology

    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.

    Bibliography:

    Dreyer, R. G. (1997). Vedic Astrology: A Guide to the Fundamentals of Jyotish. Lotus Press.

    Rath, S. (2010). Navagraha Stotram: A Hymn to the Nine Planets. Sagittarius Publications.

    DeFouw, H., & Svoboda, R. (1996). Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India. Samuel Weiser, Inc.

    Topic: History of India
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    • 19 min
    Seven Days, Seven Gods: The Spiritual Significance of Hindu Weekdays | Concept of Time Series

    Seven Days, Seven Gods: The Spiritual Significance of Hindu Weekdays | Concept of Time Series

    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 appreciate our cultural heritage's imagination and depth. This journey can help us progress spiritually and materially towards our goals.

    Bibliography:
    Sharma, P. C. (2008). The Hindu way of life. Lotus Press.
    Knott, K. (1998). Hinduism: A very short introduction. OUP Oxford.
    Cush, D., Robinson, C. A., & York, M. (Eds.). (2008). Encyclopedia of Hinduism. Routledge.
    Topic: History of India
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    Days of the Divine: From Ravivar to Shanivar | Concept of Time Series

    Days of the Divine: From Ravivar to Shanivar | Concept of Time Series

    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.



    Bibliography:

    Satyabhama A. (2014). Astronomy and Mathematics in Ancient India: An Overview. Manglam Publishers.

    Zerubavel, E. (1985). The Seven-Day Circle: The History and Meaning of the Week. The Free Press.

    Sastri, R. (1985). Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra: The gospel book of Hindu astrology. Ranjan Publications.

    Kupfer, P. (1996). The Seven-Day Week: The History and Meaning of the Week. UCL Press.

    Whitrow, G. J. (1982). The Seven-Day Circle: The History of the Week and the Calendar. University of South Carolina press.

    Topic: History of India

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    • 12 min
    Indian Astronomy and Astrology: The Connected Origins | Concept of Time Series

    Indian Astronomy and Astrology: The Connected Origins | Concept of Time Series

    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. 



    Bibliography:

    Subbarayappa, B. V. (1994). Indian Astronomy: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.

    Ramasubramanian, K., & Srinivas, M. D. (1994). Astronomy and Mathematics in Ancient India. Cambridge University Press.

    Sharma, P. (2017). The Story of Astronomy in India. Penguin Random House India.

    Topic: History of India

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    • 15 min
    Kaalchakra: The Wheel of Time | Concept of Time Series

    Kaalchakra: The Wheel of Time | Concept of Time Series

    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 between scientific estimates and those described in Hindu scriptures. Tune in to discover the remarkable imagination and intellectual depth of our Indian ancestors as they contemplated time scales spanning trillions of years.



    Calculations:

    According to Hindu scriptures, we are in Brahma's 51st year's, 1st Kalpa's, 7th Manvantar's, 28th Chaturyuga's, Kalyuga. The Gregorian calendar dates the beginning of this Kalyuga to 3102 BCE. And Brahma's total lifespan is 100 Brahma years. What is Brahma's total lifespan in human years? What is the universe's current age in human years?



    Satya Yuga = 1.728 million years

    Treta Yuga = 1.296 million years

    Dwapara Yuga = 0.864 million years

    Kali Yuga = 0.432 million years

    Total duration of one Maha Yuga cycle = 4.32 million human years

    One day of Brahma (consisting of 1000 Maha Yuga cycles) = 4.32 billion human years

    One complete day and night of Brahma = 8.64 billion human years

    1 Brahma year = 360 Brahma days and nights

    Total age of Brahma (100 Brahma years) = 360 days/year x 100 years x 8.64 billion years/day = 311.04 trillion human years

    Total age of the universe (one Maha Kalpa) = 311.04 trillion human years

    1 Manvantar = 71 Chaturyugas

    1 Kalpa = 14 Manvantar

    Current age of the universe = (50 x 2 x 360 x 1000 x 4,320,000) + (6 x 71 x 4,320,000) + (27 x 4,320,000) (4,320,000 x (0.4 + 0.3 + 0.2)) + 5124 = 155.52 trillion human years

    Bibliography:

    Debroy, B. (2010). The Mahabharata. Penguin Books.

    Easwaran, E. (2007). The Bhagavad Gita. Nilgiri Press.

    Doniger, W. (2010). The Hindus: An Alternative History. Penguin Books.



    Topic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism

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    • 20 min
    Mahakaal as Nataraja: Decoding the Symbolism of the Cosmic Dancer | Concept of Time Series

    Mahakaal as Nataraja: Decoding the Symbolism of the Cosmic Dancer | Concept of Time Series

    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. 

    Bibliography:

    Coomaraswamy, A. K. (1985). The dance of Shiva: Fourteen Indian essays. Dover Publications.

    Parthasarathy, A. (1977). The symbolism of Hindu gods and rituals. Vedanta Press.



    Topic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism

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