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Oct 17, 2007

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Oct 17, 2007

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Great stories from Vedic mythology, traditional recitation of mantras, and Indian music presented from a western perspective with a sense of fun and enjoyment.

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Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge and Sound: Saraswati, wife of Brahma and goddess of knowledge. Brahma loses his 5th face, marries Gayatri, and gets in trouble with Saraswati who curses him along with Shiva, Vishnu, and Indra. Chanting of Saraswati aarti, Saraswati Stuti, and a Gayatri Bhajan. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Parvati Curses King Chitraketu: King Chitraketu learns about life and death, meets Vishnu and is cursed by Parvati, but he doesn't mind. Chanting of Sarvamangala mantra and Veda sarshiva stava by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Yajur Veda, Narayana Suktam, Rudram and Chamakam: Yajur Veda explained with chanting and translation of Narayana Suktam. An overview of Sri Rudram and Chamakam from Yajur Veda, with explanations of some of the mantras. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Atharva Veda,: Atharva Veda selections with a brief chanting of a blessing and translations of mantras to cure baldness and attract a mate. Quotations from Mundaka and Mandukya Upanishads. Melodic chanting of Nirvana Shatakam and Guru Stotra. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Sudarshana Chakra - Vishnu's weapon: Sudarshana Chakra - Vishnu's weapon. The story of Vishnu's weapon, a gift from Shiva. The story of King Ambarisha and Durvasa rishi. Chanting of Sudarshana Gayatri, Ashtakam and Kavacham. by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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Mars and Subramanyam: Mars and the story of Subramanyam, Agni, Swaha, and the wives of the 7 rishis. Chanting of Panchashanti and some flute music from magnatunes.com by Vedic Mythology, Music, and Mantras
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