Namaskar India - Tales from Indian History and Mythology

• Kaal Bhairava: The Fierce Guardian of Kashi | Concept of Time Series

  Kashi, the city of light, stands as a testament to creation, destruction, and ultimately, redemption. This ancient city, bathed in the sacred waters of the Ganges, has a story as old as time itself, intertwined with the divine narratives of Shiva Purana. From Lord Brahma and Vishnu's delusion to Kaal Bhairav's wrathful origin, Kashi has witnessed a play of cosmic forces that ultimately underscored Shiva's supremacy as the lord of creation, destruction, and liberation. The city houses the famed Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga, a beacon of spiritual energy believed to be the embodiment of Shiva himself. It is said that death in this sacred city grants moksha, liberation from the cycle of life and death.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndiaBibliography:Eck, D. L. (1982). Banaras: City of Light. Knopf.Shastri, J. L. (Trans.). (1970). Ancient Indian Tradition & Mythology: The Siva Purana (40 Volumes). Motilal Banarsidass Publishers.Debroy, B. (2012). The Shiv Purana. Penguin Books India.Topic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism

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• Mahakaleshwar: The Embodiment of Time and Death | Concept of Time Series

  This episode delves into the profound concept of time and death in Hindu philosophy, embodied by Lord Shiva as Mahakaal. Set against the backdrop of the holy Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain (India), the episode weaves together mythology, astronomy, and spiritual insights.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndiaBibliography:Shastri, J. L. (1970). Shivapurana. Motilal Banarsidass Publishers.Flood, G. D. (1996). An Introduction to Hinduism. Cambridge University Press.Kramrisch, S. (1981). The Presence of Siva. Princeton University Press.Topic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism

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• Panchang: The Hindu Almanac | Concept of Time Series

  Uncover how the 'five limbs' of Panchang - Tithi, Yoga, Karana, Nakshatra and Var - shape daily life and auspicious events through celestial observations. Learn how the Hindu calendar harmoniously blends solar and lunar cycles to maintain alignment with nature's rhythms, ensuring a prosperous life in tune with the cosmic order.Bibliography:Sen, S. N., & Bag, A. K. (1983). The Sūrya-Siddhānta: A Text-book of Hindu Astronomy. Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society.Kapoor, S. D. (2005). Indian Calendar from Post-Vedic Period to AD 1900: An Analytical Study. New Delhi: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.Burgess, E. (2002). The Surya Siddhanta and the Siddhanta Siromani: A Textbook of Hindu Astronomy. Alachua, Florida: Golden Egg Publishing Company.Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology

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• Tithi: A Lunar Odyssey | Concept of Time Series

  This episode uncovers the captivating world of tithis, the lunar days that form the core of the Hindu calendar. We delve into their calculation based on the moon's celestial dance and explore the two dominant systems, Amavasyanta and Purnimanta. We uncover the fascinating phenomena of Tithi Vrddhi and Tithi Kshaya, caused by the moon's varying speed due to its elliptical orbit.Bibliography:Seth, H. C. (1994). Hindu calendar. Motilal Banarsidass Publishers.Lochtefeld, J. (2002). Tithis in the Hindu calendar. In The illustrated encyclopedia of Hinduism (Vol. 2, pp. 710-711). Rosen Publishing.Sharma, R. C. (2004). The Hindu calendar: A cultural and scientific perspective. Pustak Mahal.Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology

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• Kundali: The Cosmic Blueprint | Concept of Time Series

  Kundali: Is it destiny written in the stars or an intriguing system of ancient wisdom? We're diving into the world of birth charts, exploring how they're made, and what they might (or might not) tell us about ourselves.Bibliography:Parāśara, & Rao, R. S. (2000). Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (Vol. 1). Parashara Jyotishalaya.deFouw, H., & Svoboda, R. (1996). Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India. Lotus Press. Kurczak, R. (2011). The Art and Practice of Vedic Astrology: Vol 1: The Fundamentals of Chart Interpretation. Himalayan Institute.Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology

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