Stories from Upaniṣhads and Puranas
This podcast explores the rich philosophical and spiritual teachings of Sanatan Dharma through the Upanishads and Puranas. It explains complex concepts like Self-realisation, Brahman, and Atman, while also presenting stories from the Puranas that make these ideas more accessible. The host aims to share timeless life lessons and wisdom from ancient Indian scriptures with a broader audience. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe and follow the series for ongoing episodes. The show seeks to bridge the gap between deep philosophy and everyday understanding.
Episodes
The Epic Clash of Asi & Baka — You Won’t Believe What Happened! Story of Asi and Baka - Part 2 - Markandeya Puran
This is a continuation of my previous episode, "Why couldn't the Vashisthas and Vishwamitras see eye-to-eye? Story of Asi and Baka - Part 1". In this episode, I will narrate the story when Sage Vasistha, as "Asi" or Bank Mynah, who clashed in a deadly duel with Sage Vishwamitra as "Baka" or Indian Crane. Do you want to know what happened when these two super-power
Why couldn't the Vashisthas and Vishwamitras see eye-to-eye? Story of Asi and Baka - Part 1
Discover the age-old rivalry between the Vashisthas and Vishwamitras in this captivating tale from ancient Indian mythology. Learn about the story of Asi and Baka in the first part of this epic series! #ramayana #mahabharata #Rig Veda #Vasishtha #Vishwamitra #Battle of Ten Kings #Dasarajna WarWelcome to Stories from Upanishads and Puranas – a channel where timeless wisdom meets soulful storytellin
The King Who Sacrified Everything for Truth- Markandeya Purana - Part 2
"What would you sacrifice for the truth? Your wealth? Your crown? Your family? This is the story of a man who gave up everything — not for power, not for glory, but for dharma. Step into the fire-lit world of King Harishchandra, where honesty clashes with fate, and the gods themselves become spectators to a mortal’s uncompromising integrity. This is not just mythology — it's a mirror of timeless c
The king who sacrificed EVERYTHING for TRUTH! Markandeya Purana – Part 1
What’s the real price of a promise? A piece of gold? A bit of land? For one legendary king, the price of his word was far, far greater. It wasn't his crown or his vast, prosperous kingdom. The ultimate cost of his promise was his beloved wife, his only son, and himself. This is the story of a kingso devoted to truth that he was forced to sell his own family and himself into slavery. It's a
The Bharata Mystery - Rishi Jaimini meets the birds of wisdom
Dear Friends and listeners,Welcome to another brand new episode from my podcast series -"Stories from Upanishads and Puranas". This episode is in continuation of my previous episode -"The story of four birds". This episode looks further into Rishi Jaimini's journey in search of four talking birds and finally getting his questions on "Bharata" answered. The episode
The Story of Four Birds
This is my first story from the Puranas, and as I told youall last time, in my channel, I will narrate stories from both the Upanishads and the Puranas. So please like, share, and subscribe to my channel if you haven’t done so. Also, if you want to have a direct conversation with me, pleaseemail me at arghyathinks@gmail.com.Rishi Jaimini had a few intriguing questions on the great text named "
Episode 28 - Story of King Brihaadratha and the path to moksha – Chapter 1 – Maitreya Upanishad
Today's story is taken from Maitreya Upanishad. This story is featured in chapter 1 of the Upanishad. This chapter describes the dialogue between the great ascetic king Brihaadratha from the Ikshvaaku dynasty or Solar dynasty and Sage Saakaayana. Please like, share, subscribe and download my podcast “Stories from Upanishads”, available on multiple podcast streaming platforms. Also, visit my websit
Episode 27- What is AUM? Maandukya Upanishad Part 2
The part 2 of Maandukya Upanishad deals with "AUM". It describes verses 8-12 from the Upanishad. It tells us about "AUM", how do you pronounce it? What happens when you chant "AUM" and many other secrets lying hidden in the syllable "AUM"?How it is connected to Viraat Purush, Hiraanyagarbha, Ishwara and Brahman? Why silence is "Turiya" the fourth quarter of Aatman? How do you perform Aum Kara Dhya
Episode 26 - “Ayam Aatma Brahma” - Maandukya Upanishad - Part 1
This is the 1st part of the Maandukya Upanishad in which the teacher describes the 4 states of Self. This episode also describes one of the Mahaavaakya from Upanishad -"Ayam Aatma Brahma" which means - "This Self is Brahman". As told in Muktika Upanishad, Maandukya Upanishad is the most important of all the 108 Upanishads. So come on friends, let's embark on a journey to kn
Episode 25- What are the paths of liberation? Part 2 - Muktika Upanishad
Dear friends,I am back with the next part of the story - "What are the paths of liberation". The episode will tell you about types of Vaasanaas or desires, what are the fluctuations of the mind and how to control it, what are jivan mukti and Videha mukti. I hope you will love this episode as you have loved the previous part. Please visit the website, https://www.storiesfromupanishads.com, read the
Episode 24- What are the paths of liberation? A story of Shri Ramchandra and Hanuman Chapter 1 - From Muktika Upnishad
Muktika Upanishad is the last of the 108 Upanishads which is derived from Shukla Yajur Veda. I have extracted this story from this upanishad which presents a dialogue between Lord Shree Ramchandra and Lord Hanuman, where in Hanuman asks Lord Ram about the vedanta, upanishads and paths of salvation. This episode features adhyaya 1 or chapter 1 from the Upanishad.Do you know what are the 108 Upanish
Episode 23 - Satyameva Jayate - Mundaka Upanishad
Satyameva Jayate Na-anrtam - satyena panthaa vitato devayaanah |Yen-aakramanty-rsayo hyaapta-kaamaa - Yatr tat satyasya paramam nidhaanam ||Which means - Truth alone triumphs not untruth. By truth is laid out the divine path, which the seers who are free from desires, reach to the supreme abode of truth”.This is story from Mundaka Upanishad and describes a dialogue between Sage Angiras and his stu
Episode 22 - Shat Prashna - Prasna Upanishad - Part 2
This episode is in continuation of last week's podcast episode on Prashna Upanishad - Shat Prashna. It is a collection of 6 questions asked by 6 different students to their guru Sage Pipalada. In today's episode, the next 3 set of questions and their responses are retold. The 4th question was asked by Gaargya on what is that thing which sleeps when a man sleeps which awakes when he is awakened, wh
Episode 21 - Shat Prashna - 6 Questions - Part 1
This is the part 1 of Shat Prashna or 6 questions from Prashna Upanishad. Once 6 hermits named Sukeshaa Bharadwaja, the descendant of Sage Bharadwaja, Saibya Satyakama, the grandson of Surya named Sauryaayani, Gaargya from the line of Garga, Kausalya Aasvalaayana the son of Asvala, Vaidarbhi Bhargava from the line of Bhrigu and Kabandhii Kaatyaana, the great grandson of Kaatya asked the great sage
Episode 19 - Yagnavalkya and King Janaka Part 2
What are desires? What are dreams? How does the soul transmigrate? Is Self Indeed Brahman? Is Self the light for the man, when there is no sun, moon or fire? All these questions are answered in the episode - Yagnavalkya and King Janaka part 2, which is the concluding part of the question and answer session between the two learned men from ancient India. This podcast was created on Hubhopper studio
Episode 18 - Yagnavalkya and King Janaka -Part 1
BU presents most of the stories from the life of the ancient vedic sage Yagnavalkya and many of them also feature King Janaka of Videha. Today's story is part 1 of never ending conversation between the Sage and the King. In this story, the king learns about Speech, Sight, Hearing, Vital Force, Mind and Heart are forms of Supreme Brahman! Hubhopper is India's leading podcast creation platform. Star
Episode 17 - Yagnavalya and Maitreyi
What is immortality?Knowing that “Truth” itself is "Immortality"! Freedom from all fears is "Immortality"! Fear of death, fear of poverty, fear of insecurity, fear of pain and sorrow, fear of losing a near one, fear of unknown, beyond these fears lies "immortality".Why do we love our spouse, parents or children?We love our spouse, parents and our children not because we love them rather because we
Episode 16- Story of King Pravahana, Sage Uddalaka Aaruni and Shwetaketu
My dear friends and listeners, it’s been a while I could upload any new episode. The reason being multiple, but here I am with a new story from the Upanishads. Before I begin, my earnest request to you to follow, subscribe, like, share and download my podcast. It will immensely help me to keep going and provide you with these contents. Also please do write to me at my email address arghyathinks@gm
Episode 15- "Tat Tvam Asi" - Story of Uddalaka Aaruni and Shwetaketu
Podcast Credits -The Concept, Script, Narration and Audio Design: Arghya Goswami-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Credits, Acknowledgements and Source ContentsSource content collected from various books on Upanishads such as “Messages of the
Episode 14- Story of 3 friends - Pravahana, Silaka and Chaikitayana
Today I will be telling you a story from Chaandogya Upanishad. It is featured in the 8th Khanda of the book, and it is about 3 young well versed scholars named Pravahana Jivala, Silaka Salavat and Chaikitayana Dalbhya. This is a story which involves a deep curiosity amongst these 3 young men. Our Vedic rishis, sages and scholars always regarded experience or anubhava to be the paramount, next they
Episode 13 - Proud Balaki
Today’s episode is named - Proud Balaki! This story is featured in BU Chapter 2, Section 1 and features one of the greatest kings of India - Ajaatashatru. He was also known as Kunika and was son of Bimbisara. He was a contemporary to both Bhagwaan Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. I hope you all must be knowing about Bhagwaan Mahavira and Gautama Buddha! As a result he is referenced in both Jain and Bu
Episode 12 - What the thunder said?
Episode 12 - What the thunder said? Da-Da-Da================================================================================================================My dear listeners and friends, today I am going to move away from Yagnavalkya’s adventures and tell a new story from Brihaadaaranyaka Upanishad. The reason why I am doing this is for a purpose! I want to bring in some variety to my storytelling
Episode 11 - Yagnavalkya in King Janaka's Symposium
Dear listeners, from the last 3 episodes of my podcast, you have been listening to Yagnavalkya’s debates in the King Janaka’s Symposium. You heard the debates of Ashwala, Aartbhaaga with Yagnavalkya in part 1, then followed by debates of Bhujyu, Usasta and Kahola with Yagnavalkya in part 2. Yagnavalkya was almost declared as a winner in the debates when he was challenged by Gargi Vaachaknavi in pa
Yagnavalkya in King Janaka's Symposium - Part 2
Yagnavalkya in King Janaka's Symposium================================================================This is the part 2 from the interesting events and debates which took place during the symposium arranged by King Janaka of Videha. We heard about Yagnavalkya’s decision to take home thousand cows with ten gold coins tied to their horns and how he was stopped and challenged by eminent scholars suc
Episode-08 - Listener's Hub -001 - Srila Bhattacharya
Hello, my friends and listeners, today’s episode is very different from all other episodes. If you remember, I ask a few questions at the end of each episode. The listener with correct answers will be invited to my show, so today is the day where I will have the first ever - Listener’s hub episode. Srila Bhattacharya from California USA answered the questions correctly from the episode of Satyakam
Episode 7 - Yajnavalkya in King Janaka’s Symposium - Part 1
Yajnavalkya in King Janaka’s Symposium - Part 1Hello friends and wish you and your loved ones a very happy Deepawali. After a hiatus for about a week or so I am back with a new story from Brihaddaaranyaka Upanishad. Today’s story will mark the beginning of one of the most important chapters mentioned in the largest of the Upanishads. The Madhukhanda portion of the Brihadda-Aranyaka Upanishad prese
Episode 6- The Perfect Teacher - Story of Satyakaama and Upakosala Kaamalaayana
Today’s story is of Satyakama and Upkosala Kaamalaayana. Friends in episode 2 of this podcast series we heard the tale of Satyakāma the seeker of truth. He was a young pupil then. In today’s story, we will take you on a forward journey where Satyakāma is a great scholar and a teacher of the sacred text. This story is also featured as part of Chaandogya Upanishad which is a part of Sama Veda. Saty
Episode 5 - Story of Praana!
Hello Friends, wishing you all a very happy Dusherra and Subho Bijoya Dashami. I welcome you all to another episode of Stories from Upanishads. Today’s interesting story appears in the 3rd Brahmana of the 1st Adhyaya of Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad. In my podcast series, this is the first story from this Upanishad, which is a part of Shukla Yajurveda and believed to be composed between the 9th-6th centu
Episode 4 - Story of a teacher and his pupil - Kena Upanishad
=====================TRANSCRIPT ==============================Today’s story is about a teacher and his pupil. The teacher was about to begin the day’s lesson when he saw that his student had an unusual inquisitiveness. The concerned teacher asked the pupil -“Son, what’s the matter? Why are you so disturbed today? What troubles you?” The startled pupil said “O Guru, From whom comes all of it - my t
Episode 3 - Story of King Jānaśruti and Raikwa
===============================================================Transcript of the podcast================================================================Today I’m going to retell the story of Jānaśruti and Raikwa, which is found in the fourth Prapāthaka of Chāndogya Upanisad which is a part of Sama Veda. King Jānaśruti was the great-grandson of King Jānaśruta. He was the ruler of the kingdom of Mah
Episode 2 - Story of Satyakama - the seeker of truth
This story is about a young boy named Satyakāma Jābāla . It teaches us about honesty, truthfulness and courage! This story is featured in Chandogya Upanishad. This story tells us how Satyakama is taught about Brahman and is enlighted by non-human gurus namely a bull, fire, swan and a diver-bird. So sit back and enjoy the story!========================================================Transcript of t
Episode 1 - Story of Nachiketa and Yama
In today's story, I will narrate to you the story of Nachiketa and Yama. This is a story of pure grit and determination in which young Nachiketa forces the lord of death Yama to reveal the secrets of life beyond death!This has been a popular story for ages and has been retold in many formats. This is my small effort to bring to you this great story! So sit back and listen to the Story of Nachiketa
Episode Zero- Introduction to the series "Stories from Upanishads"
I am a software professional and working for various corporates and MNCs for the past 23 years. While I am working on tight deadlines I realised that we need an outlet to relax, rejuvenate, to recapture our souls. So I started reading Upanishads and found a wealth of stories which shake you up and ask you to contemplate further.Did you know there were about 200 Upanishads? Did you know Adi Shankar
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