Episode 64 Two Men and Two Babies
The Pandavas hear the stories of King Yuvanasva, who gives birth to Prince Mandhatr, and of Jantu, the only child of King Somaka. www.themah...
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20 of 64 episodesEpisode 63 Lakes of Blood, Lakes of Youth
The tale of Rama Jamadagneya aka "Parasurama" concludes; the tale of another Bhargava figure, Cyavana and his wife, Sukanya www.themahabhara...
Episode 62 2 Women, 2 Trees, and a Man with an Axe
We conclude the story of Rsyasrnga, and begin that of Rama Jamadagneya, aka Parasurama, or "Rama with an axe". www.themahabharatapodcast.com...
Episode 61 Descent of Ganga, and Rsyasrnga
King Sagara's story continues, with his great-grandson Bhagiratha's efforts to entice Ganga to earth; in part II, we meet Rsyasrnga, a boy w...
Episode 60 Killer Bones and Savage Sons
The Pandavas continue their tour, still hearing about Agastya; they learn of Indra's battle against the asura Vrtra, followed by the story o...
Episode 59 The Pandava Pilgrims, and Agastya
Distressed at the absence of Arjuna, the Pandavas go on pilgrimage, where they hear many ancient stories--among them that of the famous rsi...
Episode 58 Nala-Damayanti Together at Last
Nala and Damayanti are finally united; The Pandavas think consider the future. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharata...
Episode 57 Indomitable Damayanti and Gnarly Nala
The Nala-Damayanti story continues. Nala loses his kingdom, and the couple is forced to confront a new reality. www.themahabharatapodcast.co...
Episode 56 Nala and Damayanti
The charming tale of Nala and Damayanti continues. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast
Episode 55 Arjuna in Heaven, and Matchmaking Fowl
Arjuna ascends to heaven, and begins military school. The Pandavas, meanwhile, hear a story about the unluckiest man on earth. www.themahabh...
Episode 54 Lone Ranger Arjuna
Vyasa suggests Arjuna train with the gods; Arjuna travels up the Himalayas and tussles with a seemingly indomitable tribal man. www.themahab...
Episode 53 The Jungle of Doubt
The Pandavas move to Dvaitavana, where they wrestle painfully with their situation, and try to persuade Yudhisthira to fight. www.themahabha...
Episode 52 - Krishna v. Battlestar Saubha
Krishna explains his absence from Indraprastha. The King of Saubha had attacked his city of Dvarka, which was defended valiantly by his sons...
Episode 51 Visitors' Log, Forest Year 1
As the Pandavas set up in the Kamyaka Forest, visitors come by--Vidura, Samjaya, Rishi Maitreya, Krishna, Dhrstadyumna, and others. Meanwhil...
Episode 50 Into the Wilderness
The Pandavas begin their exile, and try to come to terms with the trauma of all that's befallen them. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.face...
Episode 49 The Aftermath
The Pandavas bid goodbye to folks in Hastinapura, leaving behind Kunti, their other wives and children; the Kauravas take stock. www.themaha...
Episode 48 Sabhaparva Debrief
Why did Yudhisthira gamble? Where was Krishna? What game were Yudhisthira and Sakuni playing? In this episode, we consider these questions,...
Episode 47 Gambling 2.0
Sinister omens bring a halt to the events, and Dhrtarastra offers Draupadi 3 boons. Yudhisthira, however, imperils the Pandavas' kingdom aga...
Episode 46 Assault of Draupadi
The infamous scene in the Kaurava assembly hall continues. Draupadi demands an answer to her question. Duryodhana's brother Vikarna offers h...
Episode 45 Draupadi's Question
Some of the most outrageous, iconic, and scandalous events of the epic - Yudhisthira loses himself and all of his brothers to Duryodhana, th...