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[Episode #91] Kunti-Gita: The Forgotten Warning Every Hindu Youth Must Hear

[Episode #91] Kunti-Gita: The Forgotten Warning Every Hindu Youth Must Hear

In this special Independence Day episode of The Dharma Podcast, we dive deep into the Kunti-Gita from the Udyoga Parva of the Mahabharata.

Parva and Daatu: Classics from a Master Litterateur

Parva and Daatu: Classics from a Master Litterateur

The second episode of the series introducing the major literary works of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa features Parva and Daatu. These are deservedly acclaimed literary classics written by an author at the peak of his powers.

An Analysis of the Characters of the Mahabharata by D.V. Gundappa

An Analysis of the Characters of the Mahabharata by D.V. Gundappa

This is the first episode of a series analysing the characters of the Mahabharata penned by the legendary DVG about 50 years ago.

The Singularity of the Bhagavad Gita

The Singularity of the Bhagavad Gita

The impact and lasting influence of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita that continues to shape entire cultures across the world.

The Personal Pathology of Karna

The Personal Pathology of Karna

Karna's early training under Rishi Parashurama should have ideally helped him shape his destiny for the better. Yet his personal pathology made him choose to support Duryodhana, the personification of evil.

Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was

Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was

The first episode of a series analysing the nature of the relationship between Duryodhana and Karna.

Why the Hindu Youth of Today Must Memorise Kunti’s Call to Action

Why the Hindu Youth of Today Must Memorise Kunti’s Call to Action

Kunti's advice to her sons delivered through Sri Krishna counts as one of the most heroic and clear expositions of Kshatra Dharma.

Episodes from the Udyoga Parva as Sagacious Guides to the Contemporary Hindu Society

Episodes from the Udyoga Parva as Sagacious Guides to the Contemporary Hindu Society

The Udyoga Parva is one of the most glorious sections in the Mahabharata offering a wealth of insights and guidance for the contemporary Hindu society.

Vyasa Purnima: The Unsurpassed Educational Heritage of India

Vyasa Purnima: The Unsurpassed Educational Heritage of India

A detailed exploration of Vyasa Purnima or Guru Purnima, a sacred day that reminds Hindus of the unparalleled educational heritage of Bharatavarsha. There is nothing like this anywhere in the world.

The Destruction of the Indian Aesthetic Tradition has Culminated in Artistic Famine in Indian Cinema

The Destruction of the Indian Aesthetic Tradition has Culminated in Artistic Famine in Indian Cinema

The Indian aesthetic tradition based on universal principles, was systematically destroyed and has left its pernicious imprint on Indian cinema as well.

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