64 episodes
The Mahabharata with Arti Dhand Arti Dhand, University of Toronto
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4.7 • 49 Ratings
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A Tale About Everything
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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.
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Episode 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
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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".
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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 who's grown up in the forest and never met another human being before.
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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 of King Sagara and his 60,001 sons.
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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 Agastya.
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Customer Reviews
Great!!
Love the show. The intro music is a little bit too loud compared to the narration. Please lower the sound it hurts my ears every time.
Love it
Unique retelling! Love it. The music is catchy too. Can’t help dancing to it.
Why can’t I listen beyond ep62 ?
Very necessary
Arti takes a decidedly western eye towards the epic, and Indian culture in general, with attitudes informed by that of a western academic. Which can be annoying. But she’s never embarrassed or apologetic, is quite charming as an author and narrator, and does a good job of streamlining a highly complex tale—making it palatable and quite enjoyable to anyone who enjoys storytelling. This is a highly necessary endeavor and I will continue to listen!