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The Mahabharata Podcast

The Mahabharata Podcast

By: Prashant Joshi
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Hear reflections based on the ancient Vedic teachings of the epic Mahabharata.

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Prashant Joshi
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  • 54. The Sons of Santanu & Satyavati
    Feb 1 2026

    The unlikely union between King Shantanu of the great Kuru line, with the daughter, Satyavati of the fisher tribe would set in motion a set of events described in this episode, that would complicate the rulership at Hastinapura, with Bhishma installing his mother in law, followed by his two step brothers within a very short timeframe.


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    Jalandhar Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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    Adrift Among Infinite Stars by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au

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    24 mins
  • 53. Santanu & Satyavati
    Jan 24 2026

    In a circumstance that King Santanu chanced upon, in encountering Satyavati, the fisherlady, it would result in a high stakes encounter involving the heir to the throne Devavrata intervening and effectively staking the future for the present. This episode details the meeting of Santanu and Satyavati, to the royal reception of the latter.


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    Forest Walk by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com

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    The Long Dark by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au

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    Peaceful Forest - Into Oblivion by Darren Curtis

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    The Long Dark by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au

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    34 mins
  • 52. Santanu & Ganga
    Jan 12 2026

    The union of Ganga & Santanu, anticipated in the previous life of Santanu as Mahabhisha coincided with the curse of the eight Vasus, which would result in blended Karma, which would play out through their children, which would include none other than Gangeya, also known as Devavrata.


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    Forest Walk by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com

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    Permafrost by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au

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    Lonesome Journey by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon

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    Melody of Nature by GoodBMusic | https://soundcloud.com/goodbmusic-zakhar-valaha

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    26 mins
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