Ep 7 Grounding the Ganges: Exploring Symbols of Śiva

This episode dives into the rich mythology of the great god Śiva, lord of yoga, emblematic of spiritual striving. Dr. Raj tells the tale of the descent of the Ganges from celestial sphere to become an earthly river, and how her colossal might was as if a single drop of dew amid the matted locks of the ever-grounding Śiva.

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