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Gods, Myths, and Stories: Ramayana, Nagas & Afterlife with Devdutt Pattanaik | Spotify Exclusive

Apr 13, 2025
41:57

Listen to the Full Episode on YouTube : 

https://youtu.be/XnmHegoT5A0?si=UufNEaXJ0QUFv9aL

Listen to the Full Episode on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fTm630IEN3v2Kt3BqnGOY?si=2217b49959b646fa

In this best episode on gods, myths, and storytelling, we revisit our conversation with Devdutt Pattanaik, an Indian author, speaker, and illustrator renowned for his work on Indian mythology. His bestselling books have been praised by the likes of Neil Gaiman and Ashwin Sanghi. This episode premiered on October 7, 2022.

This episode explores:

  • The many versions of the Ramayana

  • Chitragupta’s role and references to Yama in the Mahabharata

  • The perception of beauty in mythology: Are good people fair and bad people ugly?

  • The Secret of the Nagas and its deeper meanings

  • Regeneration and rebirth as explained in the Garuda Purana

A fascinating deep dive into mythology, symbolism, and storytelling with one of India’s most insightful mythologists. Listen now! 📖🔥


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