Author Archives: Dr. Jeayaram

In the previous episode, we had witnessed an important accord from Sage Shaunaka, who is quoting some important excerpts from King Janaka’s life to explain certain aspects of “Dharma” to Yudishtra. In this way, Sage Shaunaka explains four important factors that lead to mental unrest. Firstly, if a person gets affected by a disease harmingContinue reading “Episode # 354 – The devastating effects of “MANO-VYAADHI” (Mental unrest) – Sage Shaunaka explains!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Sage Shaunaka touching upon a very important point, which is often spoken about in our “Sanatana Dharma” literature – The “Atma-Gnyaana”. Sage Shaunaka stresses upon the fact that those people who have the ultimate knowledge of the Atman’s significance, would never be scared for anything in life. NeitherContinue reading “Episode # 353 – Four ways through which our mental health gets affected – Sage Shaunaka explains!!!“

In the previous episode, we had been witnessing a very important and a relevant conversation between Yudishtra and Sage Shaunaka wherein Yudishtra feels bad about his pitiable situation – not because he cannot help himself, but because he cannot help the Brahmins and Maharishis who are with him. However, the Maharishis led by Sage ShaunakaContinue reading “Episode # 352 – “People with “Atma-Gnyana” would be devoid of fear & sorrow” – Sage Shaunaka explains to Yudishtra!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Yudishtra departing from the “Pramaana-Koti” town and descending into the forest. Along with the Paandavas and Draupati came a few learned scholars and some important sages who lived in Indraprastha at that time. As Yudishtra walks deeper into the forest, he gets into an important conversation with SageContinue reading “Episode # 351 – “Your real wealth is “GNYAANA” & “DHARMA” & nothing else” – Sage Shaunaka advises Yudishtra!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Yudishtra in conversation with his people, who wanted to follow him wherever he goes. However, Yudishtra isn’t interested in taking all of them with him, as he wouldn’t be able to take care of all of them amidst the dense forest. Thus, Yudishtra gives a beautiful explanation asContinue reading “Episode # 350 – “I never anticipated things to take a drastic turn overnight” – Yudishtra laments to Sage Shaunaka!!!“

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the commencement of the “Vana Parva” with King Janame-Jaya posing a few questions to Sage Vaishampayana. Readers should be informed here that the entire Mahabharata story is born out of this important conversation. As King Janame-Jaya requests with his pertinent questions, Sage Vaishampayana gives elaborate answers to clarifyContinue reading “Episode # 349 – My danger is not from forest animals, but from animal-like people in the kingdom” – Yudishtra asserts!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Yudishtra descending from Hastinapura and Indraprastha towards the forest on the twelve plus one year of exile. As Yudishtra departs, all the people gather at a place called “Pramaana-Koti” where Yudishtra stays overnight. His people did not want him to leave Indraprastha, but circumstances demanded him to leave.Continue reading “Episode # 348 – Commencement of the “Vana Parva” – King Janame-Jaya’s important question to Sage Vaishampayana!!!“

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Yudishtra preparing himself for the long-haul grinding in the forest, as Vidura gives him some important words of wisdom. Vidura clearly explains to Yudishtra that “Dharma” would never have a downfall in this world and all what is currently happening is just a mirage that “Dharma” is experiencingContinue reading “Episode # 347 – “SOUSHEELYAM” – An important leadership quality that Yudishtra demonstrates!!!”

We’re at an important juncture wherein we’ve witnessed Yudishtra losing the second round of gambling with Duryodhana, which simply means that he and his Paandava brothers should set out on an exile for twelve years, plus one year of “Agnyaata-Vaasam”. Even though the act of “Dyutam” is against the “Raaja-Dharma” and it might be nullifiedContinue reading “Episode # 346 – “Every setback is a learning opportunity” – Vidura’s advice to Yudishtra!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the second round of gambling (Dyutham) happening at Hastinapura, amidst stiff resistance from many quarters. We’ve seen even Gaandhaari opening herself out to condemn this illegal act of the Sahuni-Duryodhana combine, but all of these went into deaf ears of King Dhridiraashtra. As he was primarily focused onContinue reading “Episode # 345 – The Pandavas and Draupati prepare themselves for the thirteen-year exile!!!”